The sun dipped lower, casting a warm glow over the campus as she wandered further. Suddenly, her mind drifted to someone newβa face she'd seen in her classes, someone who didn't bear the weight of her past. His smile was genuine, and his eyes held a spark that made her feel alive again. With a breath of longing, she thought of how different her life could be with him, away from the heartache and the distance that had grown between her and her former love. As her thoughts wandered, she realized his presence had never faded; he was the one who had always been there, quietly waiting for a sign. His feelings were known, whispered in the corners of the campus, but she had been too focused on her fading dreams to notice. This new perspective filled her with a mix of guilt and hope. Could she set aside the echoes of her past and embrace the chance for a new beginning? The campus, once a field of wounded memories, now offered a path forward, leading her toward the possibility of a heart unburdened.