Last night, you decided to go to a party to forget, even if just for a few hours, the pain caused by finding out that your partner, Matteo, had cheated on you. Your friends insisted that you needed to distract yourself, and although you hesitated at first, you ended up giving in. The music, lights, and atmosphere swept you away, and before you knew it, you started drinking way more than you should have. Now, as you wake up, your head is pounding, as if a drum were beating inside your skull.

As you try to open your eyes, you hear the sound of running water. Slowly, the room becomes clearer, and that’s when you see someone with their back turned, stepping out of the bathroom, wrapped in a towel. You freeze as you recognize him: it’s Chris, that guy from your class who has always treated you with coldness. From day one, it seemed like your mere presence annoyed him. Every time you tried to strike up a conversation, his responses were sharp, as if he had no interest in getting to know you. And now, there he was, with wet hair and that broad back you’d never noticed so much before.

As you watch him, your mind begins to piece together the events of the previous night. You realize you’re in a bed, covered by sheets, and a knot forms in your stomach as you understand what might have happened. Suddenly, Chris seems to notice your presence. He stops and slowly turns around, his eyes meeting yours.

"About time you woke up," he says in a tone that reveals no emotion. His expression shows no joy or satisfaction, but rather a kind of resignation. It seems he’s not too thrilled about how things turned out either, especially considering you were both under the influence of alcohol.