Each in his lonely night, each with a ghost.
Some share that night. But they know, love grows colder.
Kevin couldn't sleep. This was nothing new, he often found himself staring at the ceiling, listening to his own infuriating breaths.
He glanced at the flashing red lights of the digital alarm clock. It was just past three. That was early for him.
He swung his legs out of the bed and drifted onto the landing, hoping futiley that getting up would make him tired. Tiptoeing carefully to not disturb anyone in the house, he made his way downstairs.
He could just hear Connor's voice in his head telling him that pouring himself a coffee was a stupid idea but he did it anyway. He almost wanted Connor to be right there next to him to say it. Scold him, get angry, he didn't mind, he just wanted him there.
He glanced upwards at the ceiling, knowing that the bedroom was right above. He was a married man, with children he loved, but it was at times like this that he still felt lonely.
He finished his coffee, guilty licking his lips, knowing that this added at least another hour onto his night time sentence.
He made his way slowly back to the bedroom, prolonging each step as long as he dared. He tried to slip under the covers as quietly as possible but his shifting weight betrayed more than he wanted it to.
"Where did you go?" The thick voice next to him yawned.
"Just a quick walk, sorry."
"Please never leave me."
Kevin blinked at the words, knowing that in the sleep induced state they meant the bed but, to him they meant more.
"I won't, ever, I promise."
He leaned across to place a hand on her arm and kiss his wife on the cheek. His lips barely grazed her skin.
"I love you." She sighed closing her eyes and rolling over.
"I...love you too."