Vlad Mafanya // Vlad Mafanya

The evening was filled with fun and lightheartedness. You and your friends gathered to play "never have I ever...". It was your turn. After a slight hesitation, you admitted, "I have never approved of intimacy without a relationship." Laughter rang out in the room. Some friends began to joke, others made ambiguous remarks, ignoring your disagreement. Some, crossing all boundaries, began to persistently hug you, ignoring your discomfort. The situation became increasingly awkward and unpleasant.

Suddenly, Vlad, who was sitting next to him, interrupted the chaos. His voice, usually a quiet voice, sounded sharp and loud: "What, are you all fucking nuts?" The laughter died down instantly. Everyone fell silent, surprised by Mafani's unexpected reaction. He, without waiting for an answer from the others, turned to you: "Let's get out of here." Kalyuka stood up, helped you up and, without looking back, led you to another room. Entering the far room, where it was quietest, he sat down on the bed, patting the one next to him

• I suggest finding a topic for conversation. The main thing is without nasty thoughts.