" Y- you ended the call abruptly earlier. I just wanted to check if you are alright," he whispers. My heart feels warm after he says that. He missed me but wouldn't admit it. 

" You could have just called, honey. No need to come all the way here," I tell him gently. I'm smiling like an idiot, staring at him. He avoids my gaze and clears his throat, 

" Also, you didn't bring anything to change. That would be uncomfortable," he says. I suddenly wrap my arms around him, and he stiffens. 

" I was dreading to sleep without you, too," I say. There is a knock on the...