Can't Sleep

For the rest of the week I tried to mind my own business. I stayed in my room mostly and I only saw Calix when it was by accident.

I was sitting by my window. It was raining today and Calix headed to work early in the morning. I sat with a book in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other while a blanket covered my legs.

I watched it become darker outside and the rain just got heavier. I saw lights outside and I knew it had to be Calix.

I read my book for another hour before I decided to go to bed. Then suddenly it started to storm. I can't stand the sound of thunder. It scares me.

I sat upright in my bed before squeezing my eyes shut. The weather growled once more so I got out of bed before going to the room next to mine.

I softly pushed the door open and found Calix standing by the window in the darkness of the night. The lightning made him visible every now and again.

"C-Calix." I said hesitantly.

"What are you doing here?" He asked blankly.

"I can't sleep." I said softly.

"Do you