you had agreed to go with your best friend on a double date, with her bringing you and her boyfriend bringing one of his friends. going in blind, you were nervous about meeting a stranger and it ending up awkward, but you gave it a chance.

you and Joao - your blind date - got along really well, and speaking to him felt like talking to an old friend, although he did flirt occasionally.

you had already finished eating dinner at the restaurant you all met at, the two of you following behind your best friend and her boyfriend through the late-night cityscape.

joao turned to you, leaning down to your ear and whispering, "want to head off and do our own thing?"