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I stepped out of the taxi at Lee's apartment, my legs slightly wobbly as I made my way to the door. I urged myself to swallow the nervousness that crept up my throat and finally raised my hand to knock of the door, the first two knocks sealing my fate.

It was quiet for a moment before I heard some movement from the other side. After a few moments, the door flew open only to reveal Shi, Lee's cousin, standing in the doorway, a sketch book laying against her hip as she held it in place with her hand.

"Oh, hey Simone, how are you?" She said a little surprised, "Didn't know you're be dropping by today." She stepped aside so that I could walk in, but I held my place.

"I'm doing good, I was just dropping by to see if Lee was here? I really need to talk to him." I replied, "Is he here by any chance?"

Shi shook her head. "Sorry, I haven't seen him since this morning," she trailed before continuing, her face turning into a small frown. "Did you two have a fight or something?"

"Kind of," I trailed lamely. "I came to apologize."

She sighed. "Well, it's not like him to stay gone for too long, but I also have absolutely no experience with him being mad or anything. The concept seems almost foreign," she attempted to joke, "but I'm really not sure when he'll be back though. Do you want to come in and wait for him?" She asked.

"No, I think it'd be best if I just came back another time." I said, "Thank you though."

"You're welcome," she said with a small frown, "But Simone, don't worry too much. Lee is pretty level headed. Just give him some time and I'm sure he'll pop back up. I know he may seem like the master of all answers and emotions, but truth be told, he's just as fragile as anyone else. He'll come around."

"You're right." I agreed, "Thank you again, Shi. Bye." I waved before heading back out and calling another taxi to go back home.

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