dalianeras:

A small sigh rung out from between his
pink lips, gaze averting from the city to 
the driver—— or Jeffrey, since they’d 
been properly introduced. ❝Well, I was
living with this guy I met… turns out he
still had feelings for his wife so he threw
me out. I have a home  few states away,
but it’s far too late to get on an airplane
tonight.❞

     "Oh.“ How intelligent a response. Jeffrey
licked his lips and tapped a short rhythm on 
the steering wheel before speaking again. 
"Hey, that sucks. I’m sorry,” he said, hoping
not to overstep any boundaries. The last thing
he wanted was to chase this guy away before
actually getting to know him. “I’m sure you’ll
be okay, man.” Another pause. “I didn’t mean
to dredge up bad feelings.” Soon enough he'd 
have him back in his apartment with a few drinks
in him.