Stephen's POV

As finals week approached, the dread of Eric's impending departure weighed heavy on my heart. The thought of not having him by my side every day was devastating, but I tried my best to remain positive and make the most of our last few days together.

We spent our days studying, laughing, and cherishing every moment we had left. As we walked hand in hand through the halls of our school, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness knowing that this was his last week ...