The night stretches out before me, filled with restless thoughts and uneasy anticipation.
I try to distract myself by scrolling through my phone, but every post seems to remind me of my appointment.
Each image and status update blurs into the next, a background noise to my whirling mind.
My partner sits beside me, their presence a silent comfort, though words are few between us tonight.
“Are you okay?”
The question hangs in the air, simple yet loaded with concern.
“Yeah, just thinking about tomorrow,” I reply, my voice barely above a whisper.
They nod, understanding without pressing further.
We both know that sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
As the clock ticks closer to midnight, I find myself in the bathroom again, staring at my reflection once more.
