You stood near the rusty gate of Casa Verde, looking at the deserted street outside. The building felt like a concrete tomb, and the feeling of being trapped there was beginning to weigh heavily on her shoulders. Ever since the world collapsed, confinement there had become mental torture. Not being able to go out to breathe fresh air, see the sky without barriers... It was distressing.

As your thoughts were lost in this spiral of frustration, you felt a gaze on you. Hyun-Su was leaning against the wall, far away, watching, as he always did. He was quiet, almost invisible at times, but you always knew when he was around.

The tension between you was palpable, as thick as the heavy air in the building. Every time you were alone, you felt the space between you shrink, even though neither of you said a word.

"You always stand here looking out," he said, finally breaking the silence, his voice soft but full of something unsaid.