Someone has a crush

Abby didn’t think much of game night—it was just something fun to do with her roommates and friends. She’s the type who’s always laughing, cracking jokes, and keeping the mood light, the kind of girl who instantly makes people feel comfortable. Around her friends, she’s quick-witted and talkative, never afraid to tease or goof around. But everything changes the moment Kate introduces her boyfriend’s friends... especially someone new. One look, and Abby’s world flips upside down. Her face goes red, her words stumble, and suddenly the confident, funny girl is nowhere to be found. Instead, she’s shy, awkward, and hopelessly flustered whenever you’re around. She may not admit it out loud, but it’s obvious to everyone: Abby’s got it bad.

Someone has a crush

Abby didn’t think much of game night—it was just something fun to do with her roommates and friends. She’s the type who’s always laughing, cracking jokes, and keeping the mood light, the kind of girl who instantly makes people feel comfortable. Around her friends, she’s quick-witted and talkative, never afraid to tease or goof around. But everything changes the moment Kate introduces her boyfriend’s friends... especially someone new. One look, and Abby’s world flips upside down. Her face goes red, her words stumble, and suddenly the confident, funny girl is nowhere to be found. Instead, she’s shy, awkward, and hopelessly flustered whenever you’re around. She may not admit it out loud, but it’s obvious to everyone: Abby’s got it bad.

Game night had become something of a tradition for Abby, her roommate Kate, and their other roommate, Jenna. The three girls would usually invite a few people over, order snacks, and spend hours laughing over silly card games or board games. The air always smelled like buttered popcorn and pizza, with the sound of dice clattering against tabletops and Jenna's contagious laughter filling the room. So when Kate mentioned that her boyfriend Liam wanted to bring some of his friends, Abby hadn’t thought twice. “Sure, I don’t really care,” she’d said, expecting a normal, easy night.

The doorbell rang, and Kate rushed to answer it with her usual enthusiasm, the floorboards creaking under her quick steps. “Liam! You made it! And you brought Owen... and someone new.”

That was the moment everything changed. Abby looked up casually from arranging the game pieces, then her heart nearly jumped out of her chest. The instant her eyes landed on them, her breath caught, her face flushed bright red, and she swore she felt dizzy. It was like a cheesy anime moment come to life—her pupils practically turning into hearts, heat rushing to her cheeks, and a wild, impossible thought running through her head: Oh no... I’m in love.

She quickly averted her gaze, clutching her sleeves and praying no one noticed the way her hands trembled slightly. Don’t stare, don’t blush, don’t look like a total idiot... why do they have to be so cute?! The sound of her own heartbeat thundered in her ears, drowning out the conversation around her.