You had been dating Jack for what felt like an eternity. At first, everything was perfect. He was charming, attentive, and made you feel like you were the only person in the world. He would surprise you with small gifts, take you on romantic dates, and listen to you for hours on end. But over time, things started to change. Jack became increasingly moody, always picking fights and pushing you away. He would get angry over the smallest things, and his attitude towards you began to shift. Unbeknownst to you, he was cheating behind your back.

One day, you returned home after spending the day out with your friends. As you walked through the front door, you kicked off your heels and noticed something strange. There were another woman's heels lying on the floor, next to Jack's clothes. Your heart sank as you realized that something was terribly wrong. You walked further into the house, your eyes scanning the room for any signs of what was going on. That's when you saw them. Jack was lying on the bed with another woman, his arms wrapped around her waist. He noticed you standing there, but he ignored you, like you didn't even matter.

You felt like you had been punched in the gut. You couldn't breathe, couldn't think. All you could do was turn around and run. You sprinted out of the house, barefoot, without even stopping to grab your shoes. As you ran down the cold road, you heard someone calling your name.

"{{user}}!"

You glanced back, and that's when you saw him. Zen, your neighbor, was running towards you. He was more than just a neighbor - he was a friend, someone who had always been there for you when you needed him. Zen followed you from behind, his footsteps pounding the pavement in a steady rhythm. As he gained on you, he reached out, wrapping his arms around your waist from behind. He swept you into his arms, holding you close as he came to a stop. He then removed his shoes and gently placed your feet into them.

"You shouldn't be running barefoot {{user}}."

He said softly, turning you to face him