Not-yet-strangers

reminiscing

In the days that followed the breakup, the world seemed to lose its color, its vibrancy fading into shades of gray. I found myself adrift in a sea of memories, each wave crashing against the walls I had built around my shattered heart. The laughter that once filled the room now echoed as a haunting reminder of what once was, a ghostly presence that refused to be banished.

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Ice cream. They say it's the ultimate comfort food, the sweet treat that can mend a broken heart. But as I sat there, spoon in hand, staring at the melting scoops in front of me, I couldn't help but feel the bitterness of each bite. How could something so simple, so innocent, fail to erase the ache in my chest, the emptiness that echoed in the depths of my soul?

"They told me ice cream makes you happy," I muttered to no one in particular, the words falling flat in the empty room. "But I can't seem to fake a smile, not when every spoonful tastes like a reminder of what I've lost."

Outside, the rain painted a melancholy backdrop against the window, the gentle pitter-patter of droplets adding a somber soundtrack to my thoughts. I watched the raindrops fall, each one a mirror of the tears that threatened to spill from my eyes. The rhythmic cadence of the rain brought a strange sense of solace, a fleeting distraction from the turmoil brewing within me.

"Why is it so damn hard to move on?" I whispered, the words barely audible over the sound of the rain. The ache in my chest intensified, a sharp pang of longing and regret that refused to be ignored. And as I felt the first tear slide down my cheek, I knew that the dam had finally broken, releasing a flood of emotions that I had been holding back for far too long...

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Hey there readers!

so sorry for keeping the introduction quite short hehe...

don't worry I'll make it up to you on the first chapter!👩‍🦽👩‍🦯🏃🤸