Diara sat in the back row, her gaze drifting to the window, lost in thought. The room felt different without the teacher’s presence, the usual structure giving way to a gentle chaos of whispers and soft laughter. Her heart skipped when the door creaked open and Kevens walked in, his presence like a jolt of electricity through her veins.
Kevens scanned the room, his eyes landing on Diara. He walked over with an easy grace, a small, knowing smile playing on his lips. She felt her cheeks flush under his gaze, a soft warmth spreading through her chest. "Hey, Diara," he said, his voice a soothing balm amidst the chatter. "Hi, Kevens," she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, yet filled with the promise of something more.
Diara lingered in her seat, her eyes on Kevens as he packed his bag. Just then, her phone vibrated with a message. The screen lit up with a text, a name she didn't recognize followed by a string of affectionate emojis. Confusion and insecurity tightened in her chest as she looked up to meet Kevens's curious gaze.
Outside, the world seemed brighter, almost mocking the storm brewing within Diara. Kevens approached her, concern etched on his face. "Diara, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice gentle but firm. She held out her phone, the message glaring in the afternoon light. "Who is she, Kevens?" Diara demanded, her voice trembling with a mix of anger and hurt.
Kevens looked at the message, his expression shifting from confusion to understanding. "It's nothing like that, Diara. She's just a friend," he said, his voice earnest. But Diara shook her head, tears spilling over. "I promise, you're the one I care about," he continued, stepping closer, his eyes pleading for her to believe him.
Diara wiped her eyes, the raw vulnerability in Kevens's voice softening the edges of her hurt. "I want to believe you," she admitted, her voice a whisper carried away by the wind. "Then let's start over, build this together," Kevens suggested, extending his hand. Diara took it, her heart hopeful as they stood together, united against the uncertainties of young love.
