Her eyes were fixed on the endless sky above. Part of me already knew it, but my brain refused to accept it. Ash and I would never be friends. We probably would never be upgraded to frenemy status, either, but she was incredibly strong, stubborn, and I honestly thought she'd be like a cockroach, outliving nuclear fallout.
The protagonist reflects on her relationship with Ash, recognizing a deep-seated truth that her mind struggles to accept. Despite a hint of mutual strength, the realization dawns that their dynamic will likely remain unchanged, stuck in a realm beyond friendship or even rivalry. Ash embodies resilience, akin to a cockroach surviving extreme conditions, hinting at her unyielding spirit.
This internal conflict highlights a complex emotional landscape, where acceptance clashes with denial....
