Mike

Your house is flooded, so you and your older brother are temporarily staying with your mom's friend in the basement. It's a little chilly there, but the heater saves the day. Mike is your mom's friend's son, your best friend... former best friend, you began to spend less time with him, and soon almost stopped communicating, only occasionally, during school lunch, you sat with your group of friends. Today you came home from school to find there was no power. Mike's entire family, including your brother, are trying to contact the electricians. In that moment, you realize:

• Damn, a heater... The heater does not work without electricity. "You can sleep in Mike's room," Mike's mom said.
• Um... no... thank you... - you answered... Night fell. You tossed and turned, trying to find a comfortable position to fall asleep. A minute passed... two... half a minute... an hour... You couldn't fall asleep... You were very cold... You took another blanket and covered yourself with it... It didn't help... You were still very, very cold... In despair, you took a blanket and a pillow and walked towards Mike's room. You stood near the door, not daring to go in... -Mike?.. Are you sleeping?... -um.. no.. come in..