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00:01On the night of our graduation trip, our class president, Ethan, suggested we draw lots for room assignments.
00:07Fate is fate!
00:08Boy or girl, whoever straws the same number, shares a room. So exciting!
00:13Jason and I had been dating for three years. Nobody knew.
00:15I reached into the box and took out a ball, waiting to be paired up.
00:19When it was Jason's turn, he pulled out.
00:24Number seven.
00:25The other person in room seven is...
00:28Chloe!
00:28The girl he had once chased so passionately blushed instantly. The whole room went wild.
00:34Everyone said it was a match made in heaven. Only I said nothing.
00:37No one knew that before the game started, I had heard Ethan whisper to him.
00:41Find the one with the little round bump. I saved it for you and Chloe on purpose.
00:46Turns out three years of waiting couldn't earn me one public acknowledgement from him.
00:51Watching Jason smile gently and walk over to Chloe to carry her suitcase, I smiled too.
00:55This time, I decided to be the one who walked away first.
01:01Before Ethan even finished calling out the room numbers, the atmosphere had already hit its peak.
01:05Let me repeat the rules. Same number means you're paired up.
01:10For these three days and two nights, you stay bound together.
01:14Wristband color decides it. No going off alone!
01:18Someone whistled. A boy even slapped Jason on the shoulder on purpose.
01:23Chloe's cheeks were bright red.
01:25Stop teasing. She's shy.
01:27Wow! Protecting her already?
01:29Everyone be careful now. If you upset Chloe, Jason's coming after you!
01:34Yeah!
01:35The teasing exploded. I stood outside the crowd, holding the ball in my left hand and a heavy suitcase in
01:40my right.
01:41Before we left, Jason had stuffed his things into my suitcase.
01:44I can't drag two suitcases around. I'll carry your bag the whole trip.
01:48Then he pointed at my new little bag.
01:50That one's good. Long strap. Won't dig into my shoulder.
01:55In three years of dating, he had never once shown affection in front of classmates, let alone carried my bag,
02:01so I was thrilled.
02:02I thought he was going public with our relationship on this trip.
02:05But on the very first day, he picked up Chloe's suitcase.
02:08The same arm that shielded her from the teasing was now carrying her small shoulder bag.
02:12The suitcase was so heavy it pulled at half my body.
02:15My fingers, my shoulder, every inch prickled with pain.
02:18I bent down, set it on the ground, and cleared my throat to hide the hoarseness.
02:22Then I raised my hand.
02:25Everyone turned to look.
02:27Ethan was still riding the excitement.
02:30What's up, Nora? Chloe's your roommate as the family. Do you want to say something?
02:33Chloe froze. The corner of her mouth twitched awkwardly.
02:37Jason suddenly looked up, throwing me a nervous, warning glance.
02:40But he was nervous for the wrong reason.
02:42I just held up the ball in my hand and asked,
02:44Who's number three?
02:45Ethan looked around. Someone on the other side of the crowd raised his hand.
02:51Me.
02:52It was a boy from our class who barely stood out.
02:54Oh, Kyle, I know you're single.
02:56Yeah.
02:57Nora, what about you?
02:58If you're single, room together.
03:00If you've got a boyfriend, I'll swap you for a girl.
03:07I gently cut him off.
03:08I'm single.
03:09I saw Jason's eyebrows relax, then knit together again.
03:13Perfect!
03:14You're both single.
03:16Maybe you'll become a couple too.
03:18Ethan had already pulled out an orange wristband.
03:20Thanks.
03:21I took the wristband and nodded politely.
03:23When I picked up my suitcase again, I could feel a pair of eyes on me.
03:26I don't know what expression he wore in that moment, but probably one of relief.
03:31The rooms were sorted and we lined up to check in.
03:35Chloe went to call home.
03:36Jason kept dragging his feet, waiting until I was the only one left before handing over their IDs.
03:42Go tell Ethan you don't want to share with a guy.
03:45Ask him to swap you for a girl or a single room.
03:47I'll cover the cost.
03:49I was texting my parents to say I'd arrived safely.
03:52Without looking up, I said,
03:53Why?
03:54What do you mean why?
03:55You're not single.
03:56You can't share a room with a guy.
