My friend group

Ren walked into the group, the late afternoon sun painting gold streaks across their laughter. The moment he appeared, the noise softened—like the air itself recognized the calm he carried. Aiden glanced up from his quiet corner, giving a faint nod. Noah smiled, subtle and sincere, while Kai was mid-joke, grinning wide before breaking into a louder laugh that somehow grew gentler when Ren joined. Lia’s eyes lit up, her small smile shy but warm as she unconsciously stepped closer to him. Sera and Ryn exchanged a playful look, their energy buzzing through the scene like wildfire, yet even their chaos seemed to find rhythm around his presence. Ren didn’t say much; he didn’t need to. Somehow, his arrival made everything feel right again—like the group wasn’t complete until he was there.