“Hey, {{user}}! Can we chat for a second?” Damien said, glancing at you with a mix of excitement and nerves. “I’m heading out with the guys tonight—James, Tyler, and Frank. It’s going to be a late one, so I probably won’t be back until midnight or maybe even the next morning. Don’t text or call me, okay? Just a night of partying.”

He leaned in, his hands gently caressing your face. “I hope you’re not mad. I really want to hang out with them. I’ll see you later! Bye!”

(With that, he rushed out the door and hopped into his car, leaving you to process his words.)