03:58What about you? Are you single?
03:59Jason's fingers froze.
04:00His tone turned strangely displeased.
04:03These were the rules from the start.
04:05I'm just respecting the outcome of the draw.
04:07My voice was soft.
04:10I'm respecting the outcome too.
04:11His brow darkened.
04:13Before he could speak, I took my room key and turned away.
04:18I'd only walked a few steps when Ethan announced loudly.
04:20Everyone, in half an hour, come to the screening room.
04:23I've booked the whole thing.
04:24Let's be nostalgic and watch the documentary from our Freshman Sports Day together.
04:28The Freshman Sports Day documentary.
04:30The documentary of Jason chasing Chloe with everything he had.
04:36The screening room was full of snacks and fruit.
04:38The moment Jason sat down, he pushed the strawberries in front of Chloe.
04:42The girl next to them giggled.
04:44Jason's so biased.
04:46He knows Chloe loves strawberries, so he saved the whole plate for her.
04:49The others joined in the teasing.
04:51Chloe shyly pushed the plate back.
04:55Let's all share.
04:56Jason bought a lot for me.
04:57If it's not enough, I'll have him grab more from the room.
04:59Okay, I'll go get them. You eat first.
05:01He stood up and left.
05:03Chloe says the word, Jason does it.
05:05Totally wiped.
05:06Chloe smiled as she ate a strawberry.
05:08Suddenly she called my name.
05:10Nora, when Jason brings them back, have some too.
05:12I remember you love strawberries.
05:13The door opened.
05:14Jason walked in carrying two plates of strawberries.
05:17And set them all in front of Chloe.
05:19The teasing in the room nearly lifted the roof.
05:24He knew too.
05:26Over the past three years, I'd bought strawberries countless times.
05:29And countless times, I'd heard him frown and say,
05:32Eat less. Strawberries are so sweet.
05:35You'll break out.
05:37I casually picked up an orange.
05:41Nora, where's Kyle?
05:42Everyone looked over.
05:44I peeled the orange without looking up.
05:46He had something urgent.
05:48He went to handle it.
05:49Ethan looked disappointed.
05:51Then your pairing's a bust.
05:52But that's okay.
05:53The other one is definitely happening.
05:55The documentary's starting.
05:56His voice was breathy as he skillfully handed Chloe another strawberry.
06:00The documentary was two full hours long.
06:03Everyone watched with excitement.
06:05Jason's wiping her sweat again!
06:07She's running a 50 meter dash and you're following her closer than the cameraman!
06:13Look, he even prepared water and a minifan.
06:15And sunscreen!
06:17Chloe, the whole school knew Jason was chasing you back then.
06:20How did you resist?
06:21You made him stay single for four years.
06:23And even at graduation, he's still hung up on you.
06:25Chloe looked at Jason, eyes a little wet.
06:27I felt school romances were unstable.
06:29I wanted to wait until after graduation.
06:31I never expected him to wait for me this long.
06:35Jason, those four years must have been rough, huh?
06:41Jason looked back at her and nodded slightly.
06:43It was okay?
06:45Two short words holding four years of patience and love.
06:48Sighs rose around us.
06:49Only I was laughing inside rough, my foot.
06:51He chased Chloe passionately for six months and got nowhere.
06:54Then he suddenly got obsessed with tennis.
06:55I was the school tennis team's star player.
06:58He asked me to be his coach for half a year.
07:00And right when sophomore year started, he confessed to me.
07:03Of course he was fine.
07:04Our relationship wasn't public, but we were happy.
07:07We were content.
07:08Or maybe only I felt that way.
07:10I looked down and bit into the orange.
07:12Nora!
07:13Why is the sports rep holding an umbrella for you?
07:15Did he chase you?
07:17No, he was just passing by.
07:19Too bad he's not here today, but that's clearly a guy who likes you.
07:22Why not think about it? I think you two would be great together.
07:24On the other side, Jason was pouring water for Chloe, smoothly,
07:27as if he hadn't heard our conversation.
07:29No thanks. Actually, I have a boyfriend.
07:32That figure stiffened suddenly, his fingers curling into a fist.
07:35I knew him. He was afraid I'd say something reckless.
