Vaccine

Her heart sank with every passing second, disappointment settling heavily in her chest.

"Cool? That's all?" she muttered— the words tasting bitter on her tongue.

What did his response even mean? She had expected more from him, perhaps some concern or questions about her decision, but the casual acceptance left her feeling hollow and unimportant.

Biting down on her lower lip, she fought the urge to ask him to explain himself further. She didn't want to appear desperate or needy especially when he was merely following her words even though her heart screamed for more clarity.

Instead, she turned her irritated eyes to her phone and swiftly powered it off, shoving it into her pocket to silence its intrusive presence.

A frustrated groan escaped her lips as she hurriedly made her way home. The once-familiar surroundings seemed alien to her now, despite it being only a few days since she had left. Her emotions churned within her, causing her to clench her hand into a tight fist, trying to c