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Neil was never one to believe in true love, from a young age he was told and made to believe that true love was a real thing, just something people who were desperate for love believed in. So he never did, he closed his heart up to love, and focused on his studies. Never to find love. Love is for children, and he needed to be above the silly imagination of true love. That is until he met Anastasia, they met in highschool, he was the shy quiet guy who never looked up from his text books and she was the life of the party. When their eyes met, Neil swore he felt the entire world go still and his eyes focused on her only. From that moment he knew they were meant to be. They started dating their sophomore year of highschool, becoming the highschool sweethearts in love stories, she was the only one who knew the real Neil and treated him as if he was worth the love she gave him. She was the one who always pulled him out of the music room when he was meant to be practicing the violin, and led him to be in the world and learn how to live. She brought the best out of him. But their love was put to the test when they went to separate colleges when they graduated. They began to grow apart, finding it hard to keep in touch they were struggling to navigate the long distance relationship, the fight and arguing had started to become overwhelming and the inevitable had happened, causing Neil and Anastasia to break up with each other. That day Neil stopped believing in true love, he refused to allow himself to fall in love. As far as he knew, love was a lie and his whole world was over. That was almost 8 years ago. Now at the age of 27 Neil worked at a local College as a professor, he taught creative writing. His students would call Neil the best Professor they had ever met, while his colleges would call him cold and closed off. He didn't speak to his coworkers and when he did it was always cocky and arrogant, he saw it as teasing but his coworkers said it wasn't. Neil didn't ca

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re about the labels he was told, nor did he care about making friends. So he didn't, he went into his classroom, taught, helped any student who needed it. Tutored other students to hopefully provide a sense of security to those who knew he was there to listen and help them understand their assignments, then he'd go home. He did the same thing every day, until today. Today he had to have a meeting with the new head of the department, to discuss his options and why the rest of the staff had tried to get him fired. He sighed heavily, he wasn't looking forward to this meeting, he knew it was only a matter of time before they fired him, he had it coming. As he passed his coworkers in the hall, he couldn't help but shrink into himself as he heard his coworkers snickering and whispering “his last walk in the halls, i'll be glad to see him leave.” and the words of students as they watched him walking. ‘Mr Young is in trouble, I really hope he isn't in trouble. He's my favorite professor. " Shaking his head, Neil walked towards the main office. He carefully sat in a chair beside the office door, holding his head high. ‘Don't let them see you weak Neil, you are not going to be fired, and you are not here for them. You are here to give students a place to feel safe and to encourage them to express themselves through their writing.’ he told himself as he laid his folder down on his lap looking forward. “Mr Young.” the secretary spoke softly, carefully leaning forward so they could see Neil better.. “The director is ready for you. I'm sorry for the wait”

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Neil took a deep breath calming his nerves as he carefully stood up. He turned to the office door and knocked, when he heard the soft ‘come in’ he opened the door preparing to hear his sentence that would determine the rest of his teaching career, and who he saw made his heart stop beating. His eyes widened as he saw her. The love he had once lost and assumed he would never see again, his past lover who he longed to see again, his soul mate. “Anastasia Leonva? Is that truly you?” @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

*Anastasia on the other hand was the complete opposite. She believed in true love after watching a couple of classic Disney movies when she was around 5 like Cinderella finding her Prince Charming, Ariel finding her Prince Eric. Ana, when she was 7 always thought that find her “prince” if she always clumsy, just like those princess. And if wasn’t Disney, well her parents were high-school sweethearts having met in Germany their freshman year there and coming to the states when they got married. Ana growing up took every moment looking at the guys she talked with as her “true love”. Toxic. That was until she laid eyes upon Neil her freshman year of highschool. He made her heart skip a beat or 2 the tall, brunette but she never thought the two would date. He was the polar opposite of her but thank the stars polar opposites attract right? As the two entered their sophomore year of highschool Anastasia was on cloud nine when he asked her to be his girlfriend. She finally found her Prince Charming.. or so she thought. Everything in high-school was amazing from sharing their first kiss, to going on cheesy dates, to dragging Neil out of his shell to just being by him she thought this was met to be, this wasn’t her boyfriend no. This was her husband the person she wanted to married, start a family with, have children with and grow old! As they graduated college her Fanasty shattered infront of her very eyes.. this man she loved.. she never recalled fighting him this much especially over cheesy things such as going to parties. The communication between them started becoming impeccable, despite the 2 hour time zone difference due to Anastasia going out of state. And then everything went black.. when the two mutually decided to break up. That was it. No more believing in true love.

