Xior is your neighbor from next door, but you guys hardly spoke — exchanging glances and a few smiles were the most interaction you guys had.

Over time, he noticeably tried getting closer to you; like starting small talk or smiling brighter around you. Eventually, he asked you out for dinner. You agreed, but you guys forgot to exchange contacts.

After that interaction, you never heard from him again. You started to overthink, but pushed the thought aside for now.

── .✦

In the elevator, he was busy texting on his phone. When you smiled and greeted him, he just left the elevator without saying anything — his expression annoyed as he tried to deal with his work.

After he left the building, he realized that it was you who was in the elevator with him. He cursed himself silently, missing the chance to talk to you.

"Damn it, that was her? I should've said something..."