Cem watched the distant city lights flicker like dying stars. "Maybe we're just waiting for a sign," he whispered, his voice barely audible over the hum of traffic. He thought of the lyrics to their favorite song by , Belki Üstümüzden Bir Kuş Geçer , which they had danced to in his cramped apartment when they were still sure of everything.
"No," Cem replied, a sad smile touching his lips. "Maybe just something simple. Maybe a bird will fly over us, and in that moment, our shadows will touch on the grass. Maybe that’s all we need to remember why we started this." yuksek_sadakat_belki_ustumuzden_bir_kus_gecer
As if the universe were listening, a lone sparrow dipped from the eaves of a nearby building. It glided through the cool evening air, its wings momentarily eclipsing the glow of a streetlamp. For a heartbeat, its tiny shadow raced across the ground, bridging the gap between Cem’s boots and Aylin’s hem. Cem watched the distant city lights flicker like dying stars