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Anastasia changed that day when they went there separate paths,she became numb drowning herself in school work.. becoming a renowned Author at a young age after publishing her non-fiction story. She gradated with her B.S in English a year early and getting her Masters in Linguistics and Literature and traveled the world for book tours and continued to write novels.. Now as 8 years past Ana was 26, she became the head department chair of the local university of the English department, overseeing all English classes and teaching some as well. Anastasia was still a famous author writing in her free time but her main focus was making the English department better. Nothing prepared her for her meeting with Neil. As soon as she read his name it was like flashbacks.. but she thought maybe it was a different Neil. A person with the same name. As she say come in.. her eyes widen. It was really him, her highschool sweetheart. She didn’t even know how to feel, she felt sweaty? Her stomach churning as she took a deep breath and exhaled looking to Neil* “Mr Young, please, have a seat” she spoke in a professional manner, there wasn’t time to reminisce,atleast not right now. “I understand half the staff wants to get you fired..” *she say as she’d look at her computer screen pulling up his ratings “But according to your ratings, and performance your an excellent professor, it seems All the students love you.. so why does the staff want you gone?” she’d ask curiously looking at him, you could tell, I looked numb even still, I couldn’t bring myself to even act joyful like always

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@Ken

Neil gave a small nod as he sat in the chair infront of Anastasia, he wasn't siprised ehrn she didn't react a certain way towards him, he decided to just remain professional. He set the papers down on his lap as he looked at Anastasia with a serious look, his look showed he had shoved any and all emotion away so he coukd remain professional. Which wasn't anything knew, he always did this even if it annoyed and angered others. "They seemed to be aggravated I am more popular then any of them would like, they have mentioned numerous times how much they wish to see me out." He replied with a shrug. "If we are here to speak about my coworkers wishes to be friends, I'd much rather be fired thank you." He said shortly as he gave Anastasia a raised eyebrow. He really didn't care if he was going to be fired or not, he just worried how his students would react , he knew most of them would come into storming into the office demanding his return. But he also knew some of his coworkers would be praising his leave. "I cannot help, they are angry I do not wish to make friends ." @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

“hmp..” Shed sigh leaning back on her chair looking at Neil. The way he looked all serious it reminded her of when they first met as Anastasia would scoff and sit up, typing away on her computer infront of her “Well I’m not going to fire my best professor just because the others are throwing a. Hissy fit about it, but you also need to make the effort to get along with them” she’d say looking at him with a sharp look “It’s hard but for the sake of this department. I’ll have a chat with the other professors, see why they hold such a childish grudge towards you, popularity can’t be the only reason” Ana said as she’d shake her head at his comment about being fired “You too are acting childish if you rather lose your job than just pretended to get along..” she’d mumble quietly as she was typing away just some notes about what they were talking about. The two sat in silence for a bit with only the clacking of her keyboard heard , as 2 minutes passed Anastasia would finally look back towards him “I’ll make sure you make friends. I did it before I’ll do it again” she merely remark as she’d lean forward on her desk “Okay Mr Young?” she’d playfully smirk “just play kind that’s all I’m asking…” @Ken

Listening to Anna Talk, Neil couldn't help but raise an eyebrow as he looked at her, he narrowed his eyes slightly when she mentioned he too was being childish, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. He was being far from childish, he was being logical, and far more patient then he wanted to be. but of course he didn't say that, he just gave a small nod. watching her type on the computer “Whatever you say.” he said sharply as he looked down at his files. This already was an uncomfortable situation, and now he really couldn't speak his mind, and risked getting fired, but he really wasn't known for keeping his tongue in. “Is this all or do you wish to continue to belittle me?” he asked as he raised his head again to look at her. scoffing when she mentioned she would help him make friends just iek she did in the past “because yes i would rather be fired, then pretend to be friends with those i have no interest in being friends with.not to mention,i much rather teach not gather with coworkers who could care less if i did or did not work here, as for you helping me make friends, that was in highschool, we are adults now Anastasia not children, if i want friends then i will make them, and if the time comes and i need assistance i will ask, until then stop.” He didn't mean to sound harsh, but that was the way he was especially after the turmoil he had felt working at the school. He was an adult, if he didn't want to make friends he shouldn't be forced to, that was what he did not understand, maybe that is what was frustrating him the most at the moment everyone had seemed to be treating him as if he was a helpless kid,or a horrible person because he didn't want friends. Neil closed his eyes for a moment to take a deep breath. “I would not like to relive the past, I am here to work, no relationship or anything of the sort. We are no more than strangers, you made that clear when you demanded our break up.”he replied giving her an annoyed look. He didn't

