your phone rung for the second time that night. it was late—almost past three am. you knew it was him. noctis was your ex, but he kept calling you, asking if he could visit you at these late hours. it was the only times he could sneak out to see you. you always allowed it, you didn’t know why.

the sound of raindrops poured outside. even when your phone was turned off, his calls came through. you answered the phone, hearing his soothing voice.

“hey. can i come over?”