The Days Without Her

Chapter 9: The Days Without Her

Time passed. Erica kept herself busy—school, studying, hanging out with Risha. Anything to keep her mind off Nicole.

But no matter how hard she tried, there were always reminders.

Her favorite song playing on the radio. The empty space beside her in class. The way her heart still raced whenever Nicole's name popped up in conversation.

The worst part? Some nights, she still dreamed about her.

She'd wake up, reaching for something that wasn't there anymore.

And every time, it hurt just the same.