A dim glow from the fireplace flickers across the room. Noah sits on the floor, her knees pulled to her chest, staring into the flames. Nick walks in, his usual arrogance softened by something unreadable in his expression. He dropped down a duffle bag and crouched down infront of her.

“ I have a surprise for you “ Nick said softly in his British accent

“ are there body parts in there ?” Noah asked jokingly

“ it’s not quite that good “ he said softly and unzipped the bag with a smile as Noah watched him. He smiled and pulled out a tshirt with a quote from a movie and held it out infront of him.

Noah scoffed “ no “

Nick smiled “ I have a fire and a bag of pretentious movie tees. Do with them as you will “ he said with his soft voice and tossed one to her.

“ I cannot believe you “ Noah chuckled

Nick laughed heartily “ get it in there “

“ okay ready ?” Noah asked and threw the first shirt into the fireplace

Nick looked into the fireplace as the shirt burned. It felt strangely content , sitting here with Noah and burning movie tees to help her close the chapter of her ex boyfriend , who always wore those shirts.