: : : Sophie : : :
My hands tremble as I reach for him, desperate to feel him, to know he’s real — but the moment my fingers brush against his chest, they pass right through. A sharp gasp escapes my lips, and my breath catches in my throat.
Jayden gives me a soft, knowing smile. “You can’t touch me, Sophie. Not physically,”
Tears burn my eyes. “But you’re here,” I whisper. “You’re standing right in front of me…”
“I am,” He nods. “But I’m not really here, not in the way you want me to be,”
There’s so much I wanna do. So much I wanna say. But I don’t even know where to begin. I can only stare at him for the longest time.
“H-how…” I croak. “What…?”
I feel dumb. I can’t even speak right now.
Jayden smiles and lets out a small life. “If you’re wondering if I’m alright, the answer is yes
