Rewriting My Heart's Fate

I took a deep breath and tried to calm the turmoil in my heart.

This feeling couldn't be easily expressed. There were still too many obstacles between us to overcome.

But I also knew, clearly, that this emotion had already taken root in my heart. And it couldn't be easily erased.

"Eve, what's wrong?" Ethan's concerned voice pulled me back from my thoughts.

I forced a smile and shook my head. "It's nothing. I've probably just been too tired lately and got a little distracted."

I didn't want him to notice something was off, nor did I want to burden him with anything.

He furrowed his brow, clearly not completely convinced by my words. But in the end, he chose to respect my wishes and didn't press further.

"Then, you must get some good rest. Don't overexert yourself. If you need anything, just let me know."

I nodded gratefully. My chest felt warm. Even though I couldn't express my feelings, his concern was enough to make me happy.

ended in a warm atmosphere, and

quiet, with only the dim streetlights casting

you home," Ethan said with a

a moment but finally nodded. Every second alone

played from the speakers as we sat silently next to each other. Yet, it felt as if we were miles

out the window at the passing streets. My heart

I've been thinking about something lately." Ethan broke the

at him. My

if I had stuck to my choice back then, would things have been different? Could I have spared

chest. I didn't expect him

own choices to make, and we can't

I

could I have been

one

could always rely on?"

deep affection in his words