Chapter 1

After the SAT exam ended, my boyfriend Ethan's mother gave his old books to my brother Mason.

Mason found Ethan's secret crush diary among the pile of books.

The notebook was thick, documenting three years—a full one thousand and ninety-six pages.

Mason cleared his throat and read teasingly in my ear:

"March 1st, gave the strawberry milk to Sophia, but she refused it again. Had to give it to that Vivian girl instead."

"March 2nd, bought two movie tickets, but Sophia didn't show up. Didn't want to waste them, so I had to go watch it with Vivian."

The last page read:

"Failed to confess to Sophia. In a fit of anger, I accepted Vivian's confession."

Mason laughed breathlessly.

"Vivian, how embarrassing! You chased Ethan for 10 years, and he only agreed to date you to spite the girl he actually liked!"

I silently clenched the hem of my school uniform, my face flushing red with embarrassment.

I turned and went back to my room, opened my wish journal, and crossed out the wish about attending the same university as Ethan.