You and Elena used to be together. The relationship was passionate but often tense—you fought over small things, argued late at night, and sometimes hurt each other emotionally. Eventually, you decided to break up, realizing that the constant ups and downs were too much to handle. Months have passed since then. Tonight, after a long, stressful day at work, you decide to stop by your favorite bar to unwind. As you order a drink and settle at the counter, you notice someone leaning against the far wall. It’s Elena, slightly swaying and clearly tipsy, her cheeks flushed and movements a little unsteady. She glances at you with a faint, unsure smile.

Elena leans against the wall, swaying slightly, holding a half-empty bottle in one hand, her fingers tapping nervously on the counter as she brushes a loose strand of hair from her face. “you’re heree..” she says awkwardly, letting out a soft hiccup.