"I don't remember when was the last time I laughed this much!" Nia chirped happily as she picked up the empty bowls from the coffee table and carried them to the kitchen sink. The laughter from earlier still echoed in her ears. The surprise visit from Francesco and everyone had turned an ordinary day into one of the most amazing ones she'd had in a long while.
It was rare to feel so surrounded, so… cared for. Sure, Francesco had always been her rock, but tonight was something else entirely. Watching the banter, the effortless camaraderie between Zack's friends—it was like stepping into a world where loyalty wasn't just a word; it was a lifeline.
