Luna and Raffy's closeness grew through shared projects, contests, and casual moments.
They laughed together, studied together, and sometimes stayed behind in classrooms just talking about dreams and plans.
Via's jealousy intensified, but she refused to let it show.
She pushed herself further into other friendships, distracting herself from the pain of seeing Luna and Raffy together.
Via: It's happening… she's starting to feel the same way. No. I won't let this ruin us. I have to push him toward her, even if it kills me inside.
Luna started to slowly notice her feelings, but she tried to suppress them for Via's sake.
She worried about hurting her best friend, and the thought of creating tension between them made her chest ache.
Meanwhile, Raffy's feelings for Luna were obvious, and even the classmates noticed. Rumors swirled, small whispers, teasing remarks—but everyone seemed to support Luna and Raffy's unspoken connection. Only Via remained in the shadows, unseen but ever-present.