Text from Claire: hey
Holy crap, this text popping up at this exact time made me nervous as hell. My mind started racing. Did I invade her privacy? Is this going to ruin our friendship? Does she see me as a creep?
I eventually decided that maybe it was a coincidence and that I should keep the conversation with her short and let her lead to feel her out.
Me: hey, what’s up?
Claire: nothing. What’re you up to?
Me: at work til 4:30, why?
Claire: Are you going to Jason’s party later?
Thank goodness. It was a confidence. I breathed a sigh of relief at this point that I wouldn’t have to face the music, at least not yet.
Me: yep, I’m going. Are you?
Claire: I’m going but I need a ride. Are you drinking tonight?
Me: maybe a little. I can pick you up and Uber from my place? (My place was closer to the party, rides would be cheaper)
Claire: sounds good :) what time?
Me: can’t remember what time we said we’d meet in the group chat but we can figure that out later