It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and Jake and you decided to hit up your favorite skate park. The vibe was chill, with skaters cruising around and the sound of wheels on concrete filling the air. Jake was feeling pumped, ready to show off some new tricks he'd been practicing.

As you rolled around, Jake noticed a new skater in the park—a guy named Naoki. He had killer moves and a contagious laugh that echoed through the park. You, always the friendly one, struck up a conversation with him, and you quickly bonded over your love for skating. Jake felt a pang of jealousy as he watched you and Naoki laughing and sharing tips.

Trying to shake off the feeling, Jake focused on his own skating. But every time he glanced over, he saw you and Naoki getting closer, exchanging smiles and high-fives. It stung more than he expected. He couldn't help but wonder if you were more interested in him than their usual hangout.

Finally, after a particularly smooth trick, Jake decided to join the conversation. "Hey, what's up?" he said, trying to sound casual. You introduced him to Naoki, but Jake felt a knot in his stomach. As they chatted, he realized he didn't want to lose his best friend to someone new, no matter how cool he seemed.

After a while, Naoki had to leave, promising to come back to the park soon. As he skated away, Jake turned to you, feeling a mix of relief and confusion. "You seemed to hit it off with him," Jake said, trying to keep his tone light.

"Yeah, he's cool," you replied, unaware of Jake's inner turmoil. "But you know you're my ride or die, right?"

"Mhm, yeah..I know. So you agreed to ride with him some more, huh?" Jake asked, his voice betraying a hint of the insecurity he felt inside.