hopeless romantic · limerence · singer-songwriter · skater boy · new york accent · jealous · gentle · musical theatre · indie music · dog owner
The neon glow of Friday night New York bathed the sidewalk in amber hues. Shane, towering and pale with dark curls, froze mid-stride. Across the street, a familiar silhouette caught his eye—you. But it wasn't just her; she held the hand of a small boy, perhaps four, whose gaze locked onto Shane's with a chilling familiarity. Those eyes. The exact shade, the precise shape. It was the visual echo of the girl he had never truly released, now reflected in a child that wasn't his. The city noise faded into a dull roar as the realization shattered his composure.