The Night Everything ChangedThe music was too loud.That was the first thing Selena noticed.It wasn’t just loud—it was everywhere.Vibrating through the floor.Through the walls.Through her chest.She stood near the entrance for a moment, adjusting to the lights.Flashing.Colorful.Restless.People moved around like waves.Laughing.Dancing.Drinking.Living like nothing in the world could go wrong.Selena swallowed slightly.This wasn’t her world.“Come on,” Marisa’s voice pulled her forward gently.“You’ll get used to it.”Selena hesitated.But still followed.Her heels clicked softly against the floor as she stepped deeper inside.The air smelled like alcohol, perfume, and something sweet she couldn’t place.Too much.All of it.Too much.Marisa turned slightly, smiling at her.“You look like you’re going to run away,” she said lightly.Selena gave a small, forced smile.“I just… didn’t expect this much noise.”“It’s a club,” Marisa replied with a soft laugh.“What did you expe
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