The cool air hastened my steps. I didn’t think it would be cold so I’d left my jacket in the car. The sun peeked over the horizon. Probably by noon, the weather would be warmer. I called Ivan while walking to my apartment but got no answer.
I turned off the phone when I saw a figure on the steps.
Noah.
“Hey, what’s up?”
“I called you earlier, Jake, and left a message. Did you get it?”
“No, sorry.” I look and saw that Noah had the delivered newspaper on his lap. “How long have you been waiting?”
“A few minutes.” He looked at the shirt and pants I wore. “I thought you went for a run or something so I waited. But it looks like you were out all night.”
I shrugged. I didn’t see the need to lie. He arched his eyebrows.
“Noah, I don’t have to explain myself to you. We’re not together, you
