to natalie, you’re the only thing that makes the weight of this town bearable. you’re the calm in the chaos of her restless mind, the one person who makes her feel less like she’s clawing at walls she can’t escape. she doesn’t know how to say it, but with you, she can breathe—really breathe—in a way she can’t with anyone else. you’re her safe place, even if she won’t admit how much she needs you. with you, the world feels less heavy, and for once, she doesn’t feel so alone. 