And Nothing Was the Same

She wasn’t angry.
Not yet.
Just… quiet.
Like something inside her had frozen mid-beat.
She thought about the mornings when Layra used to text her..
Those random wishes, that soft politeness.
Now she knew where they came from.
Now she knew why they stopped.
Maybe it shouldn’t have mattered.
Maybe it was all silly.
But the pain didn’t go away.
It wasn’t loud...
It just sat there quietly in her heart, like a small storm waiting to grow.
She wasn't heartbroken. Not quite.
But she was something.
Something close.
And the worst part?
He still hadn’t said a word.
୨♡୧
Izaan
Izaan
Welcome babygirl 😊
୨♡୧
She smiled. A little.
Not because it was sweet.
But because it hurt.
୨♡୧
Sana
Sana
Thanks
✦ — ✦
She stayed silent in the chat.
Didn’t bother saying hi.
Everyone talked freely, laughed loudly, teased Layra like she was one of their own.
She knew the language.
She understood every word.
But still.. She didn’t belong.
Not anymore.
And she knew it the moment she realized: No one even noticed she was there.
Not even Izaan. Not really.
✦ — ✦
They didn’t act romantic on group chat.
Izaan and Layra.
Maybe they were new.
Maybe they were awkward.
Maybe she just didn’t understand relationships like theirs.
But the whole group..
All heart emojis and “ship” jokes and teasing
felt like a strange little world built entirely around coupling.
No wonder he wanted to belong there.
No wonder he looked for someone.
It all felt fake to her.
Immature.
But still... it hurt.
· · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · ·
she logged out.
Not from the group.. but from the need to fit there.
She focused on her life.
Her studies.
And her own circle.
And in that space, she had comfort.
Her people.
Her world.
And there was Evan.
Her guy best friend.
Cool. Supportive. Protective in his own way.
People used to ship them all the time.
They laughed about it.
But he was a constant.
And suddenly, that felt rare.
· · ──── ·𖥸· ──── · ·
And then, 2 days later.. she messaged Izaan
Not because she missed him.
But because she needed to see.
If anything had changed.
୨♡୧
Sana
Sana
Hey Izaan
Izaan
Izaan
Hey
Izaan
Izaan
Hello, How are you babygirl?
୨♡୧
That word again.
that hit hard
She didn’t call him babyboy.
She couldn’t.
Not anymore.
The word felt too soft in her mouth now.
Too familiar for a stranger.
He noticed.
Asked if she was okay.
Showed concern.
And it hurt more.
Because it sounded real.. and yet, wasn’t.
She didn’t believe his words anymore.
But she still had that soft place for him.
The one she couldn’t shut.
୨♡୧
Izaan
Izaan
How are you?
Sana
Sana
Fine. What about you?
Izaan
Izaan
I missed you! You've been ignoring me 😔
Sana
Sana
Not really. Just been a little off.
Izaan
Izaan
Off? You okay?
Sana
Sana
Yess. Just… been thinking, I guess.
Izaan
Izaan
Thinking about what?
Sana
Sana
You never told me.
Izaan
Izaan
Told you?
Sana
Sana
About her. About your girlfriend. About everything.
Izaan
Izaan
Oh…
Izaan
Izaan
It just… happened.
Izaan
Izaan
I didn’t mean to hurt you. I guess I forgot.
Sana
Sana
It’s okay
Sana
Sana
I don’t mind
Sana
Sana
I just thought we were bestfriends
Izaan
Izaan
we still are.
Sana
Sana
Maybe.
Sana
Sana
Anyway.. congratulations.
Sana
Sana
Hope you both stay happy.
୨♡୧
And she meant it.
✦ — ✦
But after that... she didn’t text again.
Didn’t try to restart.
She just let it be.
Because nothing was the same.
Not him.
Not her.
Not whatever they were.
୨୧─── • ───୨୧
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♡🂡⃟ ♡Zå№ñ¥🂡⃟ ♡♡

♡🂡⃟ ♡Zå№ñ¥🂡⃟ ♡♡

Let me guess, /Sweat/ now after like a while, both our male characters, Izaan & Evan will fight for Sana like every other K-drama, isn't that it?

2025-05-17

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♡🂡⃟ ♡Zå№ñ¥🂡⃟ ♡♡

♡🂡⃟ ♡Zå№ñ¥🂡⃟ ♡♡

Who said that? /Sweat/ Friends always show care to each other even though they're not interested in each other romantically.

2025-05-17

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♡𝐄ᶬỈʟɪ𝓐 ᝰ.ᐟ

♡𝐄ᶬỈʟɪ𝓐 ᝰ.ᐟ

Yeshhhh! Heal our gurl!/Determined/

2025-05-12

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