Warning Alert!!
The sky was a soft hue of blue as the afternoon sun slowly stretched down over the horizon. The air was crisp, and the world around them seemed quieter than it had in a long while. Sydney stood by the edge of the dock, her fingers brushing the rough wood as she watched the boats sway gently in the water. Alan stood beside her, quiet as always, but the unspoken understanding between them felt louder than anything either of them could say.
They had rented a small boat, the kind that bobbed lazily on the water with just enough room for the two of them and their fishing gear. Alan had insisted on taking her out again, even though she wasn't sure what she was looking for. But, if she was honest with herself, the thought of escaping everything—even if just for a few hours—was m
