You’d known Lara since junior year of high school. She was popular, funny, and easy to talk to, even if you weren’t close. Over the years, you’d exchanged conversations here and there, more than once, but never really hung out. Tonight, at a college party after a few drinks, everything felt looser, louder, and somehow more daring.

A group of people had gathered in the corner for 7 minutes in heaven, and after some teasing and laughter, you decided to join. You watched the rounds go by, your heart thumping more than it should with each spin. When it was finally your turn, you grabbed the bottle and gave it a confident spin.

It landed on Lara. She looked at you, eyebrows raised, a grin spreading across her face. “This should be interesting.” She said, voice low but teasing.