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Excerpt-

"Are you sure that you will be alright without me being there?", the girl asked, her eyes revealing the unmasked vulnerability tucked within them. 

The man chuckled slightly, his fingers intertwining with hers, "I am certain that I won't be alright without you.", he asserted and brought her hand up to place a kiss on her fingers. "But I will try my best to be alright in the hopes of meeting you soon."

"Besides, I won't want you to use your strength on me.", the man joked, his fingers holding her arms in a manner which highlighted her nonexistent biceps.

The hazel eyed girl found herself laughing along with him, her eyes filling with tears as she pulled him in a tight hug. Her teary eyes filling with various emotions but the most prevalent one being fear. Fear of losing him. 

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"Love In The Shadows Of War" follows the journey of high school sweethearts Tian and Cynthia as they experience the thrills and challenges of first love amidst responsibilities and unfavorable circumstances.

They navigate their way through the complexities of teenage life, leaning on each other for support and solace. However, as their bond deepens, they realize that their love is put to the test by external forces beyond their control.

When Tian makes the difficult decision to join the military after graduation, their relationship is tested like never before. Cynthia supports his choice but is heartbroken by the parting.

Just as they begin to adjust to their new reality, trying to keep the flame of their love alive in in the midst of separation and career pressure, an unexpected twist of fate shakes their world.

Will they find the strength to stay together despite the odds stacked against them, or will their love story be another casualty of circumstance?

"Love In The Shadows Of War" is a tale of young love, resilience, and the enduring power of connection, showing that sometimes, the greatest battles are fought not on the battlefield but in the heart.

[No rape]

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Love In The Shadows Of War

OH MY GOD it happened, my dear diary, it finally happened. He smiled at me, I badly wanted to see that smile for so long after the one he gave me back in the backyard.

And he smiled at me, does that mean he doesn't think of me as a weirdo? Or maybe he remembers me as the person he attacked with his very-dangerous-to-the-heart smile?

I am not sure but it was something positive I hope. I have a feeling that we might talk soon, maybe become friends too and maybe.. stop, I am getting ahead of myself again.

Okay, I won't lie to myself and deny my growing feelings for him. he is just so beautiful and pulls me in like no one ever has.

I'd dare say that he is my first ever crush.

First ever crush