love was never part of the deal part 2

Part 2I woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside the window, the warm sun spilling in through the blinds. The day felt like any other, but I knew it wouldn't be. There was a strange weight on my chest, something I couldn’t shake, no matter how hard I tried.

I sat up, rubbing my eyes as I glanced around the room. My mind was still clouded, but one thing was clear—this wasn’t a dream. Elias and I had shared a moment last night, something deeper than I could comprehend,...