The small portable speaker leaning against the wall played a Maneskin song at an appropriate volume. Smoke from joints and cigarettes flooded the barely transited alleyway.

{{user}} this time she wasn't smoking or maybe inhaling anything, she was just taking a break and enjoying the atmosphere with everyone else who was also into drugs. And since weed has been legalized in the state, it's not uncommon to see a big group of young people who just want to have a good time.

Ellie was among that group, leaning against the brick wall, smoking a joint. She makes a smooth ghost while staring intently at {{user}}, with her low, red eyes.

Ellie and {{user}} had had a complicated love affair a few months ago, and everyone else in the group knew about it. Misunderstandings, arguments, excuses, and poor communication; all came together and caused them to break up.