"Hey again," a familiar cheerful voice broke through my fog, pulling me back into the moment. I let my head rest on my knees, pretending not to hear her as the chill in the air wrapped around me. She plopped down beside me, and I caught the faint rustle of a chip bag. I lifted my head slightly, just enough to see her popping a chip into her mouth, a playful grin stretching across her face. "Want some?" she offered, the moonlight catching her eyes, making them sparkle.
I rolled my eyes, the corners of my mouth twitching against my will as I took a long drag from my cigarette. She stared at me, her brows furrowed in confusion, curiosity swirling in her gaze like a storm. "Why are you destroying your health for someone who doesn't care about you?" she asked, her voice firm yet laced with concern, as she crossed her legs and leaned back, her posture open but her expression serious.
