Circles

Part 2.5 - Simple Moment

Milo enjoyed spending his Friday evenings alone. After a week of studies, he would curl up on the right corner of his couch, with a light blanket, a cup of green tea and a book. He kept his windows wide open, allowing a breeze to enter the room. It was the one time he'd let his hair down.

This was his happy place, a moment when he could simply not worry about others and allow himself to recharge.

As soon as the sun set, Milo stood up, turned on a few candles and closed the windows to avoid bugs. He settled back in his spot and continued his book - this time, it was a tale of a traveler between planes chasing a thief. It was captivating.

He didn't lift his eyes from his book the moment someone knocked on the door.

"Come in..."

Milo only looked up when he heard Corym's voice wish greet him. 

He felt warmth rise to his face. Their relationship was rather new, and through the weeks Corym never had a Friday evening off. He probably didn't even know of Milo's Friday evening ritual.

"Well don't you look just perfectly cozy" Corym smiled, approaching confidently, possibly for an embrace.

Milo held up his hand. "I- I'm sorry, I usually spend my Friday nights like this. Here. On my own"

Corym stopped moving towards Milo and chuckled. "Well, nerd's gotta nerd, I guess". He started scanning Milo's bookshelf. "Never seen you with your hair down before, Mi, it's cute" he said, taking a volume from the shelf and sitting on the opposite end of the couch.

Milo was certain he was blushing now, and he was suddenly very self-conscious. How could Corym be so easy-going, so carefree? He couldn't exactly tell Corym to leave, and he wasn't sure he wanted to.

He could be alone next week.

The pair read together in silence for a moment. Eventually, Milo reached out a hand and hooked his little finger around Corym's. He felt Corym's gaze then, and held back a smile.

This could be ok. It still felt like a Friday.