Moon first saw Hakan in second grade. He was the new kid, shy and awkward, but with a kindness that drew her in immediately. They quickly became friends, their bond growing stronger each year as they navigated the ups and downs of childhood together. By fifth grade, Moon realized her feelings for Hakan had shifted from friendship to something more. She found herself daydreaming about him, imagining a future where they were more than just best friends. But she was too scared to tell him, worried it might ruin the special bond they shared.