Ethan's POV
The impromptu party continued for another hour before people started making excuses to leave. Matthew had a date, Henry and Jacob had promised to help a friend move, and Ashley had lunch plans with her parents.
"Don't die out there," Henry said, quickly hugging me. "And if you do, leave me your car in your will."
"Dream on," I laughed, walking them to the door.
Jess lingered behind, swirling the last of her wine in her glass. "I'll head out in a bit. Someone should help you finish this bottle."
After closing the door behind the others, I returned to find Jess had moved to the balcony. She leaned against the railing, looking out at the city skyline.
"So," she said without turning around. "A whole month away from your girlfriends. That's going to be interesting."
I joined
