~Leo's~

“She chose him.”

Leo doesn’t say it aloud, but the words echo through his chest like a memory he already prepared for. He stands under the archway, just far enough that they can’t see him. But he sees everything.

Jennie, glowing…not from makeup or lighting, but from something deeper. Like peace. And Reo, holding her like the world finally made sense. Their arms wrapped around Blue, laughter leaking from tears, eyes shining like they finally made it to the shore.

Leo exhales slowly.

His chest tightens, but not with bitterness. No. Something gentler. He smiles. Just a little.

It’s weird, isn’t it? He was the one who gave her...