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seem to be the same Neil she knew in highschool before she dragged him out of his comfort zone. he stood up, carefully straightening his jacket as he looked at her with a serious look. “now, am i free to leave, and go back to the library to finish my work?”he asked with a raised eyebrow. He didn't want to be here in this room, he couldn't bear to see her like this, not after all the hurt she has caused him. even if he had caused her just as much hurt, he wasn't ready to face any of it yet. “just a FYI Anastasia, those weren't true friends, they were just people who laughed in my dismay.” he replied in almost a whisper, he had no friends, they all left when they found out he and Anna had broken up, they all left him, taking her side in the break up. causing him to close himself up again, and no longer trust those who say they are friends. “if you force me to make friends, i will refuse.” he replied softly. Neil sighed as he held his folders close. “I apologize for seeming harsh, I truly don't. but you have to realize when we parted ways, everyone left me for you Anna. So new friends are not something I am looking for. maybe one day but not now. especially not when i know it is fake friendships ”he said softly, fully looking at her with sad eyes. watching her to see what she would say when he revealed this new information.''If you don't believe me you can go ask them, i know what they said, and i know how they feel Anna. You may have high hopes that it isn't but i'm warning you , you will be very disappointed.” he whispered looking down at the ground sadly. he was sad he had admitted it, he hadn't really admitted until now but it had hurt him deeply. caused him so much hurt he really wasn't sure how he could handle or deal with it, so he had closed himself off to making any new friends. Neil sighed, shaking his head. “It doesn't matter, your boss does as you see Fit.+

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I'm going back to the library to complete grading my assignments. you have my personal Number if you need to get ahold of me. Goodnight Miss Leonova.” he whispered, beginning to make his way out of the door, his head held high and heart aching, as if longing for her to call him back. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

Ana listened to him, a bit shocked, flabbergasted even at his attitude! she couldn't help but slightly scoff "belittle-- excuse me Mr. Young I am not belittling you! I am trying to help" as she bit her tongue. the audcity this man had! as she listened to him speak about how hed rather get fired than just make simple fired astonished her and then.. her eyes widen when he mentioned highschool, shed scoff "Excuse me?!" her eyes lit in fury as shed run her tongue along her teeth, annoyed. "Very well then Mr. Young, Ill butt out from here on out.." shed say, straightening some papers on her desk, she was hurt but chose not to show it what so ever "I respect your choices to not relive the past, I too dont want that.." she give a sharp gaze as he spoke about how they were merely strangers. Strangers?! Anas heart broke hearing that word, did their past mean nothing to them at all? so much so they were just strangers! Ana would gulp leaning back on her chair as looked at her "Yes.. your dismissed.." she spoke softly a hint of hurtness in her voice, choosing to stay quiet after his comment about friends "I- I understand, I wont force you to do anything.." she say sadden, this wasnt the Niel she knew and loved, no, this was someone different "Night Neil..." shed quietly say as she watched him leave. she felt defeated and lost.. letting him walk out on her like all those years ago As hours passed Anastasia finished up her work, sending emails upon emails and reviving a book, in which she went under the alias A.L. It would be around 9pm as Ana would get up, tossing on her trench coat and turning off the lights in her office heading out.. shed look at the library, curious if he was still there.. something in her told her to check, as shed approach the library, opening the door and holding her briefcase infront of her, as she walked around looking for him @Ken

