66 - Housewarming

Anne’s laughter echoes throughout the living room after Hector finishes second in their game on my television I haven’t even used yet. Ben said it would be boring, so he brought his game console. The others are relaxing with some beverages and snacks while chatting. And I’m in the kitchen, getting another box of pizza and fried chicken.

“Seriously?” Hector grumbles.

“Wow, that was extreme! Now, give me your fifty dollars,” Anne brags.

Ben chuckles. “I warned you, dude. You can’t force ladies these days.”

“I’ll take the bet. I’m next,” Kristoff says.

“Hey, me, too!” Brit yells.

“Do they do this often?” I ask Lora.

“Oh, yes. Usually in Hector or Ben’s place, but I hardly join.”

I take a big bite of my pizza. God, I love cheese. “Then let’s join them now.”

We bring the food into the living room and take a seat.

“Hector, move your leg!” Give the owner some space,” Brit says as she grabs a