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Chapter Three:
The days turned into weeks, and for Celine, life began to feel like a dream she never wanted to wake up from.
She and Ben were no longer just two students crossing paths on campus—they had become a world of their own. Everything else faded into the background when they were together. Love consumed them, and neither of them tried to fight it.
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Mornings started with Ben's messages: "Good morning, my heartbeat. Hope you slept well."
And nights ended with long phone calls that went on until one of them drifted off mid-sentence.
They studied side by side at the library, walked hand in hand across the campus lawns, and shared secrets under the stars. Ben would bring her snacks before classes, sometimes waiting outside her lecture hall just to walk her back to her hostel. Other days, he'd leave sticky notes in her textbooks with cute messages like, "You're going to be great today. I believe in you."
Celine was glowing.
Her roommates teased her about how often she smiled, how she started humming love songs while cleaning. Even her lecturers noticed her new confidence. She carried herself with a soft joy that only love could give.
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One Saturday evening, after a quiet movie night in his room, Ben took her hand and said softly, "You've changed me, Celine. I didn't even know I needed someone until I met you."
She smiled, her heart swelling with emotion. "You're everything I prayed for, Ben. I still can't believe this is real."
He cupped her cheek, kissed her gently, then pulled her into his arms. And in that moment, it felt like nothing else in the world mattered. It wasn't just attraction—it was connection. Deep, raw, and breathtaking.
They talked about the future often—how they'd graduate together, build something lasting. Ben spoke about owning a business someday. Celine dreamed of working with children, maybe starting a foundation for orphaned kids.
"I want us to grow together," she whispered one night.
"And we will," he promised. "You're my forever, Celine."
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When she gave herself to him for the first time, it was not out of pressure—but out of trust, love, and complete emotional surrender. The moment was slow, passionate, and deeply emotional. It wasn't just physical—it was symbolic. In her heart, she was giving herself to the one person she believed would never leave.
And Ben made her feel cherished. Respected. Loved.
They lay in each other's arms afterward, listening to the quiet hum of the night, their bodies wrapped in warmth and whispers.
"I've never felt this way about anyone," Celine said softly, tracing her finger over his chest.
"I don't think I ever will again," Ben replied, kissing the top of her head.
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Celine's world revolved around Ben—and she wouldn't have had it any other way.
In that moment, life was full of light. Their love was strong, beautiful, and unstoppable.
Little did she know… love, like seasons, can change.
But for now, everything was perfect.
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