Miguel - Adorn (audio) -

As Miguel’s voice soared into those effortless falsettos, Julian pulled her closer. He wanted his affection to be more than a feeling—he wanted it to be a garment she could wear, a shield against the cold, a gold-threaded tapestry that made her feel like the masterpiece he knew she was.

In that moment, the room felt smaller, tighter, and infinitely safer. He led her to the center of the floor. They didn't dance in the traditional sense; they just swayed, anchored to each other. Every touch was an attempt to erase the jagged edges the world had left on her that day. Miguel - Adorn (Audio)

"Let my love adorn you," he whispered, the lyrics becoming a vow. As Miguel’s voice soared into those effortless falsettos,

He walked over to her, his movements matching the song's slow-burn tempo. He didn't just hug her; he enveloped her. He tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, his fingers lingering against her skin. He led her to the center of the floor

The city outside was a chaotic mess of neon blues and frantic sirens, but inside the loft, the world had slowed to a steady, heartbeat hum. Julian stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching the rain streak against the glass like tears. He wasn’t sad; he was waiting.

Julian didn't ask how her day was. He didn't offer platitudes. Instead, he reached for the dial on the vintage console. As the first bass notes of "Adorn" filled the room—thick, warm, and intentional—the atmosphere shifted.