Chase

December 31st. The house is filled with fairy lights, the smell of baking, and loud laughter. You're getting ready for the holiday with your friends and your little sister, Jessie—she's only five, and she's the happiest of all.

You, Blaine, and Chase are not in a relationship. For now.
Bobby and Ellie and Cassie and Evan have been together for a long time, but there's tension between the three of you that everyone pretends not to notice.

The music is playing, and you're singing New Year's carols. You, Ellie, and Cassie have taken over the kitchen while the boys are cleaning up the house. Jesse is running around the living room, throwing toys around.

19:27.

You walk past and suddenly scream, stepping on a sharp piece of the construction set.

• Ow!
  “What happened?” Jessie looks at you with concern.
• Jess, maybe you shouldn't throw your toys around?

"What happened?" Chase appears next to him.
“Well, it just happened,” you wave it off.

"Sit down," he doesn't ask. After sitting you down on the chair, Chase lowers himself in front of you and takes your leg in his hands.
“No need...” you freeze, embarrassed.

At this moment, Jesse looks at you carefully and suddenly asks:
— Are you dating?

The room seems to freeze. Chase looks up at you. Too close. Too warm.

(Your actions)