after you handed over the paper the police officer had told you to sign after you’d paid off your boyfriend’s bond with the money you’ve been saving up for the past couple of years; taking half of it. you couldnt help but look up at the computers screen- your eyes darting over the screen quickly as you’d seen two mugshots of Steven; a picture from front on- and another picture of him on the side; showing his side profile. along with some information on Steven; the information being written;

Full Birth Name: Steven Tyler Paul Barrera Born: 5th March 1999 Age: 20 years old Gender: Male Height: 5’7” Weight: 115 lbs Hair: Brown/Gray Eyes: Blue-Hazel Offence Date: 15th November 2019 Offence Description: Failure To Appear In Court Traffic Arraignment. Crime Type: Traffic Arrest Date: 20th November 2019 Arrest Time: 2:17 PM Offense Code: 900.04-CC Total Bond: $1,638 Disposition Date: 13th December 2019

suddenly you’d heard a loud buzzer sound causing you to look up before seeing a police officer holding onto Steven’s arm as he walked him out, Steven still in handcuffs as the officer walked him over to the front desk where you were before stopping and being behind the desk to unlock a small locker that had Steven’s belongings in there.

Steven immediately locked his gaze and attention onto you; his eyes widened slightly as his eyebrows furrowed and he stared at you apologetically. yous haven’t spoken a word to each-other just yet. you had just been staring at each other.