The City of Astan [2]

Whitney

"Where are you staying?" I ask, moving some hair from his forehead.

Ethan

I watch her, "An apartment on Fifth Street. Temporary though."

Whitney

I study him, "Why is it temporary?"

Ethan

I shrug, "I only leased it for a month. I didn't know how long I'd be here."

Whitney

I nod and frown, "Oh..."

Ethan

I flash a smile and kiss her cheek, "I'll be here longer than that, Whit. Don't worry. I just had to take precautions."

Whitney

I study him, "You could always stay at my place if you don't want to feel alone," I tell him, "I bought a new house closer to work."

Ethan

I study her, "If you're comfortable with me being under the same roof, I'd appreciate that."

Whitney

I smile, "Why would I tell you that if I wasn't comfortable, E?"

Ethan

I shrug, smiling, "To be nice?"

Whitney

I shake my head at him and stand ringing out my hair before looking at him, "I'mma head home 'cause I am freezing and need some coffee," I chuckle.

Ethan

I flash a smile and stand too, picking up my jacket, "Alright. I'll see you later then. I think I'll stay at the apartment for tonight. Got all my stuff there right now anyway."

Whitney

I nod and quickly kiss him before walking off, shivvering as I get to my house.

Ethan

I watch her leave before heading back to my place, changing and showering when I get there. Dressed, I plop on the couch and sigh.

Whit

I shower when I get inside and sigh, yawning before checking my phone. I change into a tank and shorts before climbing in bed, tired.