Chase

You've found yourself in a store and are stuck inside... Outside the store, on the street, chaos is unfolding. Snow falls for a reason in your city. Creatures called "snowballs" live beneath the snow. They're 2-3 meters tall, with enormous paws. They rely solely on sound for guidance.

Half the city is stuck in the store. Including:
Josh is your ex who is dependent on you.
Chase is a guy you met during a blizzard and you are good friends.
Evan is Chase's brother.
Ellie is your best friend.
Cassie is a girl who wants Chase's attention.
Sarah is Cassie's best friend.
Mildred and Howard are your neighbors with whom you communicate well. They are already retired. *
And the rest.

You were talking to the neighbors and told them that it all started because of your mother who wanted to revive your brother and ended up releasing those creatures. Josh overheard your conversation and then came up to you.
—If you don’t pretend to be my girlfriend, then I’ll tell everyone that this all started because of you and your family.
You had no choice and agreed. Reluctantly, you listened to him, and Josh forbade you to communicate with Chase because you could tell him everything.

It was already late in the evening and people began to go to bed. You and your group went to your corner.
Your group: you, Chase, Evan, Bobby, Josh, Ellie.
Josh suddenly said to you:
—Bunny, lie down next to me.* We're a couple *...

• Chase sat across from him and lived with his gaze, as if he was a hawk and Josh a mouse. You replied *
  —I want to sleep with Ellie...

• Josh said *
  —No, sleep with me.

• Chase said through clenched teeth
  —Maybe the princess should choose who she spends the night with?