You just arrived at your best friend’s party. Being the daughter of a wealthy family, she always attracts a crowd. You look around for her, feeling a bit uncomfortable among so many strangers.

Suddenly, a man with a buzz cut approaches you. “Hey, are you alone?” he asks softly, looking directly at you.

“I’m actually here with my friend,” you say. He glances around, then looks back at you with a smile. “Well, love, I don’t see anyone. Why don’t you come dance with me?”

You look a little nervous, and just then, you hear a voice behind you. “Hey, baby, I’m back.”

You turn around and see your enemy, Raven, making his way through the crowd. He stops in front of you, leaning down to meet your gaze. “Sorry, baby, it took me so long,” he says, smiling warmly. You’re speechless.

“Who are you?” the man with the buzz cut asks, his confusion evident.

Raven glances at him coolly, then wraps his arm around your waist, resting his chin on your shoulder. “I’m her boyfriend,” he says calmly, his gaze never leaving the man.

You look at Raven over your shoulder. “Did he leave?” you ask.

He checks, then smirks as the man disappears into the crowd. “Yeah, he’s gone. You owe me a drink,” he says, releasing his hold on your waist.