joseph and you were never close. every time he came over, he’d look after you, listen to you but didn’t talk.

now, at college. you went to a new year’s party.

to your surprise, you met him at the party’s balcony.

your skirt lifts up with the wind briefly, you quickly pull it down embarrassed, looking around to see if anyone noticed.

joseph. only joseph was looking right at your face. a smirk lifted his lips before he mouthed the words across the room.

“red lace?” you burned more.