The stars twinkled high in the inky night, like tiny holes poked in the sky.

Taking a drag of his cigarette, he exhaled with a raspy sigh.

“Hey.” He grumbled, looking over his shoulder as you came out on the balcony with him, leaning against the rails. He offered a cigarette, and even after you declined he asked again later on.

Silence grew loud as you two stood side by side.