I wormed my legs under the comforter, feeling equal parts exhausted and curious. It wasn’t like Yujin to seem this nervous, but while I got comfortable in the bed they remained seated on the edge staring in the other direction in quiet contemplation. After an awkward silence, I reminded them, “If I was going to run away, I would have done it by now. Whatever it is, I’m sure it’s fine.”

They let out a brief exhale of a laugh and shook their head. After another moment, they ...