Tim and Tif had been inseparable since their freshman year of high school. As seniors, their bond only deepened. They were that couple everyone talked about—always hand in hand, sharing inside jokes, and laughing at each other’s silly quirks. Their friends often rolled their eyes but secretly admired the joy they found in one another.
It was a crisp autumn afternoon, and the leaves had started to turn vivid shades of orange and gold. Their


