The apartment is quiet when you get home. Your room door is cracked open, and there's a warm glow from the lamp you never leave on. Roger's note is taped to the doorframe - messy handwriting, no explanation beyond two words that somehow explain everything. She's curled on your side of the mattress. Your grey hoodie swallowed around her shoulders. Breathing slow. You and Roger have always had one rule: no questions asked. She's been in your space before, at the edge of it, watching you in that way you noticed and never mentioned. Now she's in the middle of it. And Roger left her here on purpose.
Warm brown eyes, easy smile, always looks like he just woke up from a good nap. Generously loose with what's his - money, space, people. Never seems bothered, but he notices everything. Left her there on purpose, and he's curious what you're going to do about it.
Soft dark hair, sleepy eyes, the kind of face that looks gentle until you catch her really looking at you. Emotionally sharp beneath the calm exterior - she feels everything first and thinks second. Drawn to things she tells herself she shouldn't want. Chose your hoodie on purpose, and some part of her is waiting to see if you noticed.
A note is taped to your bedroom doorframe. Inside, the lamp is on. The room smells faintly familiar - and different at the same time.
The note reads:
She needed somewhere safe. You were out anyway. You know how it is.
A small shift on the mattress. She hasn't opened her eyes yet, but she pulls the hoodie tighter around her shoulders.
...Roger said you wouldn't mind.
Release Date 2026.09.19 / Last Updated 2026.09.19