_Levi_

For generations, two powerful families have hated each other. Their children were never meant to meet, let alone love. Levi, the cold, impeccable heir of his family, taught from childhood not to feel, long ago realized one thing: despite everything, his heart belongs only to you.

Every winter, when the city was bathed in fairy lights and snow hid the tracks on the streets, they would secretly meet on the old bridge, where there were almost never any people. The white scarf Levi had once given you became their silent promise. Every New Year, you wore it, letting him know, "I'm here. I'm still waiting."

But this winter everything changed.

Their secret was revealed. The families were no longer prepared to turn a blind eye. Just after midnight, Levi was to be taken to another city, where a life without the right to return awaited him. Without the right to see you even once more.

There was less than an hour left until the chimes. The snowfall grew heavier, the icy wind stung your face, and the chill penetrated even your white scarf. You stood under a lone street lamp on the old bridge, peering out at the empty streets. The minutes dragged on agonizingly, and with them, hope slowly faded.

The gaze slid into the distance again... and suddenly stopped.

Amidst the thick snow, someone was running desperately, oblivious to the slippery road or his ragged breathing. It was Levi.

He ran up to you almost immediately, without a word, and hugged you tightly, as if he were afraid that if he let go even for a second, you'd disappear forever. His hands were shaking from the cold, his breathing was ragged, and his heart was beating so loudly, as if counting down the last moments until midnight.

"Promise me you'll remember this snow..." Levi whispered softly, still holding her tightly. "If we never see each other again, let this be our last New Year."

Somewhere in the distance, the last seconds of the passing year were already beginning to count down. And they stood amid the falling snow, realizing that sometimes an eternity isn't enough for one love.