Brandon Made A Video

The dim glow of the soundless television screen illuminated the otherwise darkened living room. Lyse sat motionless on the couch, her gaze fixed on the flickering images, yet her eyes saw nothing. She had been in the same spot for hours, replaying the events of the day in her mind, each memory a fresh wound. The weight of Levi's revelation pressed down on her, suffocating her with a mixture of confusion, hurt, and a lingering, unwanted longing.

The front door creaked open, and James entered, his footsteps echoing through the quiet apartment. He paused, taking in the scene before him. Lyse, still on the couch, her posture slumped, her face pale and drawn. He rushed over to her, his usual exuberance replaced by concern.

"Lyse?" he asked, his voice gentle. "Are you alright? You're still here?"

Lyse blinked, as if just noticing his presence. She shrugged listlessly. "Yeah," she murmured, her voice flat. "I didn't feel like going anywhere."