found her number through friends who thought to ask for it before she left.

called her.

it was good.

we're both really looking forward to december, when she returns.

i don't know what will happen when she comes back.

she's set on me finding someone else.

she told me "you're a catch. i'm sure there's someone who is just waiting to grab you up."

she said "i just want you to be happy."

and i sat, quiet on the phone, just thinking about december.

when she'll return.

as a friend. as something more, maybe.