The apartment smelled like garlic, basil, and the faint vanilla of the candle we’d lit after dinner. Sophie and I had cooked together like we always did on Friday nights— pasta with homemade sauce, a bottle of cheap but decent red wine, and way too much laughter that echoed off the kitchen tiles. At twenty-eight, living with my best friend and roommate felt like the best decision I’d ever made. No drama, no awkward expectations, just easy companionship, shared groceries, and someone who understood my terrible jokes.But tonight, the usual contentment had a restless edge I couldn’t quite shake. The rain pattered softly against the windows, creating a cozy, isolated bubble around our little world. Netflix had nothing new worth watching, and the quiet after dinner felt heavier than usual. We were sprawled on the big sectional couch in our matching oversized t-shirts and shorts, wine glasses half-empty on the coffee table, legs tangled comfortably.“I’m bored,” Sophie declared dramatica
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