But autumn had been cold. Elena moved to Milan for a job she couldn't refuse, and the distance turned their vibrant summer into a series of pixelated video calls and missed texts. The "quiet" she feared finally caught up to them. They hadn't spoken in six months.
His heart hammered against his ribs. He realized then that the song wasn't just about a romantic moment; it was about the bravery required to stay vulnerable. It was an invitation to stop overthinking and just exist in the presence of someone else. Tommaso Paradiso - Non Avere Paura
He grabbed his jacket and his keys. The drive to the station was a blur of neon signs and Roman traffic. He didn't call her. He didn't text back. He just bought a one-way ticket North. But autumn had been cold
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