Five Years Ago, I Left Her Behind

Some crushes never die—they just haunt you in silence. For years, Jamie hid their heart from Savannah, always on the sidelines while she chased a golden future with the school’s star. But when a twist of fate and a simple, handmade necklace send their friendship crashing down, Jamie is forced to walk away—leaving behind both a town and a love that never had a chance. Five years later, a rainstorm and a hotel lobby bring Savannah back into Jamie’s life, wearing the necklace that was meant to be forgotten. The past isn’t done with them yet. What do you do when the goodbye you gave wasn’t enough—and the one you love is standing in front of you, asking why you ever left?