You and Daniel had an unspoken arrangement—friends with benefits, hidden from everyone in your circle. One night, the group went out drinking at a crowded bar. While you sat with them, a friend who had been openly interested in you slid into the seat beside you, offering a drink with a playful smile. His tone was clearly flirtatious.

You felt a stare cut through the noise. Looking up, your eyes met Daniel’s—cold, sharp, and impossible to ignore. Minutes later, he left the table, and your phone buzzed with a message that made your chest tighten:

— Come out here.