07:38But the girl grabbed my arm and asked...
07:40Who is it? Is it a guy from our class?
07:45Yes.
07:48The room instantly got louder.
07:50Everyone kept pressing me on who it was.
07:52Jason's face grew darker as he tapped at his phone.
07:54I felt my phone buzz twice, but I didn't look.
07:57He couldn't make it today.
07:59Seven or eight boys hadn't come today.
08:01Ethan looked disappointed and was about to ask more when Chloe suddenly gasped.
08:04Oh no!
08:05She had knocked over her cup.
08:06Water soaked her pants.
08:07Jason quickly grabbed tissues to help her wipe.
08:09Sorry, I didn't hold it steady.
08:11It's fine. Let me go back with you to change.
08:13You'll catch a cold.
08:14He led Chloe away.
08:15The documentary lost its charm after that and everyone dispersed.
08:18When I got back to my room, my suitcase was open.
08:21Jason's things were gone.
08:23That night, I kept staring at my phone.
08:24Don't say anything. Don't ruin the mood.
08:27Right. Me, his girlfriend, couldn't ruin the flirty atmosphere between him and another girl.
08:31Just like the sophomore year charity sale.
08:33I raised the most money, but I had to give the award to Chloe.
08:36Couldn't outshine the school beauty or the senior year tennis tournament.
08:39Because Chloe casually said she wanted to try competing.
08:42I had to drop out. Couldn't dampen her enthusiasm.
08:44For three years, Jason was good to me.
08:47He shielded me from summer heat and winter cold.
08:49Except for refusing to go public.
08:51He did everything a boyfriend should.
08:52But when it came to Chloe, I was always the one pushed to the back.
08:55Dawn broke. My phone still hadn't rung.
08:59I watched the sun rise slowly outside.
09:02And my heart grew calmer.
09:03The plan for the day was sightseeing.
09:05Jason and Chloe wore their red wristbands and walked together the whole time.
09:09He used the camera I bought him to take pictures of her at every popular spot.
09:12And posed for selfies with her in front of each landmark.
09:15While we rested by a bridge.
09:18Nora, are you staying in LA after graduation?
09:20Or going back to Seattle?
09:21Back to Seattle.
09:22Jason unscrewed a water bottle for Chloe.
09:24Glancing at me almost imperceptibly, Ethan poked him.
09:27Chloe's from LA. You're definitely staying in LA, right?
09:30Of course.
09:31Chloe's eyes lit up.
09:32Quietly, he scooted closer and pressed herself against him.
09:35Nora, weren't you accepted to that university in LA?
09:37Why are you going back?
09:39I turned down the offer. I want to be closer to my parents.
09:41Seriously, is it for your parents or your boyfriend?
09:44Both. My parents don't want me far away.
09:47And he also decided to go to college in Seattle.
09:52They kept pressing for who he was.
09:53But I just shook my head and refused to say.
09:56At the next spot, Jason stopped me at the restroom door.
09:59Did you really turn down the offer?
10:00He was frantic.
10:01That university was one we'd applied to together.
10:04They wanted me for my grades.
10:06And my condition for enrolling was that they accept my boyfriend too.
10:09Now that I'd withdrawn, he couldn't go either.
10:12I nodded, my tone calm.
10:14Yes. My parents have arranged universities for us in Seattle.
10:17Once we settle in, we're getting engaged.
10:19Nora!
10:20Jason suddenly flared up, but was afraid others might hear.
10:23Who gave you permission to arrange my future like that?
10:28He left in anger.
10:29The group spread out along the path.
10:30He walked at the very front, pulling Chloe with him.
10:33I stayed at the back, chatting on and off with classmates.
10:36That evening at the buffet, the Perseid meteor shower.
10:39Didn't you guys know?
10:40Jason said there's a viewing spot nearby.
10:42Up to a hundred meteors an hour.
10:45Come on, read the room.
10:46You can see meteors from the hotel too.
10:48Don't be third wheels.
10:50True. The viewing spot has the best view.
10:52Should leave it for those who need it most.
10:54Jason was putting food on Chloe's plate.
10:56He didn't say a word, but the smile at the corner of his mouth said everything.
11:00Chloe blushed.
