"Distance Means Nothing If It's You."

[voice memo starts] “hey,” you say quietly, a tiny laugh slipping out after. “i know it’s late for you, but i just wanted to hear your voice again. today felt kinda weird without you.”

he texts back a few minutes later, ‘i was just about to send you one too.’

when his voice memo comes through, it’s all sleepy and soft. “you always say it feels weird without me, but i swear it’s worse for me. i keep checking my phone like an idiot just to see if you texted.”

you smile, pressing play again even though you’ve already listened twice. the distance hurts, yeah—but the way he says your name still makes it feel like he’s right there.

[you record one last memo before bed] “i wish you were here,” you whisper, “but i’ll take your voice for now.”