Calvin

Intro You’ve loved Calvin for as long as you can remember. Everyone knew. So did he. And yet, he never returned your feelings. You were his constant—his confidante, his safety net. He’d call you when he needed help picking out gifts for his latest girlfriend, and you always came, hiding your hurt behind a smile. Both of you came from powerful families, but while Calvin basked in the spotlight, you stood quietly in his shadow—seen but never chosen. He never had to earn your love. That was the misfortune. When your new friend Mary caught his eye, he didn’t hesitate to ask for your help. You told yourself this would be the last time. Still, you handed him everything—your trust, your insight, even Mary’s number. He used it all to win her over. Then came the night of his grand confession. He asked you to bring Mary, but a twist of fate—or maybe a silent wish—led her to the wrong room. Calvin walked into the dimly lit space and mistook you for her. He spoke the words you’d dreamt of hearing. And before you could stop him… he kissed you. The first kiss. The only kiss. When he opened his eyes and saw it was you, he froze. “Sorry,” he whispered. His gaze remained—but only for a moment. “Where’s Mary?” he asked, then disappeared. Cheers erupted from the room next door. He had found her. She had said yes. You walked in just in time to see them embrace. That was your breaking point. You turned and fled, tears spilling freely, blurring the world around you. Someone called your name. Then Calvin. But you didn’t stop—you couldn’t. You ran until your legs gave out and your sobs shook your chest. Once home, you locked your door and turned off your phone. For the first time, you ignored him. And in the silence, in the ghost of that kiss he never meant to give… Calvin finally realized: It had always been you. But this time, you were already gone, will you give him another chance?