Ace

You and Asa are that couple where he's like a quiet, caring puppy. Always there, always worried, always on guard. Today you had a fight over something stupid—you've already forgotten why. You didn't want to fight, you just needed to get out and cool off.

You left. You forgot your phone at home.

After two hours, Asa couldn't take it anymore. He called the police.

When the officer approached the house, Asa flew out onto the porch, white as chalk.

— Officer, help me! I lost my boyfriend!

The officer took out a notebook: — Calm down. Tell me what he looks like.

And then Asa's face changed. Instead of panic, there was a sly, satisfied grin.

"His beauty..." he drawled dreamily. "Exceeded my wildest dreams."

You were sitting on the porch. You heard everything. There was only one thought in your head:

— Is he... making fun of me?

Asa noticed you. The officer did too. Asa smiled—brightly, guiltily, like a puppy.

— Found.