11:01You guys can come too.
11:02The buffet wasn't for me.
11:03Too heavily seasoned.
11:04I chewed a piece of seafood twice, but the spices caught in my throat.
11:08I couldn't swallow.
11:09I bent down and spit it out, then got up to look for something lighter.
11:12Ethan followed me and said quietly,
11:14Nora, I saw your post the other day saying you wanted to see the meteor shower at that viewing spot.
11:18Maybe don't go tonight.
11:19Don't disturb Jason and Chloe.
11:23I nodded.
11:24I know.
11:25Top of the class.
11:26You catch on fast.
11:27Hey, here's something you don't know.
11:29Them drawing the same number.
11:31I set that up.
11:32I heard you when you told Jason.
11:33Someone called him from behind, so he turned in my back.
11:36I lifted the lid off a pot of soup.
11:37Right then, Jason came over to get pumpkin soup for Chloe.
11:41I was wrong today.
11:42I shouldn't have snapped at you.
11:43I understand.
11:43You're upset because Chloe and I are sharing a room.
11:45But don't worry.
11:46Last night she took the bed.
11:46I slept on the floor.
11:47We just chatted a bit.
11:48Us rooming together is just the game rules.
11:50Nothing's actually going to happen.
11:52Talk to your parents.
11:53Going to school in LA is great.
11:55Once we're settled in college, we'll live here permanently.
11:56This time I didn't answer.
11:58After filling my bowl, I turned around.
12:01Nora.
12:03Chloe's really looking forward to the meteor shower tonight.
12:05I promise to watch it with her.
12:07The Perseis come every year anyway.
12:08Next year, I'll take you.
12:09My back was to him.
12:11Okay.
12:16He exhaled in relief.
12:18As he walked past me, he didn't forget to grab a plate of strawberries for Chloe.
12:22After dinner, I went back to my room to pack.
12:24The outfit I'd coordinated to wear under the meteor shower.
12:26I took it out and threw it in the trash, along with the meteor shower brochure.
12:30I zipped up my suitcase.
12:31It was much lighter now.
12:32I'd bought a last-minute plane ticket.
12:34Night flight.
12:35Ten minutes before takeoff, the pursed meteor shower streaked across the sky.
12:39Everyone gasped and filmed.
12:40I picked up my phone and saw one unread message.
12:43Everything's set.
12:44Your parents have gone to rest.
12:45I'll wait for you at the airport.
12:46The plane climbed slowly.
12:48I leaned back in my seat and slowly closed my eyes.
12:51Jason, for the two of us, there is no next year.
12:55The class group chat was buzzing over the meteor shower.
12:58From the moment the first one appeared, everyone on the trip kept posting photos.
13:01But regular phones can't take good pictures of meteors, and the hotel wasn't the best spot.
13:06So when Jason sent shots of meteor trails from his professional camera, the group exploded.
13:10What's the difference of viewing spot and a real camera make?
13:12Jason, tell us honestly.
13:14Did you prepare for a long time to watch medials with Chloe tonight?
13:17I saw the camera Jason used to photograph Chloe today.
13:19Even the lens was separate.
13:20Must have cost four figures.
13:22Camera and lens together were at least $4,000.
13:24Nora had asked someone from the photography club to help Pickeration gift to me.
13:28Too bad her suitcase couldn't fit everything, or he'd have brought all of it and gotten
13:31even more stunning shots.
13:32Suddenly, Jason paused.
13:34He thought of Nora's suitcase.
13:36He'd lifted it before the trip.
13:38Very heavy.
13:39He'd paid an overweight fee at the airport.
13:41But at the time, he figured he was planning to go public about their relationship anyway.
13:46He'd be carrying her bag and suitcase.
13:48And one suitcase was better than two.
13:50So he'd stuffed his things and the camera in.
13:53Nora had struggled to zip it shut.
13:55Who knew that at the hotel, Ethan would suddenly suggest drawing lots?
13:59Jason had gone to Ethan privately, wanting to say that he and Nora were dating and they'd
14:03sit out the drawing.
14:04But before he could speak, Ethan had thrown an arm around his shoulder mysteriously.
14:09Bro, one last shot.
