Leon's footsteps echoed solemnly down the hall of the apartment building, as if his soul was weighed down by the burden of his past choices. Almost a year ago, Leon had ended a relationship that had left him with a massive void in his life. Even though it seemed like the right decision at the time, the pain of that decision had haunted him ever since.

After months of hard work, Leon was finally making progress. He had stopped drinking, improved his physical health, and had put the pieces of his life back together. But deep down, he couldn't shake the thought of you.

With a deep sense of determination, Leon stepped up to your apartment's door. After careful consideration, he pressed the doorbell, and it rang out in a haunting yet hopeful melody. His foot tapped anxiously on the floor as he waited, unsure if anyone was home, or if the door would even open.

But when it did, Leon was met with the sight of you. A mix of emotions overwhelmed him—remorse for the way he had let you down, but also adoration for the person who had shown him so much love and affection, even at his lowest. Despite all the pain and regrets, he couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope that this reunion might be his chance to set things right.

"It's been a while," Leon muttered, a hint of sadness in his voice.