I FORGOT YOU FIRST ( ONHOLD )
The Girl Who Looks Too Much
Shrimps (author)
Hello everyone 👋
Shrimps (author)
Erm 😅… this is first time trying this, I have nothing much to say.
Shrimps (author)
Hope you love it 😊.
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
She’s staring again.
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
You’re sure?
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
Yes.
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
Who?
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
That Scholarship student.
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
Ah… her.
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
The quiet one who sits behind?
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
*Nods* That’s the one.
The lecture hall hummed quietly, filled with scribbling pens and the soft shuffle of notebooks.
Elena sat two rows behind Adrian. Her notebook was open, handwriting neat,but her attention drifted constantly. Every so often, her eyes would lift, catching Adrian’s calm, distant presence.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 Don’t look at him today.😣
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Just focus. *determined look*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭It’s not that hard… *determined look*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Why is he sitting right in front of me? 😭😖*gets distracted again*
She lowered her gaze, trying to follow the lecture, but her thoughts betrayed her. Slowly, almost unconsciously, her eyes lifted. They settled on Adrian. Effortless. Composed. Distant. There was something magnetic about him, something she couldn’t ignore.
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
She looked again.👀
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
Tracking this already?🧐
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
It’s hard not to notice.
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
Adrian?
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
Are you going to say something?
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
You’re just going to ignore her?
Adrian Cole (ML)
There’s nothing to address. ❄️
Elena’s fingers tightened slightly on her pen. She told herself this would be the last time. It never was.
After a quiet pause, Adrian tilted his head slightly and looked back. Just a flicker, but it was enough.
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
Well… he noticed. 👀
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
That didn’t take long.
Their eyes met. Elena froze completely. Her pen stopped moving. The quiet buzz of the lecture hall seemed to fade. For a moment, nothing existed except that look. Then, his expression shifted.
There was no curiosity, no confusion.
Just cold, unmistakable dismissiveness. ❄️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
… 💔* looks at her feet*
She understood immediately.
And somehow, that made it worse.
Adrian Cole (ML)
She should stop. ❄️
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
That’s… harsh.
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
You don’t even know her.
Adrian Cole (ML)
I don’t need to. ❄️
The bell rang, cutting through the tension.
Elena flinched slightly and quickly gathered her books.
She stood a little too fast.
The chair scraped sharply across the floor.A few students glanced up.
She paused for half a second, gripping her bag tighter, then walked out fast without looking back.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭That was unnecessary
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭You need to stop doing this. 💔
Behind her, Adrian’s gaze lingered slightly longer than expected.
Not long enough to mean anything.
But not short enough to ignore.
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
You could have handled that differently.
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
You didn’t have to make it so obvious.
Adrian Cole (ML)
If she understands, she’ll stay away. ❄️
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
….. *silent*
Elena didn’t stay away.
Not yet.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Laying on bed *
CLASS GROUP CHAT
Class Rep:
There’s a gathering tonight.
Class rep:
Location will be shared later. 😉
Student 1:
Finally.
Student 2:
Who’s going?
Student 3:
Is Adrian coming?
Student 4:
Of course, ADRIAN, KAI AND JULIAN are coming so he definitely will.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Heart skips a beat seeing his name 💓*
Elena stared at the screen a little longer than necessary.
Her heart beating rapidly . Something reckless whispered: Go.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
I shouldn’t go. It won’t change anything. * struggling to make a decision *
Her thumb hovered over the screen.
She knew better. She knew exactly how it would end.
And yet…
Elena Whitmore (FL)
Just this once.
It was a quiet, almost insignificant decision.
But it would change everything.
Shrimps (author)
That’s it..
Shrimps (author)
I never knew writing chat stories would be soo…. Erm 🫤
Shrimps (author)
Anyways hope you like it
DESPERATE
The room was quiet. Too quiet.
Elena Whitmore stood in front of her mirror, unmoving, her reflection staring right back at her like it was waiting for an answer she hadn’t given yet.
Her phone lay on the bed behind her, screen still glowing faintly from the class group chat.
Party tonight.
Adrian will be there.
Her fingers slowly lifted to adjust the thin strap of her dress.
She had already changed twice.
This was the third outfit.
And somehow… it still didn’t feel right.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*looking in the mirror * ….
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* lips pressed*
Her lips pressed together
Her brows slightly drawn
Her chest rising just a little faster than normal 💓
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Why am I even trying this hard…?
The question came quietly, almost like she didn’t want to hear the answer.
Because she already knew it.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭I won’t stay long. Just…. a little while.
she didn’t move.
Not yet.
Her eyes lingered on her reflection again.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Stares at her self *
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Maybe… tonight will be different.💓
She left her room with a glimmer of hope in her eyes ✨
The night air was cool against her skin as she stepped out of the car.
The building in front of her stood tall, elegant, lights glowing warmly through the glass.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Hesitates*
She hesitated at the entrance.
