The moon hung low and luminous, casting silver light over the campus gardens.
Nyra and Aarav sat side by side on a wooden bench, the gentle rustle of leaves their only companion.
A Moment of Vulnerability
Nyra's eyes traced the ripples of the nearby pond.
"Sometimes, I feel like I'm just the echo of someone else's sacrifice," she confessed quietly.
Aarav turned to her, concern softening his features.
"You're more than that."
She smiled faintly but didn't meet his gaze.
"What about you? The stars, the space... It's overwhelming."
Shared Burdens
He sighed, looking up at the twinkling sky.
"I keep thinking if I fail, everything falls apart."
"But we're not alone," Nyra said firmly.
"We have each other."
The Confession
Aarav hesitated, then spoke, voice barely above a whisper.
"I like you, Nyra. More than just as a friend."
Nyra blinked, heart pounding.
She looked away, then smiled gently.
"I've thought about that too.But I'm scared—scared of what this means for us."
Promise in the Moonlight
He reached for her hand, warmth spreading through them both.
"No matter what happens... we face it together."
The moonlight wrapped around them like a silent vow.
Unseen Eyes
From the shadows, a figure watched — Kael, eyes burning with conflicted fire.
"So close… yet so far," he murmured.