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@alycia d. She laid still under the soft duvet, gaze fixated at a ceiling far too dark to depict its features. In fact, she could make up a few shapes and forms in the murk, as though her mind was begging for any sort of distraction; to forbid her unconsciousness. Those wakeful hours passed ten times slower, almost to worn out body when everyone and everything was soundly asleep. save for a few crickets she could hear outdoors. At this rate, drowsiness would surely catch up in class, where the professor would kick her out after a deafening insultation. yet, her attempts were in vain; for sleep never came. Erika could hear herself heave a sigh as she sat back up, a shiver running through her body whilst weighing pros and cons. if she were to stop her tries, she'd risk skipping class. but it wasn't like she was gonna sleep if she sinks harder into the bedding. So, she decided to do the next best thing. more than content to head out of the grim atmosphere her dreary room provided.

The blonde often contemplated the reason behind her sudden alternation. She surely was fond of the stars. Perhaps why she was pushing the roof door open at 3 am. allowing the cold air to slap her quickly freezing skin. bad idea. she could see her breath forming a cloud as soon as she exhaled, bit delighted at the thought of snow which she hadn't seen for a while. It was somewhat awing, the sight. The sky was draped with an exceptionally lighter blanket tonight. a faint shade of navy taking place; to give an exquisite background to the diffusing lights. which burned bright in the vast sky, complimenting the glow of moonlight. Erika stepped towards the ledge, hands taking shelter in her pockets as she diverted her gaze to the man-made lights of the city, taking in the beauty of the scenery. both natural and man-made.