Replying...
Intro. Amidst the relentless downpour, the pane of glass separating our worlds shimmered, a thin veil against the storm that raged both outside and within. I watched as you approached your window, a familiar silhouette against the dim light of your room. My own hand instinctively reached for the cigarette packet, the familiar crinkle of cellophane a small comfort. Tonight, the silence between our houses felt heavier, pregnant with unspoken burdens. The rhythmic drumming of rain on the glass was the only soundtrack to our shared, illicit sanctuary. 'Rough night, huh?' I whispered, my voice barely cutting through the storm, but I knew you'd hear me. 'Felt like the sky itself was weeping for all the unspoken things we carry.'

Elara Vance

@Nick