I felt overjoyed as I watched Felix run around the yard, chasing after the playful dog, Isla's family pet. Seeing Felix's face light up in pure happiness brought a smile to my face. It's been a while since I saw him this carefree, and it made me feel so happy to be with him.I decided to join in the fun and ran with the two boys, laughing as they playfully chased each other. Felix was always so full of energy, and it was contagious. I felt grateful for moments like this, where we could just let loose and enjoy each other's company.As we took a break, Felix playfully ruffled my hair, and I couldn't help but laugh at his silly antics. We both caught our breath and sat on the grass, enjoying the warmth of the sun on our skin.Looking at Felix, I felt a wave of fondness and admiration for him. He was strong and resilient, even in the face of his parent's disapproval. I hoped that he would find a way to pursue his dreams and make himself happy.ISLA'S P

As I looked out the window of the car, I felt a tinge of sadness in my chest. I had grown accustomed to the quiet and peaceful life in the suburb, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. I also enjoyed spending time with Isla and our family and seeing Felix happy playing with our younger cousins.But now, we were heading back to the reality of their city lives. I knew that school and other responsibilities awaited me, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread. However, I also felt grateful for the time I had spent in the suburb, and the memories she had made with Isla, Felix, and our families.I turned to Isla, who was sitting beside me and smiled. Despite the bittersweet feeling of leaving, I was glad to have shared this experience with her cousin. We talked about their favorite moments of the trip and promised to visit the suburb again soon.As the car entered the city limits, I took a deep breath and prepared myself for the busy day

FELIX'S POINT OF VIEWI walked through the front door of my house, feeling a sense of relief at being back home. I had been away for a week, trying to clear my head and figure out what I wanted to do with my life. But as soon as I stepped inside, I knew that things were not going to be easy.My father was waiting for me in the living room, his arms crossed and his expression stern. "Where have you been?" he demanded.I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. I knew that I had left without telling anyone, but I had hoped that my family would understand that I needed some time to myself. My father was not happy about my decision."I needed to get away for a while," I said, trying to keep my voice calm. "I needed some space to think.""You can't just disappear for a week without telling anyone," my father said, his voice rising. "We were worried sick about you.""I'm sorry," I said, feeling a sense of guilt wash over me. "I didn't mean to cause yo

As we walked into Isla's hospital room, I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness wash over me. It was hard to see my cousin lying in the hospital bed, clearly in pain. But I knew that we were here to help her forget about that pain, even if just for a little while. Max and I had planned this girls' night out for days, hoping to provide a much-needed distraction for Isla. Max had brought a variety of snacks, while I had picked out a movie that I knew we would all enjoy. As we settled in, I could see Isla's eyes light up with excitement. For a few hours, we forgot about the hospital room and the IVs, and the pain. We laughed at the silly scenes in the movie and munched on chips and popcorn. Isla even forgot about her nausea and ate more than we had seen her eat in weeks. As the night wore on, I knew that we couldn't make Isla's pain disappear entirely. But for a little while, we had given her a break from it. And at that moment, that was all that mattered.I sat down next to

As I woke up feeling exhausted and dizzy, memories of the previous night came flooding back. I remembered dancing and drinking with Felix and their friends and then getting into a fight with a man who tried to hit on me. I felt embarrassed and ashamed of my behavior, but at the same time, I couldn't help feeling giddy about making out with Felix inside his car.As I got up from bed, I noticed a text message from Felix that read, "Hey, are you feeling okay? Let me know if you need anything." I smiled, feeling comforted by his concern.I replied to his message, "I'm okay, just a little hungover. Thanks for asking." I couldn't help but feel grateful for having someone like Felix in my life, who cared about me even after a crazy night like the one we had.Felix quickly responded, "Glad to hear you're okay. Want me to bring you some coffee or breakfast?"I smiled at his kindness. "That would be great, thank you."I got up and tried to freshen up, still feelin