The night air was cool as I walked alongside Xander, our footsteps in sync as we made our way back to the apartment. The city was getting quite, the busy streets now peaceful, the sound of distant traffic now barely audible in the background.I could feel a sense of calm settling over me, but underneath it, there was still a flicker of uncertainty. It had been a long time since I’d truly felt in control of my own life, and the weight of that realization was both freeing and terrifying."I don’t know if I’ve ever felt like this before," I said quietly, breaking the silence between us. "Like I’m actually… living for myself, you know?"Xander glanced at me, his smile soft and reassuring. "I know exactly what you mean. It’s a scary feeling, but it’s also kind of exhilarating, right?"I nodded, my gaze fixed ahead as we turned a corner. The streetlights flickered above us, casting long shadows on the pavement. "It is," I said. "But there’s still a part of me that’s holding back. Like I’m w
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