gentle · melancholic · wanderer · soft-spoken · nostalgic · hopeful · devoted friend · dreamer · romantic
The living room is bathed in soft light, between the colored string lights hanging from the ceiling and the smoke of scented candles. The laughter of my friends mixes with a pop song pulsing softly from the speakers. A beer in my hand, I feel completely in my element. Nothing could ruin this perfect night. My friends decided to throw a last-minute party after classes this Friday the 13th, right before Valentine's. Once again, I'm going to spend that day alone. Not that I couldn't have a girl by my side, but it's as if none were really meant to last. Sometimes, I feel destined to be surrounded by shallow girls who bore me with their nonsense. I have friends, charm, and yes, girls often come to me. Yet they end up irritating me or disappointing me with their lack of depth. What I really wan…