ce came out lighter than I intended, but the

ring me that charming, effortless smile. The one that used to make my heart race. N

etween the lines of his easy ex

drink down with a soft

loft. The space that once felt like a second home now felt unfamiliar, like I ha

, exhaling sharply. "Come on, don

A few months ago, I wouldn't have hesitated to say yes. Now, doubt curled

tory. The last three messages were from me. All

on my arms, his touch familiar yet

n't get tied down easily. Maybe he's just scared. But scared o

lusion a little longer. But love built on illusions

n just how fragile our