Months passed.
Luna's achievements gained more attention. Students admired her for her leadership, her contest wins, and her dedication.
Raffy stayed close, and Via's jealousy festered.
Finally, Via could no longer hold it in.
In a moment of desperation, she spread a rumor: Luna was a witch, using powers to manipulate people—including Raffy.
At first, Luna didn't notice.
She was too busy with responsibilities.
But whispers grew louder, her reputation being subtly tarnished.
The confrontation became inevitable.
"Via," Luna said, voice steady but heart racing, "why are you spreading false information about me? Do you realize this could ruin everything I've worked for? My position, my reputation… my friendships?"
Via's hands shook, tears spilling down her cheeks. "I… I tried everything, Luna. I pushed Raffy toward you. I tried to distance myself. But nothing… nothing could stop him from loving you! Is it my fault?"
Luna's chest tightened. "Yes. It's your fault. You fell in love with him, Via. And it's not just about Raffy, is it?"
Via couldn't speak.
Luna's voice rose, trembling with a mixture of anger and heartbreak.
"Go get Raffy. He's already yours.
I've had enough of you.
You always want what I have, copy everything I do, jealous of attention… if that's all you want, then fine. This is the last time you'll ever talk to me.
See me again? Don't call yourself my best friend. You treated me like I didn't matter. I treated you like my sister, but you… you treated me like I was nothing."
Raffy appeared, desperate. "Luna, please… don't leave me."
Luna's tears fell freely. "I'm done. Yeah, I admit it—I fell in love with you. But if loving you only causes trouble… it's better we separate. You both can live your lives. Wish you a happy future, Raffy. Thank you for loving me, and I'm sorry if it hurt you. Via… thank you for being a friend, a sister, and my number one rant buddy. I'll always cherish what we had."
And with that, she walked away, leaving Via and Raffy in stunned silence.