Just for a second.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭I can still go back.
But then,
She pushed the door open.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Steps in*
Music wrapped around her instantly.
Low bass. Soft lights. Voices blending into laughter and movement.
It was overwhelming.
Too many people. Too many faces.
She didn’t belong here.
And yet,
Her eyes began searching.
Almost instinctively.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*looking for Adrian*
Standing not too far from the bar, surrounded by the same three people he was always with.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*heart starts to race💓*
Kai Laurent (Ml best friend)
*Relaxed* 😏
Julian Cross (Ml best friend)
*Talking*$&$#&-$$—$
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
*Silent*….
Adrian wasn’t laughing as much as the others.
He never did.
But he was there.
Present. Controlled.
Unreachable. ❄️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Slow down her steps*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Stops*
Her fingers curled slightly at her sides.
Her heartbeat… louder now. 💓
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 He’s really here…
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* Lub-Dub Lub-Dub💓*
She didn’t move closer.
She didn’t call out.
She just… watched.
Like she always did.
Adrian Cole (ML)
*took a slow sip of wine 🍷 *
Adrian Cole (ML)
*Another sip*
Adrian Cole (ML)
*Frowns*❄️
His brows pulled together faintly
His grip tightened slightly around the glass
His posture shifted, just a little
It was subtle.
So subtle most people wouldn’t notice.
But Elena did.
She always noticed him. 💓
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*looking at Adrian with concern 🙁*
Adrian Cole (ML)
*his hand on his temple.* *exhaled slightly 💨*
Ethan Blackwood (Ml best friend)
*Looks at Adrian* You good?
Adrian didn’t answer immediately.
His gaze drifted, slightly unfocused.
Adrian Cole (ML)
* in a low voice * …Yeah. Just need a minute.❄️
Adrian Cole (ML)
* stood up and walked away*.. ❄️
He stepped away.
Calm. Controlled.
Like nothing was wrong.
All three boys: watched him go for a second.
Then turned back to the conversation.
Elena hadn’t realized she had moved until the music faded behind her.
The hallway was quieter.
Cooler.
Her thoughts finally catching up with her.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Why did he look like that…? *concern*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*heard voices* 💭 ADRIAN?
The voices came from inside.
Soft. Whispered.
But clear enough.
Elena stopped just outside the washroom.
Not meaning to listen.
But not leaving either.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* STANDING OUTSIDE THE WASHROOM*
Girl 1:
The waiter did his job. He drank most of it.
Girl 2:
I told you it would work. 😌
Girl 1:
Give it a few minutes. Then we move him upstairs.
Girl 2:
Tomorrow? Everyone will believe it. *chuckles*
Girl 1:
He won’t be able to deny anything.
Elena didn’t move.
Didn’t breathe properly.
Her mind tried to catch up with what she had just heard.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Waiter…?
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 Drink…?
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 Move him…?
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* heart tightens suddenly* 💔
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 They drugged him…
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Stumbles*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭This isn’t my business…
I should just go back…
Adrian. Memories of what happened this morning flashed back to her.
The way he looked at her.
Like she didn’t exist.
Her fingers curled tighter.
A new thought slipped in.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭what if…
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Hesitates*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭If I help him… He’ll finally notice me.💓
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭This is my chance… * face brightens up*
And just like that, She turned.
Went back to where she saw him, the bar.
Her eyes searched immediately. Faster now. More urgent.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* looking for ADRIAN*
But he wasn’t there anymore.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*heart skipped a beat *
She walked out of that room, and walked out of the room.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Come out In a hurry*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Still looking for him*
Then she saw him.
Further ahead.
Moving toward the hotel rooms.
Adrian Cole (ML)
* Uneven steps * ❄️
His steps uneven
His hand brushing the wall
His shoulders slightly tense ❄️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*startled* 💭It’s already working…
But beneath that, Something else.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭If I don’t go now… they will….
She followed him.
Not fast enough to draw attention.
But not slow enough to lose him.
Adrian Cole (ML)
*Reached a room and stumbled Inside* ❄️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*stops* * chest rising and falling quickly*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭If I go in… He’ll see me.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* fingers trembled slightly.*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭He has to 💓
She hardened herself and stepped inside.
THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED
Shrimps (author)
Hello 👋 everyone
The door closed softly behind her.
Not a loud sound.
Not dramatic.
Just a quiet click. And suddenly, The noise from the party disappeared.
Silence.
Thick. Heavy.
Almost suffocating.
Elena stood just inside the room, her back still close to the door, fingers slightly curled at her sides.
Her heart was beating too fast. 💓
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*heart racing *💓
Across the room, Adrian had already moved forward.
He leaned against the wall, one hand braced against it.
His head dipped slightly.
His breathing… uneven. ❄️
He exhaled slowly, like he was trying to steady himself.
But it wasn’t working.
Adrian Cole (ML)
*uneven breathes*
She took a small step forward.
