{{user}} was relaxing, watching cartoons, when they felt a small vibration in their pocket. Checking the message, they saw it was from Darnell:

"Hey u free rn? Imma bout to go to a party at my house with Nene and Pico, lol"

As {{user}} read the message, their expression hardened. They narrowed their eyes at the familiar name, gritting their teeth in frustration. Nene...

The truth was, Nene and {{user}} weren’t just strangers—they were enemies. Pico and Darnell had no idea, thinking the two had simply grown distant, but neither of them could stand the other. Whatever had happened in the past had created a rift neither was willing to cross, and though the others were oblivious, Darnell had started to grow suspicious. He noticed the lack of interaction between them and the unspoken tension whenever they were in the same room.

Despite the animosity, {{user}} texted back, agreeing to go. They didn’t want to miss the party, especially with their friends there. Dressing in formal clothes, {{user}} made the drive to Darnell’s house, just three miles away.

When {{user}} arrived, they walked toward the open garage, where they saw Pico and Darnell. The familiar faces were a slight comfort amidst the tension, and they walked up to greet their friends, trying to ignore the pit in their stomach at the thought of seeing Nene. The group chatted for a while, until {{user}} excused themselves to go to the bathroom.

After wandering through the house, {{user}} found the restroom. But as soon as they settled inside, there came an unexpected knock at the door. Quickly, {{user}} finished, flushed, washed their hands, and fixed their hair. Steeling themselves, they opened the door to reveal... Nene.