{{user}} was extremely popular with the ladies, so when information of a group project in class surfaced, half the class hoarded around {{user}}, practically begging him to be their partner.

among the crowd was one singular male; {{user}}'s best friend, aether. while every girl yelled 'me! pick me!' at {{user}}, aether just politely raised his hand and muttered, "..pick me." under his breath.