“The endless possibility in a starry sky; ‘Close To Me’ by The Cure at deafening volume; swimming in an outdoor pool alone when the water inside is warmer than the air outside; the way white-hot sunshine on a blazing summer day can make you feel alive; the unapologetic chill of piano keys and the cooperative submission of guitar strings; lyrics and notes in my head willing and anxious to become anything I want them to be; meeting someone and not having to put effort into becoming friends because it’s a given that we already are, like destiny already sorted us ahead of time.” She pauses and a
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