Because I loved him

ere, amidst the sound of sneakers squeaking against the floor and the rhythmic dribbling of the ball, stood a senior stud

here was something magnetic about him, something that drew Tami's attention like a moth to a flame. He knew that he shou

silent ritual—a way for him to feed the flame of his infatuation without anyone else noticing.

imself alone in the library, seeking solace among the rows of b

nd if I

lding a basketball in his hands. He blinked, unable to believe

d, trying to sound casual

tball practice," Kola said playfull

of embarrassment and excitement. "I-I wasn't wat

It's alright. I don't m

t pounding in his che

d. You seem like a cool guy,"

ht. If only you

st a basketball star; he was also intelligent, funny, and surprisingly kind-hearted. The more

g day, Tami's emotions became harder to contain. He found himself caught between

resilience of the human heart. In a world where being true to oneself came with a price, Tami would learn that love could