Just when I decided to make a move on her to bring her back. Anya was avoiding me.Her body collided hard against mine. The impact was strong enough to throw her off balance, and she would have hit the floor if I hadn't instinctively reached out and grabbed her arm. The familiar scent of her perfume instantly filled the air. A scent that used to feel like home, but now only tasted like betrayal.Slowly, she raised her gaze, and her eyes met mine. It was wide, guarded, with quiet panic. Without a word, she jerked her arm away from my grip, took a step back, and tried to walk past me as if I were a complete stranger. Not a single word, not even a glance back. She wanted to act like she didn't care, like I meant nothing to her. It all frustrates me. Why can't I have her back when she's now infront of me?So, before she could take another step, my voice cut through the quiet hallway, freezing her in her tracks.“Running again? That's rude. You didn't even apologize for bumping into me.”
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