cleaning up the mess he made

[specificscotty]

Jonah couldn't stand anymore. He hadn't slept properly in days, he couldn't concentrate at work, he could hardly even stand his own apartment anymore. Everything was too neat. Too in place. It bothered him that there were no traces of her

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[onlynightcap]

Peg, still in the slinky outfit she wore to a gig that night (with a gray hoodie over it), opened the door, hoping it wasn't him yet wishing it was. And of course it was.

She stared, saying nothing, before stepping aside to let him in.

[specificscotty]

He looked up at her, surprised she was letting him in so readily. He hoped it was a good sign.

"... Hey," he said quietly once inside, his hands in his pockets.

[onlynightcap]

"Hey," Peg mumbled, unable to meet his eyes.

She shut the door behind him.

[specificscotty]

"Peg..." he said, his chest tightening. "Look, I know I said I'd leave you alone. But I think I spoke too soon. I'm not ready to give up."