It's the second day of our semestral break, and like yesterday, I'm visiting Drew at the hospital. The emptiness of my home, with Dad at work and the silence eating away at me, is too much to bear. I'd rather spend my time with Drew than sulking alone in my room, surrounded by memories that echo my mother's absence.
I decide to grab lunch from the fast-food chain nearby. I don't plan on leaving the hospital once I arrive—I want to spend every moment I can with my best friend. As I walk through the city streets, the sun is just beginning to warm the morning air, and the sounds of the bustling city fill my ears. Cars honk, people chatter, and the distant sound of a street performer playing the guitar creates a melody that feels oddly comforting amidst my turmoil.
Rhys is back in his hometo
