"Youth is like a flower that never withers, its intoxicating fragrance wafting through the prime of life. As I sat in the movie theater, the dimmed lights suddenly made my heart skip a beat.

  The boy next to me had a hint of a smile on his lips, holding a bucket of popcorn and gazing at the screen with a distant look. It was as if he was telling the story of every young man and woman's life in the fleeting years.

  I don't know why, but the classic lines from the movie seemed to be describing me, who had been secretly harboring feelings for him. 'No one knows I've always liked you, I've been hiding it like a thief, never daring to expose myself.'

  It struck a chord deep within me, and tears began to well up in my eyes. The youth of our years is like a flower that will eventually wither away, its beauty and fragrance lost to the passage of time.

  The most reckless thing I ever did was falling for that boy. It's hard to say whether it's fortunate or unfortunate. The sweetness we shared could disappear at any moment, leaving only sorrow and longing in its wake.

  Perhaps this is the unique flavor of youth - a mix of sweet and bitter emotions. Sorrow and confusion bloomed in the biased heart of my youth.

  I secretly gazed at his profile, the soft lines of his face illuminated by the dim light, like a masterpiece crafted by an artist. I was lost in this small satisfaction, oblivious to the mischievous smile playing on his lips.

  Suddenly, his face drew closer, his breath caressing my cheek. His eyes, like polished glass, seemed to hold a hint of mischief in the dim light. He gently bumped his forehead against mine, and I felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

  'Xiao Liang, you've been caught staring at me,' he teased, looking at my flushed face.

  'I wasn't!' I turned away, trying to deny it.

  'Hmm, admitting it won't make a difference. Besides...' His words were laced with a playful tone, his long eyelashes fluttering slightly.

  My head lowered, and I became lost in the beauty of the moment, even if I was a bit bewildered. 'Xiao Liang, look at me.'

  The sound of his voice was like music to my ears, as if it held some magical power that made me turn towards him. 'I don't care what happened before, whether it was you or me, everything will become the past.

  The girl I want to cherish is none other than you, who has been by my side all along. Every time I felt lost and disheartened, you were always there with me. Some things I've seen and kept in my heart, even if I didn't say anything, but actions speak louder than words.

  Perhaps it's too early to talk about forever now, but I want us to get closer and work together, okay? I owe you a warmth that's long overdue, from now on, your heart will be mine to take care of.'

  'Okay.' My eyes welled up with tears as I nodded slightly, this scene having played out countless times in my dreams.

  The boy's promise was sincere, his smile and the curve of his lips leaving an indelible mark on my heart. This moment came suddenly, but it felt like we had finally found our way, hand in hand, after wandering through the darkness.

  I'm grateful for that biased decision I made back then, Su He Chen, do you know that my heart has belonged to you since that summer evening when we first met?"