It rained the day I saw her again.
Funny how rain always followed us.
She stood under a tree on campus, hair loose, eyes steady. Still quiet—but no longer fragile.
"Hi, Alex," she said.
Just my name.
My heart slammed against my ribs.
"I never stopped loving you," I said. No games. No fear.
She looked at me for a long moment.
"I didn't stop either," she replied. "But this time… I won't disappear."
I stepped closer. Slowly. Respectfully.
"Neither will I."