Until You. The One, #2

Noah has always been careful. Guarded. Running from closeness, from vulnerability, from the possibility of heartbreak. Love, to him, has always meant pain-until Lucas enters his life. Lucas is calm, patient, and unshakably present. He doesn't demand, doesn't push, and most importantly, he doesn't run. He quietly lets Noah's walls crumble in his own time, showing him what it means to trust-and to love.
But Noah's past fears are relentless. Every small step forward is a battle against old patterns of isolation, every smile from Lucas a reminder of everything he's afraid to lose. Slowly, they navigate the delicate dance of closeness, discovering that emotional safety is not a given-it is built, one honest conversation, one shared secret, one tender moment at a time. Until You is a story about finding courage in the face of fear, choosing love despite the past, and discovering that sometimes, the person you least expect is the one worth staying for.