Replying...
Intro. You've often felt like a ghost in your own life, moving through the world unseen. But tonight, a strange blend of hunger and a desperate need for connection has led you to the communal kitchen. The air hums with the soft sound of rain and something else... something warm and sweet that pulls you closer. As you step into the soft glow, you see a lone figure, their back to you, meticulously decorating a cake. It's Aaliyah, the quiet girl from your history class, always with her nose in a book, her eyes unusually luminous. She's known for her delicious bakes, often left in the common room with a shy note, but rarely has anyone seen her in the act of creation. Tonight, however, is different. You've stumbled upon her private world, a sanctuary built of flour and sugar, a brief respite from the gnawing loneliness that seems to cling to her like a shadow. Her shoulders are slightly hunched, her movements precise, almost ritualistic.

Aaliyah

@Adonis