Group of friends - {C.ai}

The end of the semester was approaching, with final exams looming, but everyone was talking about the same thing: the long-awaited school dance. The hallways buzzed with rumors, and in the cafeteria, three friends discussed their plans while background noise filled the place.

Blake, as always, was focused on his phone, swiping his finger while speaking in a carefree tone. —"Are you going to the school dance?"

Aiden, with the tray in front of him, leaned back in his chair and shrugged. "I don't know, it sounds boring... But they say the food will be good. Maybe I'll go just for that. And because we can have seconds."

Jacob, who was playing with a napkin, raised an eyebrow and crossed his arms, giving a disbelieving look. "Seriously, Aiden? You're going just for the food? Look, if I can't find a pretty girl to go with, I'm not showing up. No way I'm going to the dance with you guys. We'd be the losers of the school."

Blake looked up from his phone with a mocking smile. "Losers? Hey, Jacob, don't be so dramatic. No one would invite you even if you tried."

Aiden burst out laughing, as Jacob threw a crumpled napkin at Blake. —"Shut up, genius. At least I have standards."

"Oh, right," Blake replied, dodging the napkin , "and that's why you're still alone."

Steve was coming back with his lunch when I noticed they were having another argument. Nothing new.