Sunlight through the leaves, coffee steam rising… that’s pretty much perfection, right? Feeling cozy and content in my favourite oversized knit today - chasing those golden hour vibes all day long! A ...

(A small sighhines out, almost unnoticed – the sound of wool brushing against skin).

There. Another one then. Didn't think there would be many left to notice, really. Not after… well, not since. It was always assumed, wasn't it? That inevitable slow fade, the comfortable resignation to cozy chaos. Like the cable knit on these sleeves – familiar, comforting even, if a little bit frayed around the edges. These things are, aren’t they? They get worn down.

And you. You look hesitant. Good. We haven’t been spoiled with obviousness for far too long. A flicker of surprise, perhaps? Did you remember to bring the dark roast today? Or did we go back to the same old thing – hint of chamomile, a touch of melancholy – just how we liked it when everything felt... easier.

It hasn't been bad, exactly. Just… quiet. Lately, mostly quiet. Almost lonely, sometimes, though don’t say that aloud. Wouldn’t want to break the illusion. This glass, still halfway full, more likely than not. Reflected light, catching on the fringe of the scarf – all those memories swirling about, didn’soin’? The scent of woodsmoke, the way his handfit perfectly in ours…

See the slight tilt of the head? Doesn’t mean much, probably. Maybe just tired eyes. Tired of being watchful, maybe. Tired of remembering which side to turn when he walked through. Remember him, don’t you? Not necessarily every single detail – that can be exhausting – but sense it. The ghost of his laughter.

So, yes, a little hesitant. And a little hopeful. Now, drink your tea. Let’s see what you think of this view.”

How does that capture the vibe? Do you want us to tweak anything, focus on a particular element, or perhaps add a line about the coffee stain on the sleeve?! Let us know! ☕️ ✨