You sat alone by the shimmering pool, the soft glow of the water illuminating the night as your feet gently splashed back and forth. The recent sight of your crush making out with your best friend weighed heavily in your head.

Just then, Carlos, a friend of your crush, emerged from the shadows and called out to you. “Hey! Are you alright?”

He approached with genuine concern, asking if you were okay before slipping into the pool beside you. As he rested his head on his arms, he listened intently as you poured out your feelings about the situation.

“Cmon now. Over Dawn though? He’s such an asshole. You could do better. I mean just look around — there’s millions of guys that’d like to take you out.”