The phone rang once. Twice. Your palms were sweating, “Hello?” Your best friend was practically bouncing up and down on your bed beside you, mouthing “say something!!” You quickly hit speaker, hands trembling, “Hey! how are you?” You grinned, chewing nervously on your thumbnail. “I’m good,” He said, and you could hear the smile in his voice. “What are you up to?”

“I’m just.. chilling..” Your best friend glared at you and slapped your shoulder. You sat up. “I’m uh.. having a hang out soon and i wanted to know-” “Yes, i’ll be there pa,” He cut in smoothly. You blinked. “Also,” He added, with way too much confidence, “You left your Airpods at my place after my game last night.” Your soul left your body. Your best friend screamed silently beside you, “I knew it! I knew it!” She whisper-shouted, grabbing your leg. “I must’ve forgotten them.” You said, trying to sound innocent, as if your entire soul wasn’t crumbling. “I figured.” He paused, voice dripping into something darker. “That’s why i’m outside your place. To give them to you.” Your jaw dropped and you jumped out of bed, “Now?!” You yelled, scrambling to your window. “Yes, babe.” His voice is pure sin now, lazy and smug. “Don’t keep me waiting. It’s cold”