14:12When we draw, I'll let you and Chloe go first.
14:15Look for the one with the little round bump.
14:17I saved it for you, too.
14:18He froze.
14:19Something inside him leapt, wanting to escape.
14:21Chloe already agreed.
14:22You know what that means, right?
14:24Don't waste all my effort.
14:25If you miss this chance, the next time you see her might be at a class reunion.
14:28Once a year.
14:29Once a year at a reunion.
14:31Next time he'd see her, a whole year later.
14:33That was too far away, so he agreed.
14:35He drew the number seven ball and naturally, he ended up rooming with Chloe.
14:38At some point, he'd gone back to Nora's room and taken his things.
14:42He thought this way.
14:44The suitcase would be lightish and she could handle it on her own.
14:47Right?
14:47She could carry it, right?
14:51Jason suddenly felt uneasy.
14:53He scrolled through the group chat.
14:55No photos from Nora.
14:56He frowned and opened her chat.
14:58Not watching the meteor shower?
14:59You can see a little from the hotel, too.
15:02If you can't see it, go to the roof.
15:04It says so in the brochure.
15:05Or ask the front desk where's best.
15:07Jason, take a photo of me with the meteors.
15:09My phone can't capture them.
15:10He snapped out of it and immediately put down his phone to shoot for her.
15:16Then she wanted couple shots.
15:19He ran around for over an hour taking photos until the memory was full.
15:22He went to get a backup SD card.
15:24When he transferred them to his laptop, he glanced through.
15:28The entire page was packed.
15:29All of them were Chloe, or the two of them together.
15:34But when Nora had given him the camera, it was so he could photograph the two of them.
15:38Jason felt a pang of guilt.
15:40He cut the transfer short and grabbed his phone.
15:42Still no reply.
15:43He typed,
15:44Still can't see it?
15:45I see everyone in the group has.
15:47Go find Ethan.
15:48His spot is pretty good.
15:49Don't tell him I sent you.
15:50It's better if classmates don't know about us.
15:52Don't want to shock them.
15:54But even after sending it, Jason still felt uneasy.
15:57While Chloe was watching the meteors, he quickly typed several more.
16:00I'm not saying never go public.
16:01I just think we just graduated.
16:03There needs to be a process for people to accept it.
16:06After the trip, we're off to college.
16:07Right now school comes first.
16:09Once we're settled, once we've made LA our home,
16:11I'll organize a class reunion,
16:13tell everyone in person,
16:14and propose to you at the same time.
16:16How's that?
16:16After sending the messages, he went back and sat down.
16:21Chloe pressed close to him.
16:23That scent he had adored since freshman year filled the air.
16:26Jason quietly steadied his breathing.
16:27He heard her ask,
16:28Jason, Ethan said you got into a top university.
16:32Is that true?
16:32He nodded.
16:33I'm handling enrollment next week.
16:36That school only looks at grades.
16:37You can't even buy your way in.
16:39Jason, you're amazing.
16:41He felt flustered by the praise.
16:42I heard students at that school can recommend family members for admission.
16:46Can you recommend me?
16:49You know, my family lives closest to that area.
16:52It'd be so convenient for us to visit home in the future.
16:55He avoided Chloe's eager gaze.
16:56His voice was muffled.
16:57I... I can't recommend anyone.
17:00Why not?
17:00I checked the website.
17:02Even before enrolling, once you have the offer, you can recommend.
17:05It's just one word from you.
17:07She paused, sounding hurt.
17:10Or...
17:11You don't care about me.
17:13No, no.
17:14That's not it.
17:15Jason denied it quickly.
17:17I was recommended in two.
17:19So I don't have that authority.
17:21Maybe...
17:21Look at other universities?
17:23Chloe pulled away from his arms in one motion.
17:25Who recommended you?
17:29Of course, Jason didn't dare bring up Nora's name.
17:32Student recommendations could only be family or partners.
17:35If he mentioned Nora, he'd be revealing their relationship.
17:38But in front of Chloe, he couldn't say it.
17:40This girl he had once loved was the softest place in his heart.
17:43Even after he fell for Nora and they dated for three years, he'd always kept a corner for Chloe.
17:48That's why he'd agreed to Ethan's plan.
