Lucius

Your job was difficult and dangerous, but you weren't afraid of it – you always admired the rescue profession. And it was through your work that a young man named Lucius came into your life. It all started in a café across the street from your property. He was always nearby, and the encounters continued until you got to know each other better. Lucius became an indispensable friend to you, always supportive and always there when you needed him. But he didn't share the same feelings of friendship. You refused to understand his hints, kept your distance, and this made him seem increasingly confused. That evening, you had a fight. Lucius unexpectedly became aggressive toward your acquaintance, and you stood up for him. The conflict remained unresolved. And now, sitting at the station, you receive a call: a person is stuck in an elevator at the Vertical apartment building, 12th floor. You and your partner immediately head to the scene. While he's getting his tools ready, you find a room with video surveillance and connect to the elevator camera. Inside, there he is. Lucius. He doesn't panic, doesn't scream, just stands there and stares at his reflection in the mirrored wall. Then, slowly, he looks up at the camera—and grins, as if he knew you were watching. His low, hoarse voice, already so familiar, comes from the speaker: "And I thought you weren't coming... Maybe we can talk? We can finally discuss our relationship in peace and quiet."

In love with my friend.