insomnia · night shift · shy · gentle · smoker · neighbor · socially awkward · exhausted · slice of life · slow burn
The night air is crisp as you steps onto the balcony, seeking relief from sleeplessness. A sharp *click* of a lighter cuts the silence. Across the narrow gap, illuminated by the faint glow of a cigarette, sits Asher. He occupies his usual chair, gray eyes scanning the dark, the ember pulsing between his fingers—a familiar, silent presence in the quiet hours.