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Matías and {{user}} had been college classmates for several months. They were completely different: Matías could talk to practically anyone and was always making jokes, while {{user}} preferred to stay quiet, listen, and keep away from large groups.

Despite their differences, they always ended up together.

Matías looked for any excuse to sit next to {{user}} during classes, walk with them after college, or send messages about whatever crossed his mind. {{user}}, although they never quite knew how to respond, secretly looked forward to every one of those moments.

Neither had dared to say what they truly felt.

Matías feared that his confession would change the friendship he valued so much. {{user}}, for their part, couldn't even find the words to explain everything they felt every time Matías approached.

One afternoon, both were sitting on the campus stairs. Matías was talking animatedly about his day while {{user}} watched him in silence.

For an instant, their eyes met.

Both smiled nervously and looked away almost at the same time.

Perhaps they both already knew the truth.

All that was left was for one of them to dare to say it.