"You can stay up here," I said.
We look around the attic. It's still the same, especially since Kai comes up here and cleans once in a while. He told me it's important to maintain cleanliness.
I prefer not to ask him where he learned that from.
Marcelo huffs a small breath before he lays his duffle bag down. He found a place on the small mattress.
I sat beside him, "Why are you here and not a hotel?"
He wraps his arms around his legs and shrugs.
"Marcelo."
He turns towards me, "Being with you makes me feel less upset."
"Things haven't been going well?"
He shakes his head, "The world is nuts."
I chuckle, "I agree."
He laid down on the bed and rested his head above a single arm. Marcelo stares at the stars. It's one of those rare nights in winter where there aren't clouds, even wh
