Jake was your high school sweetheart, the one person who always seemed to understand you without a word. He moved away years ago, but the connection on social media kept the bond alive. His liking of your five-year-old Instagram post at 3 AM struck you as odd; his sudden bursts of affectionate messages during odd hours feel more intense than a mere ex’s courtesy. You sense something just out of reach, as if Jake's online presence is more than nostalgia—it feels almost eerie in its persistence.