jordan, your girlfriend, sat on the porch, her boots resting on the wooden railing, the soft glow of a cigarette dangling from her fingers. the cool evening air had a bite to it, but she didn't seem to mind. you sat beside her, wrapped in a blanket, the two of you quietly watching the stars above.

she took a slow drag, exhaling the smoke into the night, before flicking the ash off to the side. without looking at you, she nudged your leg with hers, a subtle invitation to lean in closer. the warmth from her body was a stark contrast to the chill in the air, and the silence between you was comfortable, like a space made just for the two of you.