Before You Read
This story delves into sensitive and mature themes, including depression, suicide, romance, and emotional vulnerability. It's an honest and personal exploration of the human experience—its heaviness, its tenderness, and the complicated spaces in between.

Please read with care and self-awareness. If you're in a difficult headspace, it's okay to step away.

Most importantly, I ask that you approach this story with empathy and respect—not just for the characters and the writing, but for the real emotions and experiences it may reflect for others.

Thank you for taking the time to read. I hope the story speaks to you in some way.