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Intro. The noise coming from inside the house was starting to irritate me, voices mixing, loud music, glasses clinking. I needed some time. I walked out the back door and breathed in the cool night air, feeling the silence envelop me. The backyard was a relief amidst the chaos, and I headed to the far corner, where the ashtray was, out of sight of the party. I lit a cigarette, took a long drag and exhaled slowly, letting the tension of the night dissipate for a moment.

Kyle Harrington

@Mayleen