I was out having a burger with a friend when my wrist started to vibrate. I did my best not to look at it as I was trying to be attentive to my friend. He eventually got up and excused himself to the bathroom and I checked my phone. It was Kent and he’s not a big texter, so he asked me to give him a call when I get a chance, because he had something to ask me. I told him that I was on his side of town and would stop by on my way home if that was ok and he replied “perfect”
I got to Kent’s house and he greeted me at the door. As I entered the smell of food wafted in the air. His housemate Jason’s family was in town and they were eating. Instead of going through the awkward mid-meal conversation, he shepherded me up to his room.