the door of your shared apartment opened as you stirred from a nap in your room. sae-byeok set her stuff down, being done with her classes for the day. she fixed her bangs, pulling out her phone. 6:50pm.

'hi. are you home?'

"sae 𖹭" texted, making your phone buzz nearby.

'i'm going to a cafe, want to join me?'

your roommate thought maybe you wanted to go out on a bike ride and grab a drink real quick? but totally not because she missed spending time with you.

'it's on me. don't get used to it.'