Luna's mornings always started with chaos, yet somehow she made it look effortless. Her alarm blared at 5:30 AM, dragging her out of bed before the sun had even risen.
By 6, she was reviewing her speech for the student council meeting, a cup of lukewarm coffee in one hand and her planner in the other.
Her backpack, overloaded with notebooks and stationery, threatened to tip over every time she shifted her weight.
To anyone else, her life would seem exhausting.
But Luna thrived in it.
There was a rhythm to her chaos, a control in the whirlwind.
She believed the more she could accomplish, the closer she was to her dreams.
Walking through the hallways, Luna waved to classmates, her smile bright enough to rival the sun.
She carried herself with confidence, always cheerful, always organized, always capable.
Walking beside her was Via, her best friend since childhood.
While Luna was fire, Via was water—calm, composed, and endlessly loyal.
She balanced Luna in ways no one else could.
Via: She's unstoppable.
Every time she smiles, every time she achieves something, I feel proud.
But sometimes… I wish I could be the one everyone looked at that way, just once.
Luna leaned over and nudged Via.
"Hey, you ready for today? We've got a ton to do."
Via smiled. "Yeah… just don't forget to breathe this time."
They laughed, sharing the easy comfort of years of friendship.
Lunchtime brought them under the acacia tree in the courtyard, the golden sunlight filtering through the leaves.
Luna spoke animatedly about her plans for the upcoming student council project, gesturing with excitement.
Via listened, smiling, but her mind often wandered.
Via: I love her… not the way she loves me, but I love her.
And it hurts because I want to be the one she notices first.
But I can't.
I won't ruin this.
I'll be happy just seeing her smile.
Their laughter echoed across the courtyard, carefree and unburdened, unaware that life was about to challenge their bond in ways they couldn't imagine.