My name is Lea, 17 years old. I’m enjoying the beautiful moments of high school, with all its excitement—friends, lessons, and even a little drama. But there’s one thing that has always steal my attention lately

He is Alan. My best friend who really loves nature. Every day he observes plants and animals. I secretly like him. The way he explains about nature always amazes me and makes him look so... handsome.

I have feelings for him, even though he doesn’t know what it is.

One day we were studying about flowers together in the garden and he told me his secret.

I love tulips. How about you?

Lea, what is your favorite flower?

I like edelweiss. It can only be found at the top of the mountain. One day i will find it and i'll show it to you.

Lea, I'm moving to another city next month. I haven't told anyone yet. You're the only one who knows now so please keep my secret.

Then why are you telling me this?

Because you're my best friend. I want you to know it first before anyone else.

After he said that, I got mad at him. Even until the day he left, I refused to speak to him.

A month later, Alan truly left this town. He kept sending me messages, but I never replied. I was still upset that he left me alone, but deep down, I knew I couldn’t keep avoiding him forever. Perhaps it’s because I liked him that it felt so painful and frustrating when he left me so easily. I was mad, but honestly, I missed him too.

Lea, I know you're still upset with me, but I just want to tell you something. I'm going to climb a mountain tomorrow, and I’ll find an Edelweiss to give to you.

And why are you telling me this? Because I’m your best friend, huh? 

If I can find it, you have to forgive me and let things go back to how they used to be. Honestly, I miss you Lea.

Lea, I'm so scared here. I wanna go home

A few days later...

At midnight, a message arrived.

Where are you?! You're okay, right?

There was no reply from him after that and it really worried me.

Alan

Lea

Strangely, by morning, the message was gone.

The next day, I met Alexa. She’s someone who has always hated me. Ever since Alan left, she’s had more freedom to show her hatred toward me.

Now you are nobody Lea. Don't act like Alan is yours anymore. He even left you and moved to another city.

But who would have guessed that the next day, Alexa passed away? No one knew the cause, not even Alexa’s parents.

When I heard the news, even though I hated her, I was deeply shocked. I never imagined this would happen, especially after she had spoken to me just yesterday.