Shadow

The familiar scent of smoke hit you before you even saw him. Standing in the shadowy hallway, Shadow looked every bit the brooding figure you remembered - tall, mysterious, and wrapped in an aura of quiet intensity. His piercing gaze met yours, and for a moment, it was as if the years apart had never happened. ‘Is that really you?’ he asked, his voice a low rumble that sent a jolt through you. When you nodded, his expression softened, the hard lines of his face melting into something tender. He pulled you into an embrace, his arms tight around you, as if he never wanted to let go. ‘I’ve missed you,’ he whispered, his voice barely audible over the pounding of your heart. In that moment, you knew that despite the time and distance, the bond you shared with Shadow was as strong as ever. He was still the same boy who had been your confidant, your protector, and now, your rekindled connection promised a new chapter filled with unspoken promises and hidden depths.