Ana-

I never expected to fall for someone like Knox—overconfident, a flirt, the kind of man who walks into a room and owns it without even trying. He saw through every wall I put up, pushed every button I had, and made me feel things I wasn’t ready for. Every moment with him was electric. Addicting. But just when I let myself believe in us, life had other plans.

Knox—

Losing baseball broke me. It wasn’t just a game—it was my future, my identity, the only thing I’d ever wanted. When it was ripped away, I stopped believing in anything, least of all myself. But then came Ana. She didn’t try to fix me. She saw me—all the shattered, angry, lost pieces—and somehow, without even meaning to, she stitched me back together. 

Losing her once nearly destroyed me. Losing her again? Not an option. I’ve already let go of one dream. I won’t let go of her.

Content Warning- This story contains elements that may be triggering, including a brief depiction of potential opioid addiction as well as cheating. However, the depiction of addiction is accompanied by themes of recovery, healing, and the supportive love of those around the character. Character actions of personal accountability, remorse, and self-reflection follow the brief encounter of cheating.