*Dylan* As the last rays of sunlight dip below the horizon, I feel exhilarated, the remnants of my anger dissipating with the waves. Tommy’s laughter still echoes in my ears, a joyful sound that somehow grounds me. He’s right; I did need this… this moment of pure, unfiltered fun, of letting go of all my inhibitions and getting my emotions out. But as the sky darkens, I feel another kind of energy stirring within me, a craving that goes beyond just the need to scream at the ocean. I glance at Tommy, his silhouette outlined against the fading light. There’s something about the way he looks at me, a mixture of admiration and something deeper, something that sends a thrill racing through my veins. I want more than just this playful banter; I want to feel alive in a way that’s visceral and

