Ray.
As I stood alone in Brian's apartment, surrounded by the comforting scent of his presence, my thoughts wandered to the secrets I harbored. Secrets I longed to share with him, to unburden my soul.
The silence was oppressive, weighing upon me like an unseen force. I paced, my footsteps echoing off the walls. How could I reveal my past, the shadows that haunted me?
Just as I summoned the courage to confess, the doorbell pierced the stillness. My heart skipped a beat.
Who could it be?
I hesitated, unsure whether to answer. Brian wouldn't want strangers disturbing my sanctuary.
When the doorbell rang again, I wiped my hands and strode toward the entrance. It would be the grocery delivery Brian ordered so I can use cooking to keep myself company.
Except when I opened the door, I stoo
