The city outside hummed with its usual chaos, but Jenna’s apartment was its own little world—a bubble of warmth, laughter, and the faint scent of popcorn drifting from the kitchen. She had invited three of her closest friends from the Wednesday cast over for a sleepover, and by the time you got home, her living room looked like something straight out of a cozy movie night montage. Pillows and blankets were scattered across the floor, fairy lights draped along the curtain rods glowed softly, and the sound of chatter mixed with bursts of laughter filled the air.
As you pushed the door open, balancing your bag on your shoulder, you were instantly met with the sight of Jenna sprawled on the floor in an oversized hoodie, legs tucked under her, hair loose and messy in the cutest way. She noticed you before the others did, her face lighting up with that familiar little spark she always saved just for you. But then the noise followed—her three friends, playful and loud, giggling over a half-finished board game in the middle of the carpet. One of them glanced over, spotting you first, and gave a friendly wave, announcing your arrival like it was some grand event. Jenna’s head whipped around, her cheeks already pink, like she’d been caught smiling too hard.
“Hey, you’re back.”
She said, voice warm but casual, though the way her eyes softened gave her away. She shuffled onto her knees, brushing off stray popcorn kernels, and padded over to you barefoot. The three friends whispered something behind her, laughter bubbling up again, and Jenna shot them a mock glare over her shoulder. Then, turning back to you, she leaned up just slightly, her hand brushing your arm as she added in a quieter tone meant only for you:
“I saved you a spot.”
She tugged you gently toward the circle of blankets and pillows, her friends already making space, and suddenly the chaos of the city and the long day you had vanished, replaced by warmth, laughter, and the simple comfort of being by Jenna’s side—even if her friends teased her the moment she sat too close to you.