LOGINChapter 120: Nothing Left UnsaidFrank’s PovI did not assume anything about how the conversation went until she told me directly. Even though I had a sense of how things were likely to unfold, I had learned that acting on assumptions created unnecessary complications. It was better to wait and respond to what was actually said.Practice had ended, and I stayed on the field a little longer than usual. The others had already started leaving, and the space gradually cleared until only a few people remained at the far end. I used that time to settle my thoughts without forcing them in any direction.Marcus passed by me on his way out and slowed slightly when he noticed I had not moved.“Are you staying back again?” he asked.“For a minute,” I replied.He looked at me briefly, then nodded. “Do not stay too long.”“I will not,” I said.He continued walking, leaving me alone on the field.After a few seconds, I turned and headed toward the locker room. By the time I got there, most of the
Chapter 119: The Second ConversationMimi’s PovI did not wait too long before leaving my room.I gave myself enough time to finish what I was doing, close my notebook properly, and make sure my thoughts were steady before stepping out. I did not want to walk into another conversation feeling rushed or distracted, especially after how important the first one had been.When I stepped into the hallway, everything felt quiet and controlled. The calm followed me as I made my way outside, and I kept that same pace as I walked toward the place we had agreed to meet.The path was not crowded at this time, and that made it easier to focus on where I was going instead of everything around me. I did not check my phone again, because I already knew he would be there.And he was.Danny stood near the edge of the walkway, his posture steady and his attention already on me before I got close. He did not look tense, but he did not look relaxed either. He looked like someone who had already decided
Chapter 118: Not Letting It DriftDanny's PovI did not text her again after she agreed to talk later because there was no reason to push the conversation before that time came. If I tried to force more out of the situation too early, it would only make things look unbalanced, and I had no intention of losing control over how I handled this.I stayed seated on the bench near the field for a while, looking out across the space as the activity around me gradually faded. Most of the team had already left, and the few people still around were finishing up without paying attention to anything else. The quiet gave me enough room to think clearly without distractions.The conversation from earlier stayed in my mind, but I did not replay it in a way that kept me stuck. I focused on what had actually been said and what it meant moving forward. She had been honest, and even though that honesty did not work in my favor, it gave me something real to work with.She said she was not choosing anyon
Chapter 117: Where Things Stand NowMimi’s PovWhen I stepped out of the building, I slowed slightly as I scanned the area in front of me. Students were moving around in different directions, some heading toward classes while others were already leaving for the day. The environment felt normal, but I was aware of where I was standing and what I had just finished.I had been waiting for this moment since the morning.Not because I was anxious, but because I knew it was part of what came next.I adjusted my bag on my shoulder and moved a few steps forward, positioning myself where I could see clearly without being in the middle of the flow of people. I did not check my phone again, because I already knew he was coming.I focused on staying steady instead.After a short while, I saw him.Frank was walking toward me from across the path, his pace even and controlled. There was no hesitation in the way he moved, and nothing about his expression suggested uncertainty. He looked exactly lik
Chapter 116: Watching the ShiftFrank’s PovBy the time my lecture ended, I already understood that the day was moving in a controlled direction. Nothing had escalated, and nothing had slipped out of place, which told me enough about how things were settling after yesterday.I stepped out of the lecture hall and into the corridor, adjusting my bag as I moved with the flow of students. The noise around me was normal, but I did not pay attention to it. My focus stayed steady, because I was not looking for distractions. I was watching for anything that suggested a change.My phone buzzed in my pocket, and I took it out as I stepped to the side.It was Mimi.“It did not affect me.”I read the message carefully before replying.“Good.”There was a short pause before her next message came through.“I think I am getting used to this.”I leaned slightly against the wall, considering her words before responding.“You are not getting used to it. You are handling it.”She replied after a moment
Chapter 115: The Next Morning Feels DifferentMimi’s PovWhen I woke up, I stayed still for a moment and let the morning settle around me before getting out of bed. The thoughts from yesterday were still there, but they no longer came all at once or felt overwhelming. Instead, they returned in a steady and manageable way that made it easier to sit with them without feeling pressured.I reached for my phone, checked the time, and then set it back down before sitting up. The quiet in my room felt calm instead of heavy, and that difference was enough to make me take a slower, more controlled breath before starting my day.I stood up and moved through my routine without rushing. I got dressed, packed my bag, and made sure everything I needed was in place. As I did all of that, I noticed something important. I was not stopping to question every small action or overthink simple decisions. I was just doing what needed to be done.By the time I stepped outside, the campus was already active,
CHAPTER 46:MIMI’S Pov;By the time I realized things had gone too far, it was already too late to pull myself back.That seems to be the pattern of my life lately.I sat on the edge of my bed, elbows on my knees, staring at the floor like it held answers I was
CHAPTER 42: MIMI’S Pov; I didn’t sleep that night. I lay on my bed staring at the ceiling, counting the cracks, the shadows, the stupid little glow-in-the-dark stars I’d stuck there freshman year when life was simpler and boys didn’t ruin you from the
CHAPTER 40:FRANK’S Pov;I don’t think there’s a version of the universe where I ever get used to the way she walks away from me.Not because she does it dramatically or with some kind of movie-like flair. No. Mimi walks away like she’s carrying five different hear
CHAPTER 39:FRANK’S Pov;I swear there are days when I wonder if Mimi Salvador was handcrafted specifically to ruin my sanity. And then there are days like today when I’m convinced she was meant to save me.But right now?Right now, I’m pacing my damn dorm room







