Across from the mall, a quaint coffee shop sat invitingly.


    Keanu asked Tilda if she’d like to go there, and they headed over together.


    As cars zoomed past, Keanu gently put his arm around Tilda’s shoulder.


    “Be careful of the traffic.


    ”


    He gestured to stop a speeding car and quickly led Tilda across the street.


    His kindness and care were just as they had always been.


    Staring at their reflections in the cafe’srge window, Tilda found herself lost in memories.


    She and Keanu had gone to the same high school, sharing the same ss for three years.


    While she excelled in literature, her science grades were always a struggle.


    Keanu, though, was brilliant in both subjects.


    Since their first year, Tilda had sat in front of Keanu.


    One day, she burst into tears after failing a math test.


    From his seat behind her, Keanu quietly passed her a tissue, whispering, “Ask me for help whenever you need it.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    From that moment, Keanu started tutoring her whenever she needed.


    Their teenage years were pure and beautiful.


    During that tender time, they found themselves drawn to each other without even realizing it.


    Then everything changed during their third year in high school…


    “How about by the window?”


    Keanu held the cafe door open for Tilda.


    His voice was soft.


    Tilda snapped out of her daydream and agreed.


    They settled at a window table.


    “What would you like to drink?” A waiter approached to take their order.


    “A cappino, atte, and a piece of strawberry cake,” Keanu ordered confidently.


    After cing the order, he nced at Tilda and asked, “Do you still like these?”


    “Yes,” she replied.


    He hadn’t forgotten her favorite coffee and cake.