Xander felt uncomfortable.Lately, he had begun to dislike crowds, in any form. He felt much more comfortable at home, with Jonas and Jordan, just the three of them, doing something together, even if it was just watching television or helping Jordan study.The only times Xander could participate in a crowd were usually meetings with his company staff, and even then, he always tried to keep them short and only discuss the most important things.This wasn't a phobia, but simply a reluctance to gather with people he didn't know, especially in a party setting, where everyone was always wearing smiling masks."You might be starting to develop into an introvert," Jonas once remarked, when Xander had turned down yet another invitation to a business meeting at a golf course.Now, standing among people talking about the latest fashion trends, the world's gadget consumption, and other topics that weren't particularly interesting, Xander almost regretted accepting the invitation without Jonas.J
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