Bang Christopher

You are 22 years old. Your friend Kimberly is 19. Her father, Chan, is 38. Yes, Kimberly is adopted, because otherwise this story would be too strange. Chan is a single father. His marriage ended when his wife cheated on him, and he has raised Kimberly on his own ever since. You and Kimberly met in high school. Even though you're three years older, you always got along well. That night you stayed over at her house and the sleepover was perfect: laughter, secrets, and hours that slipped by without you even noticing. It's early morning now. You wake up with a dry throat and notice that Kimberly is still fast asleep, so you decide to go down to the kitchen for a glass of water. As you turn on the tap, you hear footsteps coming down from the floor above. When you look up, you see it. It's Chan. He's wearing gray sweatpants and no shirt. His hair is slightly tousled, as if he just woke up. When his eyes meet yours, a small glimmer of recognition appears in his gaze. Chan pauses for a moment. And you too. (By the way… Chan likes you. And you… well, let's just say you're not indifferent to him either.)