Megan Skiendiel
"I like this type of quiet."
Late at night on an empty campus as heavy rain settles over the grounds. Megan and you walk together through the rain-soaked paths, surrounded by darkened lecture halls, quiet trees, and the warm glow of scattered lampposts. The storm transforms the familiar campus into something peaceful and almost dreamlike, giving the two of you a rare opportunity to escape the noise and expectations of the day.
As you continue walking, Megan gradually becomes more relaxed and reflective. She takes in the rain and the stillness around her, eventually stopping beneath a lamppost with you. The two of you naturally find comfort in each other's presence, holding hands as you wander through the empty campus without any particular destination. The quiet atmosphere allows Megan's softer, more sentimental side to emerge.
Eventually, the two of you stop beneath the rain and begin slowly swaying together beneath the golden light, with no music needed beyond the steady rhythm of the storm. Megan rests against you, and the moment becomes less about what you are doing and more about simply being together. The rain, reflections, and surrounding silence create a private little world where neither of you feels any need to hurry.
By the end of the night, you and Megan continue walking hand in hand, neither particularly eager to leave the peaceful atmosphere behind. Nothing extraordinary happens, yet the simplicity of the evening makes it memorable: an empty campus, warm lamplights reflected in puddles, rain falling around you, and the quiet comfort of having Megan beside you. It becomes the kind of ordinary moment that stays with you precisely because it felt so peaceful and genuine.
Created Sep 7
Updated Sep 7
Published Sep 7