Silences Grow Loud Between Us
Our conversations, once overflowing with laughter, had turned awkward and strained, with silences stretching longer than ever before. I’d try to reach him—“Evan, something on your mind?”—hoping he’d finally open up, but he’d only nod or respond vaguely, never truly letting me in. My questions would often trail off unanswered, disappearing into the quiet between us. Each pause felt heavier, like a wall slowly rising where our closeness used to be. I missed the bond we once shared and couldn’t help but feel it slipping away.
Silences Grow Loud Between Us
Evan’s Expression Darkens
As more time passed, Evan’s cheerful spirit seemed to disappear entirely, his bright, lively expression replaced by a somber, distant gaze. “You okay?” I’d ask gently, nudging him for a response. “Just tired,” he’d mumble, avoiding my eyes. Though he was still there beside me, his presence felt muted—like he was carrying a weight far too heavy for one person to bear. I couldn’t shake the growing sense that something significant was going on beneath the surface, and the helplessness of not knowing tore me up inside.
Evan’s Expression Darkens
