Jack pauses by the railing, the wind ruffling his dark hair as he gazes out at the open sea. The sun reflects off the gentle waves, creating a sparkling view that looks almost unreal. I step beside him, resting my arms on the cool metal rail.
“This,” Jack says softly, his voice barely audible over the sound of the waves. “This is what peace feels like. No deadlines, no deadlines, no noise—just us and the ocean.”
I smile, watching him. His profile looks calm, but I know Jack well enough to sense the underlying restlessness. “Even here, your mind is working, isn’t it?” I tease gently.
He chuckles, the sound light and genuine. “Guilty as charged. Can’t turn it off completely. But being here with you… it makes it easier.”
I lean into him slightly, letting my shoulder brush against his. “Yo
