A Second Chance for my First Love

He was the most popular guy.

He was the most handsome guy

He was the smartest guy.

He was the richest guy.

He was the most athletic guy.

He was the most perfect man.

And...

He was my first love.

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My best friend called me and told me that there was going to be a class reunion tomorrow. I was going to meet my classmates from high school. I was a bit excited - no, very excited.

After her call, I went to sleep.

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When work finished, I immediately took the taxi to the restaurant that the class reunion was in. I met my best friend at the entrance and we walked to where everyone else was.

I saw many of my old friends there. They all smiled and greeted me. There was also the class president, he changed a lot.

But, what caught my eye the most was him, my first love. He grew into a even more handsome man with a perfect body. He was in a black suit with a red tie. Many of my old classmates were dazzled by him, I as well was entranced.

He looked my way and smiled. I nodded my head in embarrassment and smiled back.

It seems like he's still not married yet since he's not wearing a ring. Maybe I could still have a chance? Just kidding.

Everyone was drinking and having lots of fun. I joined in on the conversation whenever I could. I was having a great time. In the middle of the reunion, I went to the washroom.

When I came out of the washroom, through the windows, I saw my first love. He was smoking. When did he start doing this? Out of curiosity, I walked over to him and asked,

"You smoke?"

He nodded his head and sighed.

"I know it's not good, but I can't stop. It's all because..." He paused.

He looked like he was in pain, could something have happened to him in the past?

"Seems like you've been through a lot for the past years" I said.

"Yep..." he replied.

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When the reunion ended many people were drunk. I only drank a bit so I wasn't very drunk. I held onto my best friend as she continued talking about how she wanted to do this again. She was one of my classmates that took in a lot of alcohol. I tried to call for a taxi but there was none.

"You need help?" A familiar voice asked.

My heart skipped a beat and I looked behind me. It was him.

"Yeah...My friend here is drunk so I'm taking her home but no taxis were responding. I'm planning to take the bus though." I replied.

"The bus at this time? That's not safe. Come with me, I'll drive you guys home" he said.

I thanked him and got inside his car. It was very tidy.

I fastened my seat belt and my best friend's. I told him to drive to my best friend's house first.

On the way there, it was just silence. No one was talking and my friend fell asleep. Soon, we reached her house and dropped her off.

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"Can you send me the address to your house?" he asked.

I nodded and sent it on my phone.

We were almost at my house until-

A truck turned left at a red light. The truck hit his car and I don't remember what happened after that.

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I woke up in an unfamiliar room. I wiped my eyes and looked around me. Wasn't I in a car accident? How come I don't feel any pain? Why am I wearing my high school uniform?

I got off the bed and walked towards a woman who was familiar. If I remember correctly, she was the nurse in my high school.

"You're awake now? Were you injured anywhere?" She asked.

"What happened?" I responded.

"You fell down the stairs with the student over there" she answered.

I looked towards the direction she was pointing at. It was the man that was driving me home.

Suddenly, he got up. He looked confused.

When he saw me, he ran towards me.

"Hey, weren't we in my car?" he asked.

"Yes we were...Then a truck hit us...And now we're here" I replied.

"This is high school r-right?" he said.

"That's right?" I answered.

"T-Then s-she's here right?!" He suddenly yelled.

She? Who's she?

My first love immediately ran out of the infirmary and I chased after him. What's happening?

He rushed into a classroom and yelled out a name.

A beautiful and gentle looking girl turned and looked at him. He walked over and hugged the girl. He had tears in his eyes.

"Y-You're alive..." he cried.

Everyone was surprised, including me. That girl...I think she was the girl who passed away due to a murderer. So the two of them had a relationship?

"U-Um...Why are you hugging me?" the girl blushed.

"I love you" he replied.

...I fell in love with him when he helped me several times during class. Whenever I needed help with work, he would always be there for me.

Right now, he looked really happy to see the girl. It's an emotion that I could never give him.

So...Why was I brought back to the past after that accident? Was it to toy with my feelings?

I'm sure that's a question that that I will never be able to find an answer to.

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