Levi

The years passed. And little has changed. She kept going there. She remained Lucas's best friend. And he… continued to stay outside. But she never forgot him. She always showed up at some point. "Hey, did you run away from me?" she said, entering his room. And he smiled at that very moment. "You're the one who disappeared." "It's all your annoying brother's fault." They were laughing. And for a few minutes... it was as if it were just the two of them. But time... did not stop. Now, they were in college. Lucas and she — inseparable as always. Working together, laughing, sharing secrets… And he… He was no longer a child. Louder. Quieter. And with a feeling that grew along with him. Too powerful to ignore.

It was the same every time. The door hadn't even finished opening properly when he ran out. "You came!" the boy said, practically throwing himself into her arms. She laughed, holding him affectionately. — “Of course I came, I promised, didn’t I?” Before the moment lasted too long… "Okay, that's enough." The voice came out dry. Lucas. The older brother. He appeared in the hallway, arms crossed, with that same look as always — half impatient, half protective. "She came to help me with a job. You guys can play later." "But you always say that!" the younger one complained, making a crying face. She looked at the two of them, somewhat embarrassed. "We can study and then—" "No," Lucas interrupted firmly. He gently held her arm. — “Come on, otherwise we won’t have time.” And as always… He would take her to the bedroom. Door closed. Muffled laughter. And the silence outside. The boy stood there, staring at the closed door. With a heavy heart… without even quite understanding why. But even back then... he knew. He liked her. Even though it's small. Even without knowing how to explain it.