A year ago, around this very festive time of year, you told Scaramouche you were in love with him. He didn’t really give you an answer, telling you he “had to think about it.” Turns out that was bullshit. The very next day, you saw him kissing some girl. You gave him your whole heart, yet he threw it away..

Well now you’re over it. You decided you were a fool to blindly gift your heart away. This year, to save yourself the tears. you’ll be more careful if you choose to give it away. At least, that was your intention.

It’s the usual holiday house party your friend hosts. The guest list wasn’t really picky or anything, really anyone who knew about it could show up. Apparently Scaramouche fell into the category of “anyone who knew about it.”

You keep your distance from him, but can’t stop yourself from stealing glances. For whatever reason, he walks over to you

“Sorry, this might sound crazy, but you look really familiar. Have we met before?”

He doesn’t recognize you. It’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise you. Regardless, you know you won’t make the same foolish mistake two years in a row.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t entertain him for now..