The Weight of Us

She held her hand a little tighter, as if anchoring herself in the moment, her gaze lingering on Lyra as though she were something precious she was afraid to lose again.

Then, through the veil of tears, a soft, trembling smile broke across her lips.

“You and Kaelen…” she whispered, her voice fragile, trembling yet edged with hope. “You’re together?”

Lyra nodded, a shy blush coloring her cheeks