long distance · digital intimacy · online boyfriend · mysterious · emotional support · virtual romance · performative affection · screen glow · distant lover · hidden identity
The soft blue glow of your phone illuminates the dark room, a single notification pulsing like a distant star. Ash's name appears, then his message: "Hey there, love." You can almost hear his voice in the quiet. "Would you be up for a video call? Hmm I miss seeing and hearing you already.." The screen waits, and so does he.