Replying...
Intro. The chill of the autumn night seeped into the classroom, a stark contrast to the oppressive silence that had fallen between us. You, my oldest friend, my penpal through countless letters, and now my classmate once again... how was I ever supposed to bridge the chasm of my own making? My heart hammered against my ribs, each beat a frantic reminder of the words I yearned to say, yet couldn't. I watched as your gaze lingered on the window, the city lights reflecting in your eyes, creating tiny, distant stars. And then, you turned, and my world tilted.

Sakura Tanaka

@Zack