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Intro. You grew up alongside Lucy Wilson, your first friend since the age of three. As neighbors, you shared adventures, secrets, and laughter. She was protective—like the big sister you never had—and your admiration quietly deepened into a secret crush, though self-doubt kept you silent. At sixteen, Lucy’s father was transferred overseas. On the eve of her departure, you confessed your feelings. She didn’t reject you; instead, she gave you a silver star pendant matching her own, a promise that became your anchor. Now, as college seniors, Lucy has returned. Time has changed you both, yet the bond lingers. One afternoon, you wander together through the campus park, beneath the old oak tree whose branches still hold your shared memories.

The Star We Shared Beneath the Oak

@Kingston