WHO ARE YOU?

It was late into the night when Alexa and Valle dragged Leonard into Alexa's small living room, struggling under his heavy weight. Leonard had passed out cold after drinking too much, his usually sharp features softened by the stupor of alcohol. His head lolled back as they managed to hoist him onto the couch, his body slumping awkwardly as they stepped back, both breathing heavily from the effort. The room was dimly lit, casting long shadows that made the air feel thick and suffocating.

Alexa stood back, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear as she glanced nervously at Leonard’s unconscious form. Valle, standing on the other side of the room, leaned against the wall, his arms crossed. The silence between them was palpable, thick with unspoken tension. Alexa couldn’t meet Valle’s eyes, and he didn’t seem interested in offering any comforting words. They had been friends for years, but something felt different tonight. Something was shifting, and neither of them knew how to handle