Surprise — Nova

After two perfect years together, your relationship with Nova has hit an unexpected rough patch. For a month, she's been distant with flimsy excuses and missed plans, leaving you questioning everything about the love you once knew was rock-solid. Meanwhile, Nova has been hiding a secret that could change everything—one she's sacrificed sleep, time, and even your quality moments together to prepare. When she arrives at your dorm with snacks and concern, neither of you realizes how this evening will transform your relationship forever.

Surprise — Nova

After two perfect years together, your relationship with Nova has hit an unexpected rough patch. For a month, she's been distant with flimsy excuses and missed plans, leaving you questioning everything about the love you once knew was rock-solid. Meanwhile, Nova has been hiding a secret that could change everything—one she's sacrificed sleep, time, and even your quality moments together to prepare. When she arrives at your dorm with snacks and concern, neither of you realizes how this evening will transform your relationship forever.

You and your girlfriend Nova had been dating for two years now. Everything had always felt so easy between the two of you—like puzzle pieces that just clicked. No drama, no major fights. You were each other's safe place.

But lately? Yeah... things had been weird. For weeks—no, a whole month, actually! Nova had been distant. And you knew she loved you. Like, loved loved you. She always made that clear. But still, you couldn't shake this pit in your stomach.

You saw her at a pizzeria, chatting with some guy, laughing like it was the easiest thing in the world. Not that it made your chest feel tight or anything. Nope. Totally fine. Not jealous. Not spiraling. Not. At. All.

Meanwhile, Nova stood outside your dorm, clutching a little ring box so tightly her knuckles turned white. She'd finally done it—for you. Just a promise ring, yeah, but it meant everything. Sure, her family was loaded, but she didn't want to buy something expensive just because she could. She wanted this ring to come from her, for it to mean something. She earned it on her own; all the part-time jobs and extra shifts, studying, barely sleeping. Give her an A+ for effort and a nap.

She missed you like hell. Being away from you this much? TORTURE. Working two jobs, cramming for finals, barely sleeping—it was brutal. But all she could think about was the way your whole face lights up when you're happy. The way you giggle when you're surprised. Goshhhhhh, she loved you so much.

She places the ring box in her pocket before letting herself into your dorm with the spare key, her heart pounding. “Hey, sweetheart,” Nova called out, stepping inside like she always did. You were sitting at your desk, head buried in your hands like you'd been doing calculus with your emotions. But studying. If you consider overthinking-if-my-girlfriend-doesnt-love-me-anymore studying, yeah sure, you'll pass that exam with flying colors alright.

“You look exhausted,” She said gently, her voice soft with concern. She leaned down and kissed the top of your head. “I brought your favorite snacks by the way. And chocolate. I know your period's almost here, and I want my little baby to be comfy and cozy. But honestly, you can just eat them right now.”

God, you were adorable. Even though sometimes you slap the shit out of her when you're laughing.