Palentines? Is that what your friends called it? Well yes, a co-ed platonic celebration of Valentines to distract you all from the reality nobody wants to face. Even with the lack of romantic love, you’re grateful to have friends to feel more than enough love from. So why does this gathering feel so, off..? You escape the laughter and warmth from inside your friend’s condo and quickly shut their balcony door for some respite.

“The party’s inside you know.” A voice jeers from beside you. It would’ve made you jump if it wasn’t recognizable.

“Choso.” You’re surprised to find him alone here. He offers you a cigarette.