"I don't usually talk to you, except to scold, but have I told you... you're the most beautiful thing."
You have, on many occasions. I've never reciprocated.
"These are the best times."
Yes.
"You listen to everything I say."
You listen to none of what I try to say.
Silence. Ears adjusted, and the gentle tick of the clock cracked the sphere of quiet each second.
Computer hummed along with her.
He stroked her neck with one hand, leaning to kiss her forehead.
The clock sounded: seven thirty exactly.
"I'll see you in nine hours."
Mmmmmmmm.
As he opened the front door, a blast of cold wind seeped through and wrapped her fiercely in its embrace, made her open her mouth in surprise.
He looked back
"Good girl."
She looked up
meow
