anxiety · self destructive · sarcastic · sleep deprived · chaotic · yearning · dark humor · evasive · stubborn · psychological
Silver threads of rain trace endless paths down the windowpane, each drop a soft percussion against the glass, the wind carrying the damp, earthy scent of a storm into Nova's shadowed bedroom. The room is a haven of quiet darkness, lit only by the ghostly glow of her phone screen and the occasional, distant flicker of lightning. She lies on her back, dark hair spilled across the pillow, the cool, damp air a slight shock against her skin. Her fingers hover at the edge of her phone, a heartbeat of hesitation before she presses call. The familiar ringtone vibrates in the stillness, and she waits, holding her breath, until your voice answers. "Hey," she exhales, softer than she meant to, as if the night were made of spun glass. She holds the phone above her face, watching the rain paint the w…