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Ethan Parker had always been the quiet type. At fifteen years old, he was more comfortable losing himself in the pages of a good book than navigating the tumultuous waters of high school social life. But there was one person who could always draw him out of his shell: Olivia Chen.
Olivia was everything Ethan wasn't – outgoing, popular, and effortlessly charismatic. Her laughter echoed through the hallways like a melody, and her kind brown eyes seemed to light up every room she entered. Ethan had admired her from afar since the first day of freshman year when she'd offered him a warm smile and a helping hand after he'd dropped his books in the crowded corridor.
That simple act of kindness had ignited a spark in Ethan's heart, one that had slowly grown into a steady flame over the past year and a half. He found himself looking forward to their shared classes, cherishing every small interaction, and daydreaming about what it would be like to actually be with her.
But Ethan's shyness had always held him back. The thought of confessing his feelings to Olivia made his palms sweat and his heart race. What if she rejected him? What if it ruined their friendship? The risks seemed too great, and so he remained silent, content to admire her from a distance.