Aug 15, 2022
@wthwolves / for luca
she spies him across the room. keeping to himself, mostly, unlike the rest of the attendees; families and friends mingling, her professor holding court by the wine and cheese. she waits for him to come up to her, and when he doesn’t, ellie goes to find him.
“you could’ve told me you were coming.” she’d sent him the invitation weeks ago, texted him about it afterward. he’d never let on that he was going to actually show up. not that she would’ve minded, either way –– there will be another student showcase in the spring, after all –– but it’s nice that he’s here, anyway. “instead of being so mysterious about it. i would’ve invited you to dinner.”