17:51That's why he hadn't gone public as intended.
17:54That's why, for this meteor shower, he chose her...
17:57He'd thought.
17:58Eventually, he'd settle down with Nora anyway.
18:01Just this once, let him follow his heart.
18:03Consider it a period at the end of that once passionate first love.
18:06So he mumbled that it was a relative and walked Chloe back to the hotel.
18:09But she stayed sullen the whole way, eyes red, and went to bed first.
18:15The moment the door closed, Jason rushed to Nora's floor.
18:18But no matter how he knocked, she wouldn't open.
18:20She didn't answer his calls or messages.
18:22He grew angry as he kept knocking and sent her a voice message.
18:25Nora, you said you'd watch the meteors all night.
18:27You can't be asleep. Open the door.
18:33What are you throwing a tantrum about?
18:34Just because I'm rooming with Chloe?
18:36Can you be reasonable?
18:38You're not a kid.
18:39Don't you know we have to respect the game rules?
18:41We drew the same number. There's nothing I could do.
18:46Besides, didn't you and Kyle draw the same number too?
18:48You're rooming with him, a girl alone with a...
18:50He remembered then that Kyle had already left.
18:54Anyway, open the door. I have the meteorsour photos to show you.
18:58If it bothers you that much, forget about waiting till we settle down.
19:02Once we're stable in college, I'll go public. That's fine, right?
19:04He sent dozens of messages. None got to reply.
19:07Jason completely lost his patience.
19:09Fine. You want to keep this up? Go ahead.
19:11It was 3am. By the time he got back to his room, Chloe was asleep.
19:15He quietly showered and crawled into the bedding on the floor.
19:18He slept until noon.
19:19The first thing he did when he woke up was check his phone.
19:22Still nothing.
19:22Behind him, Chloe realized he was awake and spoke up.
19:26Jason, remember that time at the tennis court?
19:30Nora had to use crutches for a month.
19:32I hurt my knee and were the first to rush over.
19:34I hurt my knee and had to use crutches for a month.
19:36You brought lunch to my classroom every day.
19:38When I told my mom she said you were great.
19:40Perfect son-in-law material.
19:42Jason's mind was on his phone.
19:43He replied absently,
19:44Nora didn't hit you.
19:46You fell because the cleaner had just moved.
19:47The floor was slippery.
19:48I only checked on you because I was afraid you'd blame Nora.
19:51Chloe froze.
19:52She sat up in disbelief.
19:54Then the meals you brought me?
19:55You insisted Nora hit you.
19:57I brought you food to keep you from targeting her
19:59and I always brought double portions mainly for Nora.
20:01You were an afterthought.
20:05Jason stopped mid-sentence.
20:06He realized he'd just told the truth.
20:08A truth he hadn't even realized himself.
20:11He turned around.
20:13Chloe was biting her lip.
20:14Her once innocent eyes were filled with resentment.
20:17So my instincts were right.
20:19You and Nora are dating.
20:20She's the one who recommended you to that school.
20:23Jason, are you insane?
20:24How is she anything compared to me?
20:26You liked a perfect girl like me.
20:28How could you lower your standards for someone like her?
20:30The room fell dead silent.
20:32His face grew colder and colder.
20:34What do you mean someone like her?
20:36Nora is more genuine than you,
20:37smarter than you,
20:38and harder working than you.
20:40Unlike you.
20:41Clearly not into me.
20:42But you strung me along from freshman year to graduation,
20:45saying school romances are unstable.
20:47So what were those eight boyfriends you had these four years?
20:52The conversation didn't finish.
20:54Chloe threw a pillow at him and drove him out.
20:56Jason only had a backpack.
20:58He carefully packed the camera and laptop,
21:01stuffed his change of clothes into a plastic bag,
21:03and stormed off to find Nora.
21:05He ran into Ethan and the others just returning to the hotel
21:08after buying souvenirs.
21:10What's wrong?
21:11Didn't go well with Chloe?
21:12You seemed fine watching meteors last night.
21:14Did you fight?
21:15Was it because you didn't take good pictures?
21:17My girlfriend threats to break up every time I mess up her photo.
21:19Hey, where are you going?
