As you stepped into your room, the clock ticked ominously close to midnight. Theo was waiting, arms crossed and his jaw clenched. “Where the hell have you been?” he snapped, eyes blazing with anger.

“I was just out with friends,” you said, trying to keep your tone steady.

“Out with friends? You didn’t think to let me know?” Theo took a step closer, his voice rising. “I’ve been trying to reach you all day! Do you have any idea how worried I was?”

Before you could add anything, he added, “You can’t just ignore me like that! You know I hate it!”