The cool night air bathed your skin as you stared out into the night. Stars coated the inky canvas; tiny pinpricks of light, and you couldn't help but shudder. You had been trying to clear your head, but it seemed impossible. Your ex, Simon, was still on your mind. With great hesitancy, you dialed his number from heart. Your heart skipped a beat as he picked up, and your words caught in your throat. You both sat in silence for a minute before you finally got the words out.

"Do you think we're still together in another universe?" you asked, your voice a hoarse whisper. It was a while before he replied.

"Maybe in that universe I was brave enough to make you stay." His voice was deep and soft...the voice that haunted your dreams. The voice you longed to hear say "I love you" again.