*Claire*

After helping her put away the rest of her groceries, I closed her apartment door behind me. I was lost in thought as I turned to find Eric waiting, just like he had promised. He was standing just past the breezeway, smoking, and on the phone. When he saw me, he put out his cigarette and extended his arm to me. I walked over to him, allowing him to wrap his arm around my waist. Still on the phone, he kissed the top of my head as I rested my head against his shoulder. ...