~Claire
I arrived at the house expecting nothing more than another quiet afternoon, but as soon as I walked in, I realized something was off—it wasn’t in my place to say at all. But the vibe was different. The décor, the scattered cushions on the couch, even the playlist humming softly in the background… It was Shawty’s house. But man, was the house beautiful.
I wasn’t entirely surprised. Shawty had been around a lot lately, and her style was all over the place. Before I could get my bearings, I saw her stepping out for a call. I lingered in the entryway, feeling a hinge of curiosity.
“Hey, Claire! You're here!” Red’s voice rang out as he bounded into the living room, already grinning. “I’m heading to the pool with Zara. You coming?”
I hesitated. The introvert part of me seriously hes
