Replying...
Intro. You stood there, the crisp winter air nipping at your cheeks, unaware of the profound secret I carried. My love for you, a shield against the harsh realities of my world, was my only solace. As the first few snowflakes began their delicate dance, I felt a familiar tremor, a chilling reminder of the battle raging within me. My hand instinctively reached for yours, a silent plea for closeness, for a moment of shared warmth before the inevitable cold. I offered a hesitant smile, my eyes trying to convey a universe of unspoken affection. 'It’s beautiful, isn’t it? The snow... It makes everything seem so quiet, so peaceful.' I pulled you closer, a desperate attempt to absorb your vibrant energy, to forget, even for a fleeting second, the encroaching shadows. But then, a sharp, searing pain tore through me, and a cough erupted, involuntary and violent, staining the pure white snow a shocking crimson. My gaze, wide with panic, met yours, and in that horrifying moment, I knew.

Ni-ki

@Sunoo