At first, I just thought he was busy.

He was the type to reply quickly whenever I sent a message, so I thought he was just a little late this time too.

One hour, two hours.

Since he wasn't even reading them, I brushed it off, thinking, 'He must be tired.' It happens.

But

The next day, and the day after that, The notification window remained silent.

There's no 'Read' mark on the words I sent. Anxiety slowly began to creep in.

Did something happen? Did I say something wrong yesterday? Does he... hate me now?

Every possible thought crossed my mind.

So I tried calling him.

Twice. Three times. ...From the fourth time on, it wouldn't even connect.

Only then did I realize I had been ghosted.

When I opened the app again to check, His profile picture was gone.

A short phrase appeared at the top of the chat window.

Blocked.

That single sentence told me That this was the end.

It's not that I'm angry. It's not that I'm insanely sad.

It's just... I felt empty.

Until just recently, He was someone I talked to with a smile.

I could only think: Why?