21:20Ethan watched him go to knock on Nora's door.
21:22You're looking for Nora?
21:23She already checked out.
21:24Jason's fingers froze.
21:26His neck was stiff as he turned around.
21:29When did she check out?
21:31Our trip doesn't end until this afternoon.
21:32She left right after dinner last night.
21:34Said something came up at home.
21:35Probably headed back to Seattle.
21:36But why do you need her?
21:38You two don't usually even talk.
21:39Why the sudden urgency?
21:40He opened her chat immediately,
21:42only to find he was the only one talking.
21:44Nora hadn't responded.
21:45He called her right away.
21:46Powered off.
21:49Nora didn't tell you what she was rushing home for?
21:53She should be home by now.
21:56One girl suddenly looked like she had gossip.
21:58Haven't you seen her post?
22:00Nora rushed home to have a dinner with her boyfriend,
22:02introducing both families.
22:04She's probably busy right now.
22:05Impossible.
22:06My parents aren't in Seattle.
22:08How could they be at dinner?
22:10Who said it was you?
22:11You're not her boyfriend.
22:12Check your phones.
22:13Kyle just posted a photo set.
22:15Who?
22:18Jason's mind went blank for a moment,
22:20but Ethan and the others opened their phones
22:21and clapped in excitement.
22:22It's Kyle!
22:23No wonder!
22:24Nora said her boyfriend wasn't there.
22:26Kyle left the first night.
22:27He wasn't there either!
22:28Only then did Jason remember.
22:29Kyle was the boy who'd drawn the same number as Nora.
22:32Kyle had no presence in class.
22:34Jason didn't even have his contact info.
22:35His pupils shrank.
22:36He snatched Ethan's phone.
22:38At the center of the photo grid was a group picture.
22:40Both sets of parents sat in front.
22:41Nora, wearing a pink dress, stood in the back next to Kyle.
22:44Her smile was gentle.
22:45She'd even done light makeup.
22:46Ethan and the others still found it unbelievable.
22:49But the girls exchanged knowing looks.
22:51Did you see the caption?
22:51Jason's eyes moved up.
22:52The caption was just eight words.
22:54Seven years of quiet love finally fulfilled today.
22:57I just found out too.
22:58Kyle and Nora have been classmates since seventh grade.
23:01He chased her passionately for three years.
23:03The whole middle school knew.
23:04He chose the same high school just to be near her.
23:06He didn't have much presence around us these four years,
23:08but he never gave up in secret.
23:10And now they drew the same number.
23:11If that's not fate, what is?
23:14Hey, do you think they could have been dating in school this whole time?
23:16Secretly?
23:17Hiding from us?
23:17Maybe.
23:18Maybe since freshman year.
23:20Jason cut them off harshly.
23:21Impossible.
23:22I'm her boyfriend.
23:22We've been together three years!
23:26The whole hallway went silent.
23:29But when she heard me tell you about rigging the ball, why didn't she say anything?
23:32Jason felt like he'd been struck by lightning.
23:34She knew?
23:35She knew from the start.
23:37No wonder.
23:38I spent the whole day with both sets of parents.
23:40That night, we dropped my parents off at home,
23:42then took Kyle's parents back to their hotel.
23:44When things finally quieted down, I collapsed in the passenger seat,
23:48too exhausted to keep my eyes open.
23:50Sleep.
23:51I'll wake you when we get to your place.
23:53But somehow I couldn't sleep properly the whole ride.
23:55Finally, I just sat up and stared at his profile.
23:58Kyle, how did you hold on this long?
24:00You should say, thank goodness I held on this long.
24:03Thank goodness I went on that graduation trip too.
24:06At a red light, he stopped the car and turned to look at me.
24:09I came to Seattle in advance.
24:10I found a place.
24:11I'm signing the lease tomorrow.
24:12About college.
24:13Thank your mom and dad for me.
24:15Don't feel indebted.
24:16Your grades are well of that school's standards.
24:17My parents just passed along our files.
24:18They accepted you for your ability, not because of connections.
24:23Still, thank you.
24:25Thank you for everything.
24:26For letting me have what I wished for.
24:29I let him hold my hand for a moment,
24:31then told him to focus on driving, for safety.
