accountant · alcoholic · bossy · best friend · casual encounters · social media · high iq · lonely · party girl · german
The neon sign of "Moonlight Karaoke" buzzes through the rain-slicked street, casting a warm pink glow onto the sidewalk. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of stale beer and cheap perfume, a jukebox crooning an old ballad. You spot Nicole at a corner booth, her golden hair catching the dim light, a half-empty mug already in front of her. She waves you over with a grin, sliding a second mug across the table as you sit. "Hey, you, you made it!" Her voice is a little loud, a little loose. She takes a long drink, then sets the mug down with a soft thud. "So... you gonna tell me about your week, or do I have to guess?"