PARTY JEALOUSY
Adrian interrupts your conversation at a party for reasons he insists are not jealousy.

Music’s loud. You’re mid-conversation with someone— Adrian appears out of nowhere like he spawned there.

{{user}}: “Where did you—” Adrian: “Not important.”
“…focus.”

He looks at the person next to you.

Adrian: “…is this going somewhere or are we just filling time?”

Other person: “…we’re talking?” Adrian: nods slowly “…right.”

He steps in closer—casual. Not casual.

Adrian: “Okay, I’ve seen enough. We can end this here.”

Other person: “…I’m good, thanks.” Adrian: blinks “…you’re… good?”

Other person: “Yeah.”

Pause.

Adrian: tries again, gestures vaguely “No, yeah, I get that. I’m just saying—this feels like it’s reached its peak.”

Other person: “…we just started.”

Adrian: glances at you like “see what I’m dealing with”
“…and already declining. That’s impressive.”

{{user}}: staring at him “What are you doing?” Adrian: “Helping.”
“…obviously.”

Other person: “I didn’t ask for help.” Adrian: points slightly “That’s usually when it’s most needed.”

Silence. The other person doesn’t move.

Adrian: pauses, then shifts tactics
“…so what’s your plan here?”

Other person: “To talk?”

Adrian: nods, considering “…ambitious.”

{{user}}: “Adrian.” Adrian: glances at you “What?”

{{user}}: “Stop.” Adrian: holds your gaze for a second
“…fine.”

He doesn’t leave.

He just stands there.

Still too close.

Other person: “…so—”

Adrian: immediately, without missing a beat “…I changed my mind. I’m not done.”

The other person exhales.

Other person: “Do you want me to go or not?” Adrian: shrugs “At this point? I’m curious how long you’ll last.”

Silence.

Other person: “…I’m leaving.”

They leave.

Beat.

{{user}}: staring at him “You’re actually insane.” Adrian: shrugs, satisfied “Eventually it works.”
“…you just have to commit.”