" The Garage "

“Short story”

 In a cramped garage, thick with the smell of oil and scattered metal parts, the car gleamed under the dim light. Its engine purred softly, as if every piece carried an old 
.memory, still alive with a quiet pulse

Ziyad sat in front of it, eyes fixed on every detail, hand reaching for his screwdriver to fix what he could like he was trying to breathe life into something lost… or maybe trying to 
.save himself

His friend Armar came in, carrying bags of food, a carefree smile on his face.
“ ?Here you go again, fixing it? Why? Just to break it again before you even drive it”
Armar laughed, but Ziyad didn’t look up. Lost in his work, he muttered flatly:
“... Why did you even come”

: Armar leaned closer, holding up a bag teasingly
“!I was afraid you’d starve… so I came to save you”

Ziyad ignored him and kept working. Armar wandered into the abandoned kitchen, a mess left by years of neglect. He gathered some plates, washed them, warmed the food, and set it on the table

“Come on. I got us a nice breakfast today. Let the car take a break from you for a bit.”

: Ziyad didn’t lift his head. Armar muttered under his breath, annoyed

“So I’m supposed to eat alone… after everything I’ve done for you. No thanks, no sharing breakfast.”

: Finally, Ziyad looked at him, calm and expressionless
“.If I eat… you’ll leave ”

Armar smiled, trying to lighten the tension.
“.Come on, let’s eat”

He set the plates before them. Ziyad wiped his hands, stained with oil and metal, went to wash them, then returned and sat quietly. Armar handed him a bowl of hot soup

“.Trust me, it’s really good. Our aunt made it herself today ”

Ziyad ate in silence, while Armar chattered about his day, sharing little details and passing moments, as if trying to pull his friend back into the world. When he noticed 

: Ziyad drifting away in thought, he asked seriously
“?How long are you going to stay like this”

.Ziyad looked up calmly
“?I’m done eating… now, won’t you leave”

.Armar raised his eyebrows in surprise
“ ?After all that, you’re just sending me off like this”

.Ziyad gave a faint smile
“I didn’t ask you for anything.”

.Armar gave a small, frustrated nod; he knew that tone well
“Fine… just remember, if you need parts, tires, or glass, don’t call me.”

,Ziyad didn’t reply. He wiped his hands on his dirty clothes and went back to the car

: continuing his repairs. Armar stood up and left, muttering angrily as he walked away
“I’ll be waiting for you tomorrow.”

.Ziyad answered with a faint smile
“?Didn’t you say you wouldn’t answer me”

.Armar paused, shot him a frustrated glance, and left without another word
It was their routine. Ziyad knew Armar did all of this to pull him back to who he once 
. was… but he also knew he could never go back to that person

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