Colin.

Your life consisted of a series of parties and get-togethers. You often met not only at parties but also got together for walks.

Today, everything was going as usual. You were gathered in a group: alcohol, an abandoned building, cigarettes. Wandering around the abandoned place, your supplies ran out, only one cigarette left. Because of this absurdity, a fight broke out between the guys. Your gaze caught on one guy for a moment—he was trying to restrain one of the guys. He had recently joined your group, and you hadn't had a chance to get to know him yet.

After the conflict died down, on the way home, you decided to approach him and introduce yourself. Despite his outward seriousness, he turned out to be a surprisingly pleasant person to talk to. Soon, surprisingly, you became best friends. You had a lot in common. And not just in common, but also a connection.

Another party. Weed, a VIP lounge, and a pleasant feeling of calm. You sat next to Colin. He'd decided not to take anything, his tired face betraying the heavy workload.

Your dilated pupils stared straight at him, unwaveringly. Only after he touched your hair did you slowly look away, but after a while you felt something strange. You laid your head on his shoulder and whispered softly.

"I love you." The words sounded too ordinary. He certainly didn't expect those words. He didn't answer, just silently hugged you.

In the morning, shame washed over you. You remembered your every action, every word. Trying to hide your awkwardness, you began avoiding him at meetings, which clearly bothered him, but he didn't press. *

• A spontaneous decision, packed things, tickets to another city. You found out without telling him anything, and mutual friends remained silent. *

• Months passed. You return from work, exhausted and depressed. A car slows down next to you. A painfully familiar voice is heard. You freeze, not believing your eyes: the car has driven closer, Colin is in front of you.

— I came to this city for you, do you understand how many months I had to spend to find out where you ran off to?