Cracks Beneath the Surface
Even the strongest walls can show cracks—especially when no one is watching. After we faced the rumors and judgment together, things seemed to fall back into place. Our laughter returned. The teasing resumed. Our love—so warm and open—felt like the kind that could defy the odds. But sometimes, what’s perfect outside isn’t always steady within. It started with small changes. Messages that came a little late. Replies that weren’t as long as before. Calls that ended sooner than usual. At first, I told myself it was nothing. “He’s just busy.” “It’s a new semester. Everyone’s adjusting.” “He still loves me. He just has a lot going on.” But hearts notice things that minds try to excuse. There was a day we were supposed to meet after class. I had dressed up for him—lip gloss, edge contro
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