Rooftop Summer | EN- Jake

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Hanna woke the next morning with a heavy feeling in her chest, as if the weight of yesterday's pain had followed her into her dreams. The memory of the sharp, relentless ache haunted her thoughts, and for a moment, she hesitated before getting out of bed. But she couldn't lie there forever. Today was supposed to be another bright summer day, filled with the usual activities, and she was determined to push through whatever was happening to her.

As she pulled herself up, she caught a glimpse of her reflection in the mirror across the room. She looked the same as she always did—long, dark brown hair, bright hazel eyes, and a healthy glow in her cheeks. But as she stared into her own eyes, she saw something different, something she couldn't quite name. It was as if the carefree girl she had always been starting to slip away, replaced by someone who was more fragile, more uncertain.

Brushing the thoughts aside, Hanna decided that the best thing to do was keep busy. After all, staying active had always been her way of handling stress. She had a day planned with her friends and the last thing she wanted was to bring them down with her worries. They were supposed to spend the afternoon shopping at the mall, followed by dinner at their favourite sushi restaurant. It was a tradition they had kept every summer, and Hanna wasn't about to let anything, not even in this strange, recurring pain, get in the way.

After a quick shower, she dressed in a light, breezy outfit and headed downstairs. The smell of freshly brewed coffee greeted her, along with the familiar sounds of her parents talking in the kitchen. She hesitated at the door, wondering if she should tell them what had happened during her run yesterday. But then she shook her head. No, not yet.it was probably nothing. There was no need to worry them until she was sure.

Her mother looked up as she entered kitchen, a bright smile on her face.
"Morning, sweetheart! You're up early today. Any special plans?"

Hanna forced a smile in return.
"Just heading to the mall with friends. I figured I'd get a head start."

Her father glanced up from his tablet, nodding approvingly.
"Good to hear. It's important to enjoy these summer days while you can. Once college starts, you'll be busy enough."

Hanna smiled again, trying to ignore the pang of guilt that accompanied the lies she was telling by omission.
"Yeah, I know. I'm just trying to make the most of it."

She poured herself a glass of juice and sat down at the table, joining her parents for a quick breakfast. The conversation drifted to their upcoming trip to Europe, and her parents' excitement was palpable. Hanna tried to join in, asking questions about the itinerary, but her mind kept drifting back to the pain, the fear that was growing in the back of her mind like a shadow she couldn't shake.

When she finally left the house, she took a deep breath of the fresh morning air, hoping it would clear her mind. The walk to the mall was short, and as she reached the entrance, she spotted her friends already waiting for her by the fountain. Emma waved enthusiastically, while Jay and Mia smiled, their face lighting up as they saw her approaching.

"Hanna! There you are!" Emma called out, the curls of her hair bouncing as she ran over to hug her.
"We were just about to text you."

"Sorry, I got caught up at home," Hanna replied, returning the hug.
"But I'm here now. Ready to shop till we drop?"

Jay grinned, adjusting the sleeves of his white shirt.
"Absolutely, I've been eyeing a new pair of shoes, and today's the day I finally get them."