Then stopped.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭 Say something… Explain why you’re here…
But her throat felt tight.
Dry.
All the words she had imagined saying to him…
Gone.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*veryyy nervous 😥 *
He lifted his head slightly.
His gaze found her.
But it wasn’t sharp like usual.
It was… off.
Blurred.
His eyes struggled to focus
His jaw tightened slightly,
His grip on the wall shifted
For a moment,
He just looked at her.
Like he was trying to understand something.
Adrian Cole (ML)
*lifts his head* ❄️
Adrian Cole (ML)
*blurred gaze looking at her* ❄️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*heart jumps* 💗
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭he is looking at me. *full of excitement*
That thought alone made her chest tighten.
She took another step closer.
Careful. Hesitant.
Like approaching something fragile.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* in a soft voice* ADRIAN
Her voice came out quieter than she expected.
Adrian Cole (ML)
* His brows pulled together faintly.* ❄️
Adrian Cole (ML)
…Why are you here?❄️❄️* low strained voice*
The question wasn’t gentle.
Even in his state, it carried suspicion.
Distance.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* fingers tightened slightly.*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭Tell him… tell him the truth…
But what truth?
That she followed him?
That she heard everything?
That she wanted him to notice her?
None of it sounded right.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* hesitates* You… didn’t look okay.
It stretched.
Uncomfortable..
Adrian Cole (ML)
* let out a quiet, almost humorless breath.* 💨
He pushed himself slightly away from the wall
But the moment he did
His balance faltered
Instinctively
Elena stepped forward quickly.
Her hands reaching out
Grabbing his arm.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* holds him out of instinct*
Adrian Cole (ML)
*pauses*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Her fingers tightened around his sleeve as she steadied him.*
Her breath caught immediately. 💓
This was the closest she had ever been to him.
His head tilted slightly as he looked down at her hand gripping him.
Then… slowly… back up to her face.
Something shifted in his expression.
Not softness.
Not warmth.
But rather….
Adrian Cole (ML)
* looks at her with suspicion* ❄️
It came together wrongly in his mind.
He drank something
He felt off
He left
And she was here
Too perfect.
Too convenient.
Adrian Cole (ML)
* Grabs her wrist* ❄️
Not gently.
Not painfully.
But firmly.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*eyes widened 😳*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* breath hitched* ADRIAN…
Adrian Cole (ML)
You followed me❄️❄️❄️
The words weren’t a question.
They were a conclusion.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* Shook her head immediately 🙂↔️*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*In a panicked voice* No—I— I didn’t—😰
But her voice faltered.
Because she did follow him.
Adrian Cole (ML)
*His grip tightened slightly.* ❄️❄️
Adrian Cole (ML)
You think I wouldn’t notice?❄️❄️❄️❄️
Elena’s Heart
It dropped.
Hard. 😢
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭He thinks… No… no, that’s not…
Her fingers trembled
Her lips parted slightly
Her chest tightened painfully
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* desperately * I just wanted to help..
Adrian Cole (ML)
*in a Cold disbelieving laugh😂❄️*
He leaned slightly closer.
Not because he wanted to.
But because his balance demanded it. They were too close now.
Breath mixing.
Space gone.
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*mind went blank. heart racing uncontrollably. 💓*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
💭This isn’t right… This isn’t what I wanted…
The sound was sharp.
Loud in the quiet room.
Both of them turned.
The girls stood there.
Exactly the same ones from the washroom.
Behind them.
Two more students.
Phones already halfway raised.
Eyes wide.
Girl 1:
Well… *in a mocking tone*
Her gaze dragged over the scene,
Elena close to Adrian
Adrian holding her wrist
The distance between them nonexistent
Girl 2 :
Guess we didn’t need to do anything after all 😏
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* Her face drained instantly.*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* loosened grip on Adrian’s arm.*
Elena Whitmore (FL)
No…* in a soft voice*
Adrian Cole (ML)
* expression hardened *❄️❄️
Whatever doubt might have existed.
Gone.
It looked exactly like this:
She followed him
She got him alone
She stayed in the room with him
There was no other explanation.
Student 1:
Wait, is that Elena??
Student 2:
And Adrian??
Student 3:
They’re alone together
Elena Whitmore (FL)
This isn’t what it looks like… I didn’t mean
* Her chest tightened painfully. *😢
Adrian Cole (ML)
*released her wrist slowly.*❄️❄️
Adrian Cole (ML)
*Eyes full of disgust*🥶
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Looks at him and see the disgust in his eyes*💔💔💔
Adrian Cole (ML)
I knew it.❄️🥶
Elena Whitmore (FL)
* eyes widened.* Knew… what?
But deep down
She understood.
That moment.
That single moment.
Destroyed everything before it even had a chance to begin.
She thought she was helping him.
She thought he would finally notice her.
Instead,
She became the girl who trapped him.
And by morning.
Everyone would believe it. 🌩️
Elena Whitmore (FL)
*Heart sinks*
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