Lena Carter
Things between them changed after that conversation.
Not dramatically.
Not officially.
But quietly.
Like both of them suddenly realized how fragile this relationship actually was.
And that made every moment feel heavier somehow.
More important.
Lena noticed it in the little things.
The way Ethan held her hand longer now.
The way he looked for her immediately after practice.
The way his voice softened whenever he said her name.
Like he was already scared of missing her.
Friday night arrived with another thunderstorm over London.
Most students stayed inside dorms because of the weather, but Lena sat cross-legged on her bed pretending to study while rereading the same sentence for ten minutes straight.
A soft knock interrupted her thoughts.
Her heart already kne
