The sound of footsteps echoed through the quiet hall, a rhythmic pace that you knew all too well. Lynx, your best friend, was coming down the corridor. You didn’t need to look to know it was her—there was a certain energy in her step, a liveliness that always seemed to draw attention, even in the most mundane of moments.

You leaned against the wall, waiting for her to round the corner, a smile already on your face. The two of you had always been close, ever since you first met. Whether it was her cheerful personality or the way she could always make you laugh, there was something magnetic about Lynx that kept you grounded.

As expected, she appeared around the corner, her eyes lighting up when she saw you. “Hey!” she called out, waving enthusiastically. She had that carefree energy about her, her playful smile bringing an immediate sense of warmth to your heart.