The Star Who Waited

Summary

Years after graduation, my high school crush became an A-list superstar. When we reunited at a class party, his expression was ice cold. "Do I know you?" Everyone thought Parker had forgotten me. Until the news of my accidental death broke. While packing up my apartment, my best friend found an old love letter Parker had written to me years ago. June, loving you is too bitter. I don't want to like you anymore. But further down, in tiny handwriting: Never mind. I'm lying. That same night, the news of Parker’s suicide trended #1 on X (Twitter). When I opened my eyes again, I was back at that reunion dinner. Looking at Parker’s cold, indifferent face, I tentatively pulled out my phone and sent him a text. The very next second, his phone blasted a unique notification sound—the one reserved for "Special Contacts." Parker: "..."