24:33Outside the window was the scenery I'd grown up with.
24:35Originally, for Jason, I'd planned to stay in LA.
24:38That university's admissions process was grueling.
24:40Just the interviews alone.
24:41Eight of them.
24:42Everyone wore me down.
24:43I'd break down crying after each one.
24:45But I kept thinking that if I made it, I could recommend Jason in.
24:47We could go to school together.
24:48And then we could be together forever.
24:50Things just didn't work out the way I'd hoped.
24:52The car pulled up in front of my apartment building.
24:54I yawned as I stepped out.
24:55Suddenly, Kyle walked quickly over and blocked me.
24:58Want me to send him away?
25:00It was Jason, running toward us.
25:02Under the streetlight, he was drenched in sweat.
25:04He stopped in front of us.
25:05Nora, you can't just be with some random guy because you're mad at me.
25:08I've talked to my parents.
25:10I'll go to college in Seattle.
25:11I'll turn down the LA offer.
25:12Come over here.
25:13I'll post about our relationship publicly right now.
25:15Jason, what relationship do we have?
25:17He straightened up, wiping tears.
25:20Stop this.
25:21If you keep it up, everyone will really think you two are together.
25:23Before I got on the plane, I already told Ethan and the others.
25:27We're dating.
25:28Next step is a public post.
25:30I never threw a fit.
25:32On the night we drew room numbers, Kyle confessed to me in the room.
25:35I said yes.
25:36That's why he came straight to Seattle to arrange our family's meeting.
25:39Next month, we're getting engaged.
25:43Impossible.
25:44We didn't break up that night.
25:45How could you accept his confession?
25:46If we didn't break up, why were you rooming with another girl?
25:49Jason choked on his words.
25:51That was...
25:51I didn't mean it.
25:52I didn't want people to know about us.
25:54Ethan set it up and I just went along.
25:55Nothing happened between me and Chloe.
25:57Really, ask her yourself if you don't believe me.
25:59I know.
26:00Chloe already announced her new boyfriend.
26:03Some rich guy from LA.
26:04She won't have to worry about school anymore.
26:06She'll be taken care of for life.
26:08You must be devastated.
26:09Otherwise, you wouldn't have flown all the way to Seattle to find me.
26:11No.
26:12I came to find you because I didn't want you to misunderstand.
26:14I like you.
26:15I love you.
26:15I can't let something this small make you leave me.
26:18You love me, but you chose to hide our relationship and share a room with another girl?
26:21Why are you so hung up on this?
26:22Nothing happened, so I can't be upset.
26:24Then why did you tell me to go to Ethan?
26:25Why didn't you want me sharing a room with Kyle?
26:28That's different.
26:29And what about him?
26:30He's been eyeing you for four years of high school.
26:32He's clearly a creep.
26:34How can you be with him?
26:35Jason, you had a crush for Chloe for four years.
26:37You had a girlfriend and still couldn't let her go.
26:39You're the creep.
26:42I...
26:45Enough.
26:45Nora's tired.
26:46She needs to rest.
26:47Jason, I knew you two were dating from the start.
26:49I thought, if you could make her happy, I could give up.
26:51But that day, I watched Ethan rig the ball with my own eyes.
26:54I watched you choose Chloe.
26:55I knew then that my chance had come.
26:57Now I've taken that chance.
26:58I've won.
26:59You gave up your future with her.
27:00You lost.
27:01Don't come bother her again.
27:02Oh, Jason, I turned down the offer.
27:04Your acceptance is gone too.
27:05I suggest you head back to LA and apply somewhere else.
27:07Rent there is expensive without me splitting it.
27:09You can't afford it on your own.
27:10Beside me, Kyle squeezed my fingers tight.
27:12We'd known each other for seven years.
27:14We'd been dating for maybe two or three days.
27:16But he leaned down, looked me in the eyes seriously.
27:18Don't be afraid.
27:19I'm not like him.
27:21What I mean is, I love you.
27:23I won't give up on you and I won't leave.
27:25Next year, I'll watch the percy-eyed meteor sigh with you.
27:28I smiled and nodded.
27:30Okay.
27:30Years drift on.
27:32At last, I have a love whose heart holds only me.

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