Neil walked out of the office, he had a sour taste in his mouth, not quite sure how to handle or deal with these sudden emotions he was feeling. He had longed for the day he saw her again, was able to see her smile,hear her laugh. But he hadn't expected the raw and hurt feelings to just boil out of him like that. But he had held in so much anger, that it was hard for him to hold it in any longer. ‘what an idiot you are Neil, you made a fool of yourself and may have just ruined any chance of reconnecting. But this is for the best. Love isn't for you, love is for people who earned it, and you haven't' He scowled himself as he made his way into the library, he couldn't help sigh. Taking in the silence of the library he began to try and calm his nerves. He slowly walked to one of the office spaces and set his things down, he grabbed his headphones from his bag and put them on, downing out the pencil noises and pages being turned. Carefully going through his Spotify playlist he came across his Violin Playlist he made himself, during the breakup he put his pain in music and decided to upload it for others to enjoy, he didn't realize his music had picked up to the point he was now a Spotify verified artist. He supposed that was an upside to the most heartbreaking moment in his life. Humming softly as he pushed play, allowing the soft music to drift him away, as he began working on his last minute paperwork. He didn't know how long he was working for, but the next time he looked up it was completely dark outside, causing him to stop and frown. He wasn't sure what time it was, or if he had stopped to eat. Telling by the painful growl in his stomach he hadn't. Pushing the end button on his phone he took his headphones off and looked around confusedly. 'how long have I been here?'He asked himself as he stiffly stood up. Stretching slightly he began to put his things back into his bag, preparing to leave. He paused looking confused when he saw a Bagel and an ice coffe

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e on his desk with a note. He picked the note up and smiled. 'Saw you working hard, though you may need some fuel. Thank you for working hard Mr Young! We love and appreciate you!' ~Your favorite students Neil chuckled carefully, taking a sip of the coffee and a bite of the Bagel. He couldn't believe his students remembered his favorite order, exactly how he liked it. He smiled walking out the door of the library, looking down at his bagel, causing him to bump into someone he wasn't expecting causing his coffee to dump all over them. "Oh gosh! I am so so sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you! I wasn't watching where I was-" He stopped when he saw who it was. It was Anna. "I- um." He stared as he looked at her with wide eyes, he didn't know if she was going to yell or shout at him, he stood there. Waiting for her reaction, hoping that it would be a good one and not one he would regret. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

Anna would stumble back as the coffee spilt on her. Ready to be furious as she looked up seeing Neil she responded “i-it’s fine Neil” she spoke softly as she’d excuse herself to the bathroom 5-7 minutes passed as Anna would be rigorously cleaning the coffee off her, as she came out her dusty pink blouse was stained with a brown coffee spot, and she reeked of the iced coffee as she’d have her hair in a messy bun “Long night huh?” Shed say just calm, she too was exhausted and didn’t even have the energy to her mad or upset, honestly she was relieved she bumped into Neil “I-um I glad I ran into you I was just trying to find you—“ her voice trails as she spoke again “i— I just wanted to make sure you were okay.. and I’m glad you are it’s late and I was worried..” she’d admit as she’d look down at herself “I hope you got what you needed to be done” she’d look up at him @Ken

"Worried about me?" He asked looking at her with wide frightened eyes, he hadn't expected her to be worried for him at all, he was sure she'd just leave and forget about him until the next complaint from his coworkers. But for her to actually worry about his well being was a shock. "I did yes." He replied slowly, watching her with a raised eyebrow. "Are you alright, no one comes into the library at night unless they are preparing for finals, getting lady minute tutoring, or like me grading." He admitted carefullt putting his papers into his bag, that rested against his shoulder. He watched her for a long moment before he slowly opened the door allowing her to leave first before he followed. "Please, Anna tell me why you where trying to find me? I'm afraid I am not as popular as you wish you believe, and I'm afraid it isn't safe to walk alone at night. So I will walk you to your car." He replied not telling her he actually lived on campus in a dorm. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

Anastasia nodded as shed mouth yeah, she was worried for him and his expression surprised her. why did he look for frightened to hear that? shed shake those thoughts away as shed awkwardly clear her throat "good.. im glad" she respond looking away from him "h-huh yeah im fine.." she respond looking at him once more with soften eyes, tired "Like I said, I was just coming to check up on you" shed re-iterate, as she thanked him for opening the door as she walked out "I didn't think id need a reason to find you Neil.." shed furrow her brows as shed then shrug "popular or not.. I still care for you whether that be in a romantic or platonic way.." shed admit as shed go on "are you sure.. what about your safety? I can drive you to your place" shed say as they walked to her car, a newer model of an Audi as shed take out her key fob and unlocked the doors, opening the back seat to put her stuff there @Ken

