I Promise (Septiplier Story)

12 - Truth or Dare

Dinner was relaxed as everyone sat in the cozy living area in the Grumps suite. Mark was sitting on the far left of a long burgundy sofa, with Jack sitting next to him, then Suzy and finally Arin all comfortable along the couch. Dan had the chair that was across from them, and Brian was sitting on the floor, leaning against Dan's chair. The dishes, black plastic plates and wooden chopsticks had been discarded into a bag, and the remnants of dinner still sat in their to-go containers on the low coffee table. Dan had grabbed his brown jacket, and though he wasn't wearing it, had it covering his arms, as he claimed to be cold. He also had his legs drawn up against his body, which was a sight, since he was such a tall person, trying to curl up in the plush chair.

Jack was feeling relaxed as he slouched a bit into the soft couch, feeling happier then earlier, glad to be surrounded by friends. Also glad that it turned out to be a group dinner, and not something intimate between Mark and Dan, that he would have intruded on. Suzy was leaning against Arin, who had an arm around her shoulders and her bare feet were tucked under her, which kinda pushed Jack a bit towards Mark, but he didn't mind. In fact he, and Mark, had taken their shoes off earlier to be more comfortable.

"I have an idea," Arin said, with a mischievous grin, "let's play Truth or Dare".

"What?" Brian said looking over at him.

"Oh, yeah that sounds fun," Dan put in with a smile, giving Arin a wink.

"Really?" Was Mark's reply, leaning over to look down at Arin.

Jack just sat there and didn't say anything. He figured why not, it might be fun.

"As long as I don't get taken advantage of, since I'm the only girl here," Suzy put in.

All the men agreed that she'd be respected, and she need not worry.

"I could always call Shavanna back," Dan offered, but the others preferred he didn't.

"So how are we going to play this?" Brian asked looking at Arin.

"We'll play in rounds, and keep everything to the waist and above. I'll start," Arin explained.

He looked around at the small group, and then stopped at Dan.

"Dan, Truth or Dare?" he said grinning.

"Of course," Dan said laughing, "... Um Truth" he said, laying his head against the side arm rest of the chair.

"Are you just being lazy?" Arin asked.

"Maybe," Dan said laughing.

Arin just rolled his eyes and laughed at his friend.

"Dan, what is your favorite part of your body?" Arin asked.

"What kind of question is that?" Jack asked laughing.

"Right, like we don't already know," Mark added.

Arin, and Dan were laughing uncontrollably by this point while Suzy and Brian trying not to add to it.

"Um.. I'll say my voice," Dan said.

"Riiiight, your voice," Mark said

Dan tried to respond but he was laughing to hard to do so.

"Okay, okay, my turn," he finally said, and he looked around the group. "Seán" he said looking over at Jack.

"Shit," Jack said quietly, but still loud enough to be heard. "Ummmmm ... Let me see," he thought for a moment, "truth," he said hoping for the best.

"Wuss," he heard Mark say.

"Shut up!" Jack retorted.

"Say some good qualities about your crush," Dan said.