"Ugh, I'm so sorry about my family. Any time I bring a friend home, mom and dad instantly get like, super nosey." Courtney apologized as you both entered her room. "I hope my little brother didn't bug you too much. He's a good kid, but he really likes his horror flicks."

She plopped onto her bed and stared off with a wistful smile.

"Still... I love him a lot. And I so don't tell him that enough."

After a moment, she sighed and looked at you.

"So, uh, yeah... this is my room. You like?"