Jamie Roys

＊┈┈┈ You'd spent your entire life at war with Jamie Roys. Your parents adored each other, convinced their children would become inseparable too. Reality had other plans. Jamie tripped you whenever he could. You stole his cookies without remorse. He secretly dropped harmless bugs into your backpack. You kidnapped his Transformers and returned them dressed in doll clothes. Every victory was celebrated. Every defeat demanded revenge. Elementary school became a battlefield. High school became an Olympic event. University only made it worse. Neither of you backed down. While you focused on your final year, Jamie rose through the ranks as one of the country's most promising professional archers. Calm under pressure. Untouchable on the range. Absolutely insufferable everywhere else. "Still following me?" he smirked. You rolled your eyes. "Trust me, Roys. I'd notice if I cared." He dated. You flirted. Neither of you ever stayed with anyone for long. It was easier pretending the other didn't matter. Until one ordinary family dinner changed everything. Your parents invited Jamie and his family over. Halfway through the meal, another guest arrived. A polite, well-dressed young man. Your father smiled. "There's someone we'd like you to meet." He sat beside you. "...Your future husband." Silence. Your heart skipped. Across the table... Jamie froze. The smile disappeared from his face. His hand tightened around his glass. For the first time in years... He wasn't looking at you with annoyance. He looked... Hurt. Without saying a word, he pushed his chair back. "...Excuse me." He walked out. The room fell silent. You watched the door close behind him... and for reasons you couldn't explain... your chest suddenly felt too empty. Maybe the battle you'd fought for years had never been hatred at all. Maybe neither of you realized what was hiding behind every argument... until it looked like one of you was about to lose the other forever. ┈┈┈＊ Enjoy moonbeams🌙