Chapter 1989
Spencer continued with a hint of nostalgia in his voice, "I couldn't help but laugh at myself. All this time,
I had never considered that she simply wasn't drawn to my looks. It was a hard pill to swallow. I started
paying more attention to my appearance, insisting on wearing a pristine white shirt, controlling my facial
expressions, and even modulating my voice when I spoke to her. Slowly, she began to notice, often
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtgetting lost in thought while discussing our studies."
He chuckled, "She was terrible at concealing her feelings back then. While others sneaked glances,
she would openly stare. Thank goodness for my resilience. Anyone else might have felt unnerved."
Spencer's laugh was light, "One day, just before a mock exam, out of the blue, she asked if I had ever
been in love. I was taken aback, my cheeks burning. I admitted I hadn't felt that way about anyone
before her.
"She then suggested we date to explore what love felt like. I agreed, and though I kept a cool
demeanor, I was ecstatic inside. That night, I couldn't sleep. I ran all the way to her house. Her room
light was on. I really wanted to call out to her, but I was afraid to scare her. So, I just stood there for
hours until she turned off the light and left. I had never felt such crazy longing for someone; it was a
whirlwind of emotions."
Stella's grip tightened on her utensils. She lowered her gaze, 'He's right about one thing: the one who
confesses love first does love less. I was so impulsive then, not thinking of the consequences.'
Keegan, sensing her discomfort, subtly took her hand under the table. Stella paused, then offered him
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏma reassuring smile. She harbored no regrets about their past breakup, nor did Spencer's confession stir
old feelings. She simply reflected that things might have been handled differently had she been more
mature.
Oblivious to their exchange, Spencer said, "Our relationship was brief, just two weeks. She ended it
abruptly, cutting off all contact. If we crossed paths, she’d avoid me. I was too young and impulsive,
first chasing her and then reacting with anger. Our silent standoff lasted until the end of our SAT. On
Teacher's Appreciation Day, I finally confronted her, asking why she ended it. She told me she was
upset I didn't tell her about my plans to study abroad."