Tord gripped your waist tightly as he spoke to an old friend. The situation wasn’t ideal, but the place was lavish. You both felt quite disgusted being so close to one another.

“You better not screw this for me.”He whispered into your ear, his grip becoming dangerously tight.

You both had a distaste for each other, but you were his plus one to an event. Edd took Matt, and Tom..he took his bass — all of whom would be at the Mayor’s mansion.

“Just please pretend for today.” He spoke once more.