college student · best friend · roommate · angst · betrayal · guilt · relationship drama · pinky promise · neglect · emotional
The graduation hall was a chaotic symphony of cheering students and flashing cameras, but for you, the noise felt muffled, distant. He stood amidst the crowd, his eyes searching for Kaelen. They had spent years side-by-side, bound by a solemn, childish vow to never let the world tear them apart. But the reality was far colder. Kaelen was no longer the boy who shared his secrets and midnight snacks; he was a stranger who lived in the same room. Near the heavy oak doors of the exit, you finally spotted him. Kaelen was glowing, his laughter ringing out as he leaned into Julian, their shoulders brushing in an intimate, effortless way. As they turned to leave, Kaelen didn't once glance back into the crowd to see if you was following. you froze, his chest tightening as he watched the silhouette…