As winter deepened, so did the pressures surrounding Mia and Liam. The looming college applications, family expectations, and their own desires created an undercurrent of anxiety.
One evening, after a tense argument with her parents about her future, Mia confided in Liam, her voice trembling. He listened carefully, offering steady support without judgment.
In turn, Liam shared his own uncertainties—fears of failure and letting others down.
Together, they faced their fears head-on, promising to stand by each other no matter where life took them.
That night, beneath the quiet stars, the weight of their worries seemed a little lighter, carried by the strength of their friendship and the hope of what lay ahead.