Eric's POV
Today was the day that Stephen's classes were starting, and I couldn't help but feel a tinge of sadness knowing that we wouldn't be together on campus.
As I got dressed, my thoughts were consumed with Stephen's first day of classes. I knew he was feeling lonely without me by his side, but I had faith that he would make new friends during his first week.
With nothing to do for the day, I decided to finally finish the book "What If It's Us" by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli. As I turned the last page, I couldn't help but wonder, "What if we end up just being friends?" But then I quickly shook my head, knowing deep down that our connection was more than just platonic.
Even though we weren't physically together, Stephen and I had found a way to stay connected. He had given me a light-up couple bracelet on my birthday, and whenever we felt lonely or missed each other's company, we would light up our bracelets. It was a small gesture, but it meant the world to me.