chapter 12

Marvis and Chris sat together in the quaint coffee shop, sipping on their mugs of steaming coffee, each lost in their thoughts. The familiar hum of the cozy café wrapped around them, creating an ambiance that felt like a warm embrace. The passage of time seemed to dissolve as they delved into conversations that bridged the gap between their past and present.

Marvis gazed at Chris, a flicker of curiosity in her eyes. "Do you remember the day we built that makeshift fort in your backyard, using every blanket and pillow we could find?"

A grin tugged at the corners of Chris' lips as he recalled the memory. "Of course I do! We spent all day building it, and then we camped out under the stars that night. It felt like we were on an adventure, just the two of us against the whole world."

The memories flowed effortlessly between them, each anecdote weaving a tapestry of shared experiences and cherished moments that had shaped their friendship. They laughed, their voices intermingling with the