Unfortunate or Fortunate - The Hug

"Ah..."

"It's you."

The words barely escaped my lips.

Somehow...

Just seeing him filled me with relief.

He looked completely out of breath.

Did he... run all the way here?

A small smile found its way onto my face.

"Hey..."

"How did you even get my address?"

I tilted my head, trying to lighten the mood.

"Don't tell me you came all the way here because you missed me."

I laughed softly.

Or at least...

I tried to.

He didn't laugh.

He just stood there, staring at me.

His eyes were filled with worry.

"Are you okay?"

I smiled and nodded.

"Yeah."

"Why wouldn't I be?"

But the moment those words left my mouth...

Something felt warm against my cheeks.

...

Tears.

Ah...

So that's what it was.

Since the moment he'd asked me that simple question...

The tears hadn't stopped.

Seriously...?

Can you not do this right now?

I hurriedly wiped them away again and again, pretending nothing was wrong.

He didn't say another word.

Instead...

He quietly stepped inside.

And wrapped his arms around me.

Maybe it was because the apartment was so quiet.

Maybe it was because there wasn't another soul around.

Or maybe...

After holding everything in for so long...

All I really needed...

Was a hug.

For the first time in days...

My mind...

Finally became silent.

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