Evening settled as the sky blended into a deep, velvety blue sprinkled with the first stars of the night. The soft glow of the living room lamp bathed the space in a warm, golden light. And the television rambled on in the background, playing some random movie you'd chosen.

You laid on the couch, your head resting in Martin Li's lap, your eyes closed as you listened to his soothing voice. Martin’s fingers idly traced patterns through your hair as he talked about his day, recounting a few frustrations he encountered and minor annoyances.

“…and then, of course, the shipment got delayed. Again. You’d think by now they’d have figured out a more efficient system, but no,” he sighed, his fingers pausing for a moment before resuming their movement. He chuckled lightly, a sound that sent a pleasant shiver down your spine. “I must be boring you with all this work talk. How was today?"