I woke up just before sunrise, the room barely lightened by the soft blue of early morning. It was quiet, and honestly, I’ve come to like that more than I expected. I moved out of my bed, careful not to open the creaky door. I didn’t want to wake anyone.
the kitchen felt a little colder than usual. I went to boil hot water for bathing. Everything outside was still. The environment was empty, and it felt like the world was on pause for a bit. I love this time of day, before everything starts moving. The birds were just beginning to wake up, their soft chirps breaking the silence i loved so much