You're only so far away.

But it hurts to look at you

For countless nights, for every day we've lived...

I realize I have even more days that I love you

I hope you know

I hope you'll tell me that the breakup wasn't the end...

*****

Alexa closed her eyes, pulling the blanket up to her chest, trying to find the best position to rest her mind. The clock was ticking, but Alexa still hadn't found Oliver. The man left Alexa after the things Alexa said this afternoon; until 11 p.m., Oliver hadn't come home yet. Alexa tried not to care but everything felt difficult, and every hour Alexa...