Chapter 16: Secrets in the Closet

Chapter 16: Secrets in the Closet

I take a deep breath, attempting to steady my nerves. The uncertainty gnaws at me as I consider the possibility of losing her.

The bond we shared, once pure and uncomplicated, now hangs in the balance. I brace myself for the inevitable confrontation, the moment when I must emerge from this refuge of self-imposed isolation and confront the consequences of my emotions laid bare.

My mind replays the scenes of our intertwined lives, and as I sit in the bathroom stall, I reflect on the subtle clues that hint at a truth I was too blind to acknowledge.

The flickering fluorescent lights above me cast an eerie glow, underlining the tangled mess of emotions inside me.

How did we end up here? I rewinded to the beginning, tracing the fragile thread that led to this tangled web of confusion in my heart.

It's a flashback that began with that accidental kiss, in the hallways of the academy when Gabby had fallen on top of me. It was an innocent gesture that had untan