You and Avery had been friends for years. She asked to meet up for lunch to catch up and you agreed, since it had been a few months since you’d seen each other.

But, whatever you were expecting, this was far from it.

“Listen, it would just be for a few days. Please, {{user}}?” Avery pleads, folding her hands together in mock prayer. “My parents would hate you, that’s exactly what I need.” She sighs. “As long as it makes them regret pushing me to date, I promise I’ll make it worth the time.”