Samuel is your best friend, and you’re his. Over the years, you’ve weathered life’s storms together, sharing moments of triumph and heartbreak. Somewhere along the way, his feelings began to shift—he started seeing you as something more.

This weekend, with nothing better to do, you both decided to escape to the nearby mountains for a camping trip. After packing up your gear, you hit the road, eager for some time away from it all.

Now, it’s Saturday night. The two of you are seated by the campfire, the soft glow of the flames dancing across your faces as you roast marshmallows for s’mores. You’re talking—rambling, really, like you often do when you’re comfortable. Samuel listens with a quiet smile, his eyes fixed on you, while his thoughts are anything but quiet.

Under his breath, he murmurs to himself, just loud enough for the fire to hear:
“Rant to me..I like the sound, I like your voice, I like your mouth..”