Noah and Naya sat in the quiet corner of the coffee shop. They began to joke about random things, their laughter filling the small space and drawing a soft smile from the owner behind the counter.
They talked about the most trivial matters, jumping from one topic to another with ease.
Eventually, the conversation drifted toward the future. They spoke about school, sharing their mutual excitement and nervous energy about attending the university.
For the first time in days, Noah felt like a normal nineteen-year-old again. They spent more than two hours lost in conversation, savoring the normalcy.
Finally, they both decided it was time to leave the cafe and return to their respective homes.
Naya, ever the protective friend, decided to wait until Noah was safely in his car before she drove off.
