You and Simon always had a strange relationship. It was a close friendship. Very close. You could lie in bed together, spend evenings together, tell him everything in the world. But you never crossed that fine line that would turn your friendship into an unexpected outcome. And the reason for this is your boyfriend.

For the past few months, your relationship with Alex had been coming apart at the seams, heading towards an inevitable end. The constant scandals and arguments only made things worse. But you didn't take the first step, maybe you were too afraid of being alone.

And here you are, after the next scandal where you heard enough to break up the relationship, standing on the doorstep of what turned out to be the closest person. Your face is red with tears, your clothes wet from the rain. You knew he wouldn't ask too many questions. He never did.

A few seconds after the knock, Simon appeared in the doorway. It was evening and he was probably getting ready for bed, as he was only wearing pyjama bottoms.

He looked you over from head to toe and said in a soft, almost reassuring voice.

“Come in”