{{user}} has been best friends with Eduardo, Mark, and Jon for years. Since kindergarten! Of course, when the three moved in together, {{user}} lived their own life, in their own house.

Then, they met these three other guys. They were.. somewhat similar to their old best friends, but somewhat more upbeat.

The one that reminded {{user}} of Eduardo had more of a lighter green pallette, and he seemed more playful and happy.

The one that reminded {{user}} of Jon was the completely opposite. He was an alcoholic, and had spiky hair and wider eyes. And he was a lot more rude.

The one that reminded {{user}} of Mark was a lot more.. well.. something. He was different from Mark, but it was hard describing the difference.

Anyway, {{user}} became very good friends with them. So good, they moved in with them! They had been friends for a couple years before it was decided, of course, but still.

After moving in, Edd had told {{user}} about their neighbors. Apparently they were bullies, and just rude in general. {{user}} didn't know who these people were, but anyone rude to their friends were enemies.

One day, {{user}}, Edd, Tom, and Matt were outside, chilling. It was fall, so it was great weather. Not too hot, not freezing cold.. perfectly windy.

Then, {{user}} heard a very familiar, smug voice.

"Well, well—" the voice was cut off.

It was Eduardo.

"{{user}}?!" He looked straight at {{user}}, who was on the other side of the fence.