That One Summer
With just seven days left until the college entrance exam, the high school's PA system suddenly crackled to life during the morning break.
“My name is Lily Smith. I’m a senior. Before I graduate, I’d like to confess my feelings to my crush.”
Inside the classroom, every eye instantly locked onto Jack. The room exploded into rowdy cheers and teasing.
Jack felt his face burn as his heart hammered against his ribs. After all, he had spent three whole years cracking jokes to help his childhood friend, Lily, overcome the deep dark pit of her depression. On her eighteenth birthday, she had even initiated their first kiss.
“You were the light that pulled me out of the darkness. I hope that once