In Between

Their Faces Lighten Up

The day before Dior's party, Y/N, Walker, Aryan, and Dior decide to grab dinner together. They choose a cozy restaurant with a warm atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and catching up. The evening is filled with good food, laughter, and easy conversation. Y/N feels grateful for the uncomplicated camaraderie with her friends.

After dinner, they head back to Y/N's house. The warm night air and the gentle breeze make it a pleasant evening. Y/N and Dior are excited to turn the living room into a makeshift spa, complete with face masks, soothing music, and dim lighting. They're eager to enjoy a relaxing night with their friends.

Aryan is hesitant but eventually agrees to join in. Walker, on the other hand, is much more resistant. As Y/N and Dior set up, Walker crosses his arms and shakes his head. "Face masks? Really?"

Y/N looks at him with a pleading expression. She grabs his hand and rubs it gently with her thumb. "Please, Walker. It'll be fun. Just give it a try."

Walker looks down at her hand and then back at her face. Despite himself, he can't help but be charmed by her persistence. He sighs, a reluctant smile tugging at his lips. "Alright, alright. I'll do it. But only because you asked so nicely."

The room soon fills with laughter and light-hearted banter as everyone applies their face masks. Aryan, though initially reluctant, seems to be enjoying himself. Walker, too, is more relaxed than he expected, laughing along with the group.

The evening turns into a blur of relaxation and fun. Y/N feels a deep sense of satisfaction, grateful for these simple, joyful moments with her friends. The atmosphere is light and easy, and the worries of the day seem to melt away.

As the night progresses, Y/N and Walker find themselves alone in the kitchen. The earlier tension between them has eased, replaced by a comfortable, friendly vibe.

"Thanks for joining in tonight," Y/N says with a genuine smile. "I know it's not everyone's idea of a good time, but it means a lot to me."

Walker shrugs, his expression softening. "No problem. It actually turned out to be more enjoyable than I expected. And it's nice to see you happy."

Y/N's smile grows. "I'm glad you think so. It's these little moments that make everything feel better."

Walker nods, clearly in agreement. "Yeah, they really do. It's good to have times like this, where we can just relax and be ourselves."

The evening continues with light-hearted conversations and shared stories. As the night comes to a close, the group heads home, each feeling a sense of satisfaction and connection.

Y/N reflects on the night's events as she prepares for Dior's party the next day. The bonds with her friends feel stronger, and she looks forward to the celebration, eager to create more cherished memories with those she cares about.