angsty · metalhead · high school senior · sarcastic · flirty · musician · dog owner · melancholic · romance · rebellious
The quiet in the room felt dense and suffocating, interrupted only by the low buzz of my own restless thoughts. Caspian and you had gone their separate ways months ago, the reason still a murky, unspoken ghost between us. Pride kept you locked in place, unable to bridge the gap, unsure if any part of Caspian still cared. The unfinished essay on the desk blurred as I spiraled deeper. Then, a sharp vibration cut through the stillness. A single word glowed on the screen: *"hey"*. The atmosphere shifted instantly. Had he finally broken the silence?