After Accidentally Sending a Message to My Ex-Boyfriend Chapter 2

Alex Shaw was a year ahead of me in high school.

During those years, he was something of a celebrity at school.

He came from a good family, had great looks, and was a top student.

Many girls had crushes on him. I was just one of many.

I also fantasized about winning over this unattainable guy, but it was just a fantasy.

The closest I ever got to him was watching him on the basketball court from the bleachers.

Even among the crowd of spectators, I was unremarkable.

The turning point came on an ordinary hot summer day. During a break in the game, his eyes scanned the crowd, finally landing on me.

Like a dream, he walked straight towards me and "borrowed" the water bottle from my hand.

Then he tilted his head back and drained the entire bottle.

"Hey, add me on SnapChat so I can pay you back for the water." Those were the first words he ever said to me.

"N-no... I mean, sure, let's add each other." I fumbled for my phone in a daze.

And just like that, we connected on social media.

Even with his contact info, I never imagined anything would happen between us. I only messaged him on holidays.

"Happy 4th of July, Alex."

"Happy 4th."

"Happy Thanksgiving, Alex."

"Happy Thanksgiving."

...

Out of politeness, he always replied.

During our senior year, I found out he was planning to study abroad for college.

After much deliberation, I decided to close this chapter of my youth. I gathered my courage and confessed to him.

"Alex, I've actually liked you for a long time."

He replied instantly: "Then let's be together."

Me: ???!!!

And just like that, we started dating.

Looking back now, it all seems so rushed and impulsive.