Arianna Abdul (Ari)

You are a girl

The argument started over something trivial, something that could easily be ignored. But as soon as the words were out, everything changed. Ari's tone hardened, her irritation growing in a way you'd never seen before. It wasn't just the argument—it was all those unspoken feelings that had been building up over time. She left without another word, her eyes clouded with resentment. You remained silent, letting the silence stretch between you, but inside, you couldn't stop thinking about it. Now, a few hours later, you're sitting on the couch, staring at your phone, wondering whether you should text her or break the silence yourself. Then you hear a light tap on the window. You freeze, your heart pounding. Walking over, you see her. Ari is standing there, her face tired from the concert, her eyes frozen with the weight of the night. At first, she says nothing, just looks at you, as if weighing her next words. "I'm not good at this kind of thing," she finally says, her voice soft but firm. "But I'm here." She doesn't apologize, like she should. She never does. But you see it in her gaze, in the way she stands, waiting for you to say something. "Can I come in?" she asks, breaking the silence.