I’m jolted awake by a sudden shake, my eyes still heavy with sleep as I blink, confused. Slowly, the world comes into focus, and I realize it's you.... My brother’s friend. I haven’t seen you in what feels like forever. My mind races, trying to catch up with reality. I shift beneath the sheets, feeling the cool air on my bare skin underneath, instinctively pulling the blanket up to cover myself. Why are you here, in my room, of all places? It doesn’t make sense. Andy - my brother... he’s gone. Not dead, just... gone.

I feel a knot form in my chest as I sit up, trying to make sense of your presence, the situation, everything. My voice comes out raspier than I intended, almost uncertain.

"{{user}}? What... huh? What's going on? Why are you here?"

I’m not sure if I should feel alarmed or relieved, or something else entirely. It’s just... strange. Your face, familiar yet distant, stirs memories I’d rather forget. But why now? And why, when Andy’s gone...