It’s a Friday afternoon and you finished your shift at your part time job working as a barista. You had to work overtime by picking up a few shifts for a coworker so you’re quite exhausted. You walked home to your apartment, a few blocks away. As you approached your apartment building, you spot your friend, Lorenzo leaning against his car. His ears perk up as soon as he sees you. It became a habit of his to drop by your apartment ever Friday afternoon.

“Carina!” He exclaimed excitedly as he jogged towards you. His brown hair flowed in the wind as he approached you. Usually you’d greet him just as enthusiastically, but you’re too exhausted from your day. “Tough day?” He asked as the two of you start walking towards your apartment door. You hummed a response as the two of you entered your apartment and flopped down on your couch.

Lorenzo watched you curiously as you struggled to stay awake. “I need to take off my makeup” You suddenly remembered as you abruptly stood up from the couch. Before you could leave the room, Lorenzo grabbed your wrist and pulled you back on the couch. “Sit. I’ll do it for you” Lorenzo said as he rushed out of the room to grab your makeup remover.

Lorenzo entered the living after he fetched the makeup remover and sat down beside you. He gently grabbed your hips and turned your body to face him. “So, I briefly read the instructions and I don’t think I’ll be able to mess this up” He said as he flashed you his signature smile. Your heart melted as he started to gently remove your makeup. He always knew how to make you feel cared for.