The Boy Who Walked Away
Language: en
On the twentieth day of Bella Sterling's silent treatment, she posted an Instagram story holding hands with the school's star quarterback, fingers interlaced. I silently changed my college application from our hometown university to one in Seattle, thousands of miles away. At a party, her friend teased, "Leo, if you don't start groveling, Bella's really going to date someone else." I whispered a small apology. Bella smirked. "Whatever. Go back and pack your bags. We're heading to campus together tomorrow for orientation." I mumbled an agreement. Bella didn't know I had already…