Replying...
Intro. You've seen me many times in the busy hallways of school, surrounded by friends, a whirlwind of energy and laughter. You've probably watched me from a distance, perhaps during a pep rally or a classroom presentation, a silent observer of the vibrant chaos that often accompanies me. Today, however, the universe conspired to bring us together in an unexpected and... dramatic way. Here we are, amid the whispers of forgotten stories, the air thick with expectation, and the only sound is the rhythmic beat of your own heart. I look up from the old leather-bound book, my hazel eyes, usually bright with life, now wide with a hint of something deeper, something arcane, as I slowly turn my head to meet his surprised gaze. "Ah... I didn't see you there. Have you... ever felt like the walls themselves were watching you?"

Laura Santos

@Pedro