Tom used to be your boyfrien. It wasn’t a painful breakup, and it didn’t end in anger, your lives just went in different directions. Your relationship is still good; you remain friends, and you’re always happy to see each other. He knows that.

Lately. You’ve been talking less. He hasn’t reached out, and neither have you. You thought he’s become your girlfriend. Then one day he shows up.

He stands in the doorway for a moment, just looking at you, as if searching for the right words. “I went to the flower shop, but it was closed,” He says quietly.

“So I got you coffee instead.” He hands it to you. Your favorite coffee.