All Chapters of WHEN LOVE LAST: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

finals week starts today. I kept familiarizing and memorizing because of our exams today. i kept studying til 2am. I am so early at school, so I can borrow some notes to max. Max arrived a little later and gave me her notes. "what time did you sleep?" i ask her, "12am" she said looking so bored, "are you okay?" i ask her again, she fix herself in her sit and faced me, "i felt like i studied lance instead of this damn notes," i laughed at her but i felt concerned too,"max, don't forget about your grades, this is our future," i remind her.Max nodded and we both started reviewing our notes. The exam was tough but we managed to answer everything. After the exams, we went to the school garden to take a break. As we were walking, we saw Lance sitting on one of the benches. Max looked at me and I knew what she was thinking. We approached him and said hi. "How did your exams go?" he asked. "It was okay, but tough," Max replied. We chatted for a while, but didn't bring up the p

As we marched along with the rest of our classmates in our graduation gowns, I couldn't help but feel a sense of bittersweetness. It was our last practice before the real graduation ceremony, and while I was excited about the future, I knew I would miss my friends.Max and Isla were walking beside me, both of them wearing big smiles on their faces. I knew why - we had all gone to Xefora's gig the night before, and it had been amazing. Isla had been in her element, dancing the night away and singing along to every song. Max had been just as enthusiastic, and the three of us had cheered wildly when Felix had asked me to be his girlfriend in front of the whole crowd.Thinking about Felix made me feel warm all over, and I couldn't help but smile too. It felt so good to finally be honest about our feelings for each other, and I was grateful for Isla and Max's support."So, how are you feeling about being official with Felix?" Max asked me, breaking into my thoughts.

I was bursting with happiness as I sat on Isla's bed, telling her about how Felix and I had kissed. Isla was beaming with joy for me, her excitement contagious. It was so nice to have her as a friend, someone who always supported me in my decisions."I'm so happy for you, Iris!" Isla said, giving me a big hug. "Felix is such a great guy, and you deserve to be happy."I hugged her back, feeling so grateful for her friendship. "I know, right? He's so sweet, and we have so much fun together. I feel like I can be myself around him."As we talked, I couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over me. Everything just felt right at that moment, and I knew that I was exactly where I was supposed to be.____________________________________________________________I was sitting across from Isla at the kitchen table, taking small bites of my toast while she excitedly chattered away about her plans for the summer. But as she was in the middle of tel

As I got into Felix's car, I felt my body relax. The graduation ceremony was tiring, and I just wanted to rest. Felix must have noticed because he held my hand and asked if I was okay. I smiled at him, feeling grateful that he was there with me.We drove in silence for a while, but it was comfortable. I watched the city pass us by, the buildings and people disappearing into the background. It was a beautiful day, the sun shining bright, and the air crisp and cool. I couldn't help but think about how lucky I was to have Felix in my life."Are you excited about your graduation, Felix?" I asked him, breaking the silence.He smiled, "I am. But I'm more excited to have you there with me."I blushed, feeling my heart skip a beat. "Of course, I'll be there. I wouldn't miss it for the world."As we continued driving, I leaned my head on Felix's shoulder, feeling his warmth and the rhythm of his breathing...As Felix drove the car through the city streets, I g

I packed my bags and made sure to bring some books and my laptop to keep me entertained during the trip. As we hit the road, I can't help but feel a bit sad about leaving Felix behind. But I was also looking forward to spending time with my family and taking a break from city life.During the ride, my aunt and I caught up on things, and I updated her on how Felix and I are doing. She seems pleased to hear that we are still going strong. Isla was sleeping in the back seat, and I couldn't help but worry about her. But I know that being with my family would make her feel better.As we arrived at their hometown, I was greeted by familiar faces and a lot of warm hugs. I felt so happy to be back here, even for a short while. It was great to reconnect with old friends and be reminded of the good memories I had here.I spent most of my days helping my aunt with chores. At night, I would usually sit outside and watch the stars, appreciating the calmness and simplicity of t