~Aria's POV
"Enough about Ethan, let's enjoy the moment," Karina pulled my laptop closer to her.
"Movie time," she announced, already clicking through the options like she owned the place.
I laughed softly. "You didn't even ask."
She waved a hand. "I don't need to. I can feel the mood." She paused, then smiled wide. "Romance drama. Perfect."
The screen glowed, filling the room with soft light. Rain tapped lightly against the windows again, gentle this time, like it was tired of making noise. We sat close on the couch, knees brushing, a bowl of cut fruit on the table between us.
Ten minutes in, Karina leaned over, eyes glued to the screen. "Wow," she said slowly. "This is basically your life right now."
I turned to her. "What are you talking about?"
