disclaimer: this is gonna be poorly written bc I didn't have time

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6 months later:

I've been walking into these dull hallways towards the classroom of the rehab session for over half a year. And now, it feels so odd knowing that this is probably going to be the last time.

The last time I participate in those "helpful" supportive groups, the last time I'm gonna see all of those people who I initially hated, the last time for everything in this building.

Today, is our last day in here.

"what are you thinking about?" I heard Ethan's hoarse voice from beside me speak, disturbing my thoughts.

"can you believe.." I started and looked at him, deep into his chocolate brown eyes. "can you believe this is the last day of the rehab group?" I questioned quite startled, as he chuckled at me playfully.

"yeah, we're not drug addicts anynore" he joked and laughed along, swinging our interlocked hands back and forth.

I just giggled and brushed the thoughts off, as we enter the classroom together and make our way to our not-assigned seats, the way we've been doing for the past four months.

The instructor and some members of the group were already there, chatting and laughing together.

Isn't it strange, how no one used to laugh in this classroom some months ago?

"okay, okay! Listen up, everyone!" our instructor stated with a strong voice that echoed in the small room, whilst he waved his hand back and forth, trying to get out attention.

"today is the last day of the supportive group for this year. So, today I thought we could talk about your progress. You know, how you were when you first joined compared to your current state of mind" he explained, his eyes wondering into everyone's in the room.

"how about you start Evelyn?" he motioned to the girl on his right, who got the opportunity to practically explain if these rehab sessions helped her at all.

Without even noticing how fast the time elapsed, it was my turn to speak and as everyone else, I got up, facing everyone who was sitting around me.

"well, I can say that I'm proud of myself" I talked clearly, with a proud grin plastered on my face.

"can you elaborate on that, please?" the instructor suggested and I nodded, feeling a little bit hesitant at his offer. I took a quick glance around me, my eyes meeting Ethan's, before he nodded at me reassuringly and motioned me to go on.

"I used to cut, but I haven't harmed my self for some months now. I also used to avoid going to school and, basically, not giving a damn about my education, but I changed that. I've been working hard and I got almost perfect grades at the end of the year. Moreover, I used to fight with my mom all the time but I finally found the courage to talk to her and rebuild out relationship" I described and I saw everyone smiling or being shocked by my personal progress.

"that's amazing, (y/n), I'm so glad to hear that!" the Irish-looking instructor congratulated me with excitement and I sat back down in my seat.

"Ethan, would you like to share your progress with us?" he added and Ethan sighed from next to me, before getting up and soothing his shirt a bit.

"I haven't drank in a while now and I may say that I'm over my alcohol addiction, for good" he started, as a heart warming smile was creeping on his plump, kissable lips.

"also, I don't smoke that much anymore because someone told me that it's really bad for me" he continued sarcastically and looked over at me, as I was grinning proudly, remembering the thing about smoking I told him the very first day we met.

"I actually called my parents and talked to them after many months and we kind of sorted out any problems that we had. And last but not least,.. " Ethan exclaimed while he was fidgeting with his fingers.

"I finally learned how to open up to people and talk about myself, how to trust and most importantly, how to love again." he softly mumbled at a tone that was clearly audible for everyone to hear and awe at his words.

"and all of that, thanks to one person" he completed and grabbed my wrist, leaving a small peck on the back of my hand that made me blush uncomfortably.
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today is my one year anniversary on this account, yayy💕

stay golden.