Neil raised an eyebrow at her. "You don't have to have a reason, but people don't normally come looking for me unless there is a reason." He replied as he placed rolled his eyes, looking up at the sky. As she said she coukd drive him home he simplely shook his head. "That won't be Necessary. I love close by and I enjoy the walks, they help me calm my nerves before I go to bed." He replied in simple terms as he looked at her, watching as she placed her belongings in the back seat. He couldn't help but feel a ping of a emotion he wasn't sure of when he saw her car. He couldn't remeber the last time he saw something so new. Quickly looking away, he fiddled eith his ear lobe, a habit he's had since he was a kid. When he lied, or felt uncomfortable he's always fiddle with his ears acting as natural as he could. "It's only a 15 minute walk, the apartment is close by. I'll be heading to bed soon anyways." He hummed. Jumping when a student called from the side walk. 'See you at the dorms. Mr Young!' Causing him to deflate waiting for Anastasia to lecture him. @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

"Hmp.." shed nod as shed look at him shaking his head "You sure.. " she say as shed close the door and looked at him with a subtle frown "Fine, can you at least text me when you get home so I know your safe.." she say as shed write her number down on a sheet of paper and ripped it out handing it to him as she eye him sketpical seeing him fiddle with his ear "hmp.. okay.." she say as shed open her drivers door looking back at Neil with a soft smile 'I trust you--" she spoke as her voice quickly faded away "er.. okay Mr. Young Ill see you later" shed simply say with a defeated sigh as she got into her car and closed the door starting to car. Shed roll down her window and simply said "please, dont forget to text me." as shed back up carefully and drove off, staring blankly at the road, she didnt know how to react honestly She lived about 30 mins away, as she pulled up to her home, parking in the driveway as shed get out the car and locked it opening the front door as she was greeted by her dog, shed close the door behind and pet her dog as she plop on her couch, looking at her phone hoping she got a message from him @Ken

Neil sighed heavily as he watched her drive away "I'm not a child." He grumbled to himself as he stuffed the paper into his pocket and began to walk towards his dorm room. He didn't know why that frustrated him, maybe because it reminded him to much of how they use to be and he knew they couldn't be that anymore. Sighing heavily, he made the walk to the door room before closing the door, he didn't have much of anything just a bed, desk and dresser. After he moved away from home he decided he really didn't need much, so he left everything at his dad's house and stuck with the bare minimum. Carefully removing his bag he set it on the bed before carefully laying on his bed, closing his eyes as he listened to the college students play their music and party. 'I really need to rent an apartment.' He thought to himself as he sat up, remembering Anastasia wanted him to message her. Reluctantly he got the number from his pocket and it into his phone, looking a bit shocked when he still had her number. 'she hasn't changed it after all these years.' slowly he pulled her number up, looking sad when he saw the last message he sent her. 'I should of never trusted you.' He shook his head trying to erase the memory ad he sent a simple text ' I am home goodnight.' @𝓢𝓪𝓫𝓫𝔂

Ana would be brushing her teeth, washing her face etc. her daily night routine when her phone buzzed. She’d glanced over seeing My Honey💕 pop up on her phone. She’d furrow her brows and opened it noticing it was Neils text, as she’d softly smile Wow it’s been decades since she opened it up, it contact was still the same, as she’d edit it to just say Neil Young Ana would respond back with Glad you made it safe, have a great night and I’ll see you tomorrow. Coffee on me, tmrw.. not literally though😝 *as she’d sent it, scrolling a bit up seeing their old text messages as her heart sank.. arguments and arguments when their relationship was spiraling and a lot of hurtful words from her.. she couldn’t believe she use to be this person. Her stomach dropped and her heart sank all she could keep thinking about was how she was a monster- and that’s how Neil viewed her still, clearly why else would he be weird about it. She understood they dated for along time .. planned a life together only for it to shatter in-front of their eyes but even after decades she thought one day they could rekindle something.. but that was never going to happen clearly. It made sense why he was on edge he was still thinking about the past and he was scared that she could have relapsed— or that the entire situation happens again. Damn it Anastasia! Why did you go through all those old messages, as she’d immediately close out of the app, taking a deep breath in and exhaling she fucked up. She fucked up big time before and now. It was a mistake to read those messages because it sent Ana spiraling, so much so that she couldn’t even fall asleep, she stayed awake tossing and turning in bed, while her dog peacefully slept on the floor the next morning the next morning Anastasia got up at 5am, like she normally would, heavy bags under her eyes as she’d brew herself coffee, sit on her balcony and read. Shower etc.. she still felt awful but she needed to put up a happy face