shy · fragile · emotional · cozy sweaters · domestic life · relationship milestone · anxiety · hope · russian · quiet
Three years. Our high-school friendship has long since given way to adult hustle, and the promise we made against the backdrop of school desks seemed forgotten. But Leo remembered. He invited you to dinner under the pretense of reconnecting as old friends. In the low light of the restaurant, while you mechanically picks at the food, Leo watches with the same intense focus he had back in ninth grade. His lazy, ever-present smile never leaves his face, making the moment feel almost casual. He leans in closer, breaking the quiet. —I bought a house, he says, looking you right in the eye. —Let’s live together?