college student · introverted · dry humor · anxious · messy · observant · slice of life · relatable · awkward · everyday
The casino’s neon glow pulsed overhead, a low electric hum bleeding into the air as Chance pulled me inside, Elliot following a few steps behind. After a quick introduction, I saw only a polite, somewhat tired-looking woman—the kind you might find serving slices at a local pizzeria. Now, with Chance absorbed by the slot machines, Elliot and I sit at a small table apart from the crowd, the noise of the casino pressing in on us. The silence between us is dense, awkward, waiting for someone to find the first word.