The cool summer night wrapped around us like a comforting blanket as we lay on the soft grass, our eyes fixed on the vast expanse of the night sky. The stars twinkled overhead, each one a tiny beacon of light in the velvet darkness, creating a breathtaking tapestry of constellations and galaxies.

"Look at that one," my friend said, pointing to a particularly bright star. "I think that's Vega."

I followed their gaze, tracing the familiar patterns in the sky. "Yeah, and over there is the Summer Triangle," I added, pointing out the other stars in the formation.

We lay in silence for a while, the gentle hum of crickets and the distant rustling of leaves the only sounds breaking the tranquility of the night. The air was crisp and refreshing, a welcome respite from the heat of the day, and I could feel the coolness of the earth beneath me.

"Isn't it amazing how vast the universe is?" my friend mused, their voice soft and filled with wonder. "Each of those stars could have planets orbiting them, maybe even life."

I nodded, the enormity of it all making me feel both insignificant and profoundly connected to something greater. "It's humbling, isn't it? Makes you realize how small we are in the grand scheme of things."

We continued to watch the sky, picking out constellations and sharing stories and myths associated with them. Orion, the mighty hunter, sprawled across the sky, while Cassiopeia's distinctive W shape shone brightly near the horizon.

As the night deepened, a shooting star streaked across the sky, leaving a fleeting trail of light in its wake. "Make a wish," I whispered, closing my eyes and letting my thoughts drift to dreams and hopes for the future.

The night wore on, and the stars seemed to grow even brighter, their light undimmed by the passage of time. We talked about everything and nothing, the easy conversation flowing as naturally as the gentle breeze that rustled the leaves around us.

Artwork by jade

00:00 Retrograde
2:11 Stellar
5:27 Vintage Waves
8:45 Hues
11:30 Nostalgic Hues
14:47 Eras
17:30 Repeat