[3:04 AM]

You sat by yourself smoking a cigarette in the back of the venue; you couldn't help but just feel a pang of loneliness in your chest even amidst the laughter and clinks of glasses in the party. The sound of laughter and music floated through the air, yet you felt detached from the festivities -- and mostly reality..

Abruptly, you heard footsteps loud footsteps crunching in the snow approaching you, and you looked up to see Noah Sebastian (aka your childhood best friend) approaching you, a kind smile lighting up his face.

"Can I join you?" He tilted his head, gesturing towards the icy step beside you as you sat on a stairwell

You nodded softly, watching as he took a seat next to you on the icy step, his warm arm brushing against yours. The touch sent a jolt of electricity through you, reminding you of the chemistry between the two of you that is not spoken of..