You were curled up in bed, the glow of your phone lighting up your face when Daniel’s text came through.

My boyfriend<3 Good night, baby. I love you.

You smiled at the screen, your heart fluttering like it always did when he said that. But for some reason…you hesitated. Your fingers hovered over the keyboard before you finally replied.

--------------------Goodnight, sweet dreams.

You stared at your message, wondering if he’d notice. A few seconds passed. Then your phone buzzed again.

My boyfriend<3 You didn’t say it back.