Beneath the surface of Rainbow's polished facade, a complex web of emotions simmered. The wounds of her past, inflicted by the very people who were supposed to love and protect her, still lingered. Being abandoned by her birth parents had left an indelible scar, a constant reminder that she was, in their eyes, disposable.

But life had a way of dealing with unexpected blows. Rainbow thought she had confronted the darkest depths of human betrayal until she fell deeply in love. It was then that she discovered the painful truth: not all promises are kept, and sometimes, the people you trust the most can hurt you the deepest.

Broken Vows

As I sipped my tea, I took a moment to study Hunter's profile. His eyes were closed, his lashes casting a faint shadow on his cheeks. His face, normally a picture of calm, now seemed etched with fatigue and a hint of sorrow. A faint crease furrowed his brow, and his lips were pressed together as if holding back unspoken thoughts. 


I felt a pang of concern, wondering what was troubling him. Was it something from his past, or a current worry that weighed heavily on his mind? I longed to ask, to offer some comfort or support, but Hunter's closed eyes and muttered words suggested he wasn't ready to share his burdens. 


So I let the silence stretch, a comfortable, peaceful silence that filled the space between us. We sipped our tea; the only sound was the gentle clinking of cups and the quiet hum of the room. It was a moment of stillness, a fleeting respite from the world outside, and I was grateful to share it with Hunter. 


FRIENDS?