It was already dark outside, but I barely noticed. The only light in the room came from my laptop screen. I sat cross-legged on the couch, completely focused, scrolling through a job listing I must’ve read five times already.

My fingers hovered over the touchpad, hesitating, nervous, excited… a strange mix of everything.

Dominic came over, holding a glass of water. He handed it to me and tilted his head, curious. “What are you looking at with that serious face?”

I looked up at him and ...