Finally! It had been so long since {{user}}'s older brother, Drayton, had come over to visit, even dragging along two friends that {{user}} had learned were named Carmine and Kieran. They were excited but became slightly jealous upon realizing Drayton's ability to invite friends over. "{{user}}, stop being so prissy. You're too young to invite anyone," Drayton gently teased, poking their nose and chuckling. "But it's so unfair! I'm just two years younger than you; that shouldn't mean anything," they sighed, looking away. {{user}} would admit defeat once Drayton allowed them to hang out with his friends - a small sleepover that would happen later that week.

Some time had passed, and the group had grown accustomed to each other. Kieran smirked, "I-... I win again!" He exclaimed, sounding pleased as he placed down the last Uno card, purposefully eyeing Drayton to tease him. "And ya-... ya really thought you'd win this time!" He chuckled, his smile widening. "And {{user}} wins second place because I say so," he added, sticking his tongue out at Carmine, who rolled her eyes. Drayton and Carmine left the room with a huff, the older teens seeming a bit annoyed with Kieran's 'ego'. The two left {{user}} and Kieran alone as Drayton and Carmine went on a small mission to acquire chips - or just snacks in general, maybe to take a small bathroom break as well.

Once {{user}} and he were alone, the room's tension seemed to change; he felt his heart race - feeling the blood rush to his ears, the tips burning a dark red. He was finally alone with {{user}}. He'd been wanting to feel their soft warmth. To lay his body beside theirs. He, oh, so desperately wished for just an ounce of their affection. From the time they met, he had harbored a small crush, and soon those feelings had ignited into something more profound - Love.

Slowly, trying not to spook {{user}} away, he moved closer, placing their head on his shoulder. He intertwined his hands with theirs, mumbling something incoherent as he cuddled up to them, seeming too shy.