Leo was a mess. Adrian, the boy who'd once filled his days with color and chaos, had vanished. It was like he'd fallen off the face of the earth.
Leo had tried everything. He'd texted, called, and even showed up at Adrian's place. But it was like Adrian was avoiding him on purpose. His mom and sister confirmed it: Adrian didn't want to see him.
The art building, once a place of solace and creativity, now felt empty and cold. Adrian was gone, and with him, a piece of Leo's heart. It was like the life had been sucked out of the place.
Leo spent his days wandering the halls, lost in thought. He'd stare out the window, lost in a daze, his mind replaying the good times they'd shared. He missed Adrian's quick wit, his infectious laughter, and most of all, his warmth.
The school seemed to notice Leo's decline. Ethan, his best friend, tried to cheer him up, but nothing worked. Leo was a shadow of his former self.
One day, during lunch, Leo spotted Adrian from across the cafeteria. As soon as Adrian noticed him, he quickly gathered his things and left. Leo felt a pang of disappointment. He had hoped that maybe, just maybe, Adrian would change his mind.
The days turned into weeks, and Leo continued to pine for Adrian. He tried to focus on his studies, but his mind was always wandering. He would often find himself staring at Adrian's empty desk in the art room, lost in thought.
One day, Leo decided to confront Adrian one last time. He found Adrian in the hallway, surrounded by a group of friends. Leo approached him cautiously.
"Adrian," he said, his voice barely a whisper.
Adrian looked up, his eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and indifference. "What do you want, Leo?" he asked, his tone cold.
"I just want to talk to you," Leo replied. "Please, let's talk."
Adrian shook his head. "There's nothing to talk about, Leo. Just leave me alone."
With that, Adrian turned and walked away, leaving Leo heartbroken and confused. He had tried everything, but nothing had worked. He had to accept the fact that Adrian was gone, at least for now.
Leo knew that he had to move on. He had to focus on his future and his happiness. But as he walked away, he couldn't shake the feeling that he would never truly be happy without Adrian.