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