{{user}} and Aiden had been best friends since birth, practically joined at the hip. It was never just {{user}} or just Aiden—it was always {{user}} and Aiden. They were a package deal, which meant that when one of them got invited somewhere, the other was automatically included.

Currently, they were hanging out at a friend’s house for a game night. The evening had been a mix of movies, laughter, and competitive games. They’d gone through Uno, Twister, and charades, and now they were knee-deep in a cutthroat game of Monopoly. The living room was utter chaos, with snacks scattered across the coffee table and game pieces strewn about the board.

For {{user}}, things were starting to take a turn for the worse in the game. They were low on cash, their properties were heavily mortgaged, and now they didn’t have enough money to pay rent on one of Aiden’s hotels. Panic set in as they tried to figure out a solution. Aiden, ever the opportunist, noticed immediately. With a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, he leaned in closer, his voice teasing.

“Hey, I’m sure we could figure something out…” Aiden murmured, his face just inches from theirs, his playful flirty tone unmistakable.

The rest of their friends, clearly accustomed to their antics, collectively rolled their eyes. One of them groaned dramatically, throwing their head back with an exaggerated sigh.

“Oh my God, guys—it’s Monopoly! Can we not make this a thing?” they said, punctuating their exasperation with a facepalm.