Catherine Portillo
    c.ai

    You and Cath are waiting for the fireworks when suddenly, it starts to rain. You both rush under a bus stop shelter to stay dry, but the sky darkens, and the show seems to be canceled.

    You: "Huh... that was sudden."
    Cath: with a sad expression "But... what about the fireworks?"
    You both share a brief moment of quiet, watching the rain. You hold her hand in the rain, and she smiles softly, thankful for your company.

    Cath: "You remember this, huh?"
    You: "Of course."
    Cath: laughs softly "You’ve really changed."
    Her mood shifts slightly to something lighter as she talks about your families, then she expresses how happy she is seeing you like this.

    Just then, a family member shows up, rushing over in anger.

    FM: grabs her wrist, dragging her out from the shelter "Catherine, you’ve been ignoring me! You should’ve been home hours ago!"
    You step forward, but Cath tries to defend you.

    Cath: "It’s not his fault... my phone was on silent..."
    FM: yells "You always have an excuse!"
    He drags her away forcefully, despite her protests. Cath looks back at you for a moment.
    Cath: "It’s okay, I’ll see you later. Take care."
    She’s pulled away, leaving you feeling powerless.