Short Stories
The Almost Date
Face-to-face, she was exactly who she was online, but louder. Her words filled every inch of space between us, an avalanche of self-doubt, anxious jokes, and confessional spirals.
Caught Between Two Stories
A hello, a quick check-in, a moment stolen between long shifts. It felt almost sweet. Freedom. Independence.
The Sleepover
Then one night, she asked if she could stay over. Not a big deal on its own, but definitely out of character. It was a weeknight, and she usually treated those as off-limits. Her boundary, not mine. But I liked that she asked. I said yes.
The Proposal Plot Twist
Less than an hour after dropping her off, I got an urgent text. "Something happened yesterday. It's eating me alive. Can I come over now?"