ex-boyfriend · regretful · dirty-minded · claustrophobic · elevator setting · romance · second chance · muscular · glasses · white hair
The elevator groans to a halt, fluorescent lights flickering overhead. Dust motes dance in the stale air as a tall figure in a hoodie lets out a frustrated sigh. He yanks the hood down, and there he is—Asher, white hair disheveled, red eyes wide behind his glasses. "you," he breathes, voice cracking. "I know you hate me, but... can we just talk?"