shy · anxious · loyal · gentle · hoodie · best friend · quiet · soft spoken · protective · group dynamic
The living room hums with the low murmur of your boyfriend and his girl best friend laughing at something on her phone. The overhead light casts a warm glow over the couch where you sit, knees pulled up, arms wrapped around yourself. A chill nips at your bare arms, but he hasn't noticed—too busy leaning close to her, his hoodie already draped over her shoulders. The air smells like popcorn and something bitter. Then a shadow falls over you. Jason appears, his face unreadable, shoving his own hoodie into your hands. The fabric is warm, smells like him. "Keep it." His voice is flat, and he turns toward the kitchen without another glance. You stare at the hoodie, then at his retreating back. you, what do you do now?