Chapter 12: The FinaleThe day of their project presentation arrived. The auditorium buzzed with energy as students and faculty filled the seats. Than stood backstage, nerves threatening to overwhelm him.Kit appeared at his side, exuding calm confidence. "We've got this."Than took a shaky breath. "What if we don't?"Kit grinned. "Then we crash and burn together."Despite himself, Than smiled. "You're impossible.""And you love it," Kit shot back.Their presentation went flawlessly. As they stood together on stage, basking in the applause, Than realized something.He didn't want to go back to life without Kit.Later that evening, as they sat on the rooftop overlooking the city, Than finally found the courage to speak."I like you too," he admitted softly.Kit's eyes sparkled. "Took you long enough."Than rolled his eyes but smiled. "Shut up."Kit laughed, pulling Than into a kiss that tasted like new beginnings.That night, they lay tangled together under the stars. Than traced Kit's features with gentle fingers, committing every detail to memory."What happens now?" Than whispered.Kit pressed a kiss to his temple. "Whatever we want."This was just the start of their story—messy, imperfect, but theirs.And for Than, that was enough.....