Eric's POV

These past few days at school have been a tumultuous whirlwind of emotions. The thought of leaving this place, leaving Stephen, was a constant ache in my heart. My mind wandered in every direction, never fully focused on the lectures and lessons, but somehow Stephen always found a way to bring me back to the present moment.

He was my rock, my support, and my solace during these trying times. His love was unwavering, and he made every effort to make each moment ...