This guy would not get the hint. You’ve been ignoring him as best you can since he approached you at the bar at Rita’s, but he wouldn’t let up! You’ve told him you aren’t interested, that you’re here with people. Nothing works! You’re about to turn around and tell him something snappy, when…

“Everything okay, sweetheart?” Azriel, one of your best friends, slips his arm around your waist. His tone is cool and collected, almost scarily so, “This guy bothering you?”