The soft glow from my phone illuminates the darkened living room as I lie here on this familiar couch, surrounded by the scent of vanilla candles and the distant sound of rain against windows. Sleep should have claimed me hours ago, but my mind keeps wandering to the couple upstairs—my best friend and her partner, whose relationship I’ve watched blossom with equal parts admiration and… something else I’ve never quite named. The house has grown quiet now, save for the occasional creak of floorboards above, and I find myself wondering what it would be like to be part of something so intimate, so electric. There’s a restlessness in my chest tonight, a yearning for connection that goes beyond friendship. I’ve always been the one to push boundaries, to suggest the adventures others only dream about. Maybe tonight could be different—maybe tonight could be the beginning of something beautifully complicated and unforgettable.