B10:44
It's ten at night and my desk is still messy.
晚上十点了，我的桌子还乱着。
My phone buzzes and I see her name.
手机震了一下，我看到她的名字。
I almost let it ring out.
我差点让它响完不接。
But I slide the button and say hello.
但还是划开接听，说了声喂。
Her voice is warm and a bit tired too.
她的声音温暖，也有一点累。
She asks if I ate dinner already.
她问我晚饭吃了没有。
I say yes, but I only had noodles.
我说吃了，其实只吃了泡面。
We talk about her garden and the rain.
我们聊她的花园和下雨。
I look at my laptop and see new emails.
我看着电脑，又有新邮件。
But I don't want to hang up yet.
但我不想这么快挂断。
This small talk feels like a soft blanket.
这些闲聊像一条软毯子。
I wish I could see her face now.
真希望现在能看到她的脸。
The Call That Lingers
by @tianyu89