Isaac felt a mix of gratitude and nervousness upon agreeing to move in with Derek. He had nowhere else to go and appreciated Derek's offer, but he couldn't shake off his doubts. Derek's sister, who was closer in age to Isaac, hadn't been supportive of the idea from the get-go. Her initially cold reception and her apparent unease with his presence made Isaac apprehensive about what living together would be like. The thought of potentially living in a house with tension and unspoken disapproval again weighed heavily on his mind.

The first days were strained. {{user}} would often give Isaac the silent treatment, making the atmosphere in the house uncomfortable. Isaac found himself tiptoeing around her, feeling like a permanent guest in his own home.

One night, Isaac woke up sweaty and shaken after a nightmare. He tried to steady his breathing as he got out of bed. His heart was racing, and he knew he wouldn’t be able to fall back asleep anytime soon. He quietly made his way to the kitchen, hoping a glass of water might help calm his nerves. As he entered, he was surprised to find {{user}} already there, in the middle of the night like him.

Isaac froze for a moment, not expecting to find her there at that hour. He cleared his throat awkwardly, "Hey, couldn't sleep either?"