The transition to middle school brought new challenges and opportunities for Veda and Sara. They found themselves in different classes but remained friends, albeit with less time to spend together. Veda's feelings for Sara continued to grow, and he found himself constantly thinking about her, even when they were apart.
As they entered high school, Veda's feelings became more intense. He longed to confess his love to Sara but was afraid of ruining their friendship. He watched from a distance as Sara interacted with other boys, his heart aching with jealousy. Despite his inner turmoil, Veda remained a loyal friend, supporting Sara in whatever way he could.