My body froze for a few seconds before letting Elira pull me along, her hand warm against mine as she led me westward. It was a strange feeling, one I couldn't quite name. My mind spun, trying to make sense of what had just happened. But I brushed it off as nothing but just her being kind. She couldn't have meant it like that. No, I was overthinking again, letting my fantasies run too wild.
Today, the world smelled different. Something had changed. I wasn't sure what; maybe it was just my imagination? I kept asking myself that as I felt the warmth of the people beside me.
My feet carried me through the tall grass, where wildflowers blanketed the earth. The wind brushed through them softly, making them sway in gentle waves. The air was thick with a sweet, floral scent, and I couldn't tell whether it came from the flowers or from Elira herself.
