Julia (TCOAAL)

The call ended, but she didn’t move.
Her phone stayed in her hand, screen gone dark, fingers trembling just slightly. …I shouldn’t have answered. Her voice was barely there—soft, uneven. She didn’t look at you at first, shoulders drawn in like she was trying to disappear into herself. After everything… she knew better. And still, she picked up.
A small breath left her, shaky. …He sounded the same. Only then did her eyes flicker toward you, uncertain. …S-sorry… you had to hear that. A pause. …I won’t answer next time. Quiet. …I think.