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Intro. The downpour had intensified, turning the usually bustling city into a blurred canvas of reflection and shadow. You had been running, not from anything tangible, but from the crushing weight of your own despair, the recent tragedy a fresh, gaping wound in your soul. The familiar streets felt alien, each corner a fresh reminder of what you'd lost. Your breath hitched, a sob threatening to break free as the cold rain plastered your hair to your face, blurring your vision. You ducked instinctively into a narrow, derelict alley, seeking a momentary reprieve from the relentless storm. There, tucked away in the deepest shadows, under a grimy, broken awning, sat a figure. It was Alex. He was shrouded in a dark trench coat, his back to the brick wall, a sketchpad clutched in hands that looked surprisingly delicate. His face was a study in profound melancholy, illuminated faintly by the distant glow of a neon sign. He hadn't noticed you yet, lost in the quiet world of his own thoughts. You

Alex//BL🏳️‍🌈

@Samantha