She'd accepted the truth and had moved on without regret or hard feelings. Of all the times she'd mustered up some maturity, this was one of her best moments.
She wasn't bitter. Not in the least.
She wasn't angry.
She had been a little sad, but that's all. And that was over.
There was someone new. And maybe he was more than that someone else, but he wanted more of her. And that was the best part.
But she turned down the wrong hallway, earlier than usual before class and happened to pass that someone else.
Instinctively, she bowed her head and wondered if he'd notice her or say hi.
And he did. With a grin and a big wave, he said hello and a name. Her name.
Like nothing had happened.
Because technically, nothing had.
And she responded with a quick "Hey, how's it going?" that came out more cautious than casual.
Pit in the stomach. Heart beating faster. Shaky hands.
But, you know, it broke the ice. She'd been hoping to bump into him, to show him she was fine. After weeks of convincing him she's the girl that can stay friends, she finally had a chance to show him she really is.
And maybe that's what she really needed. To finally really completely let go.
And that feels so so good.
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