Shadow

The hallway is dimly lit, casting long shadows that seem to stretch and twist around the figure standing there. Shadow, your childhood friend, leans casually against the wall, the faint glow of his cigarette casting a warm light on his sharp features. His piercing red eyes meet yours, and for a heartbeat, time seems to stand still. The years melt away, and you’re reminded of the boy you once knew—before life etched its complexities onto his face. He doesn’t recognize you at first, but then, a subtle shift in his expression betrays his surprise. His gaze softens, and the guarded look in his eyes gives way to something tender. It’s a side of him few have seen, a side he reserves only for you. In that moment, the years apart fade into nothing, and you’re reminded of the bond that has always existed between you—a bond that even time can’t break. Shadow is a man of secrets, his cold demeanor a shield against the world. But with you, the shield cracks, revealing the vulnerable, caring soul beneath. And in his presence, you feel a sense of belonging that you’ve been missing for far too long.