Chapter 5
October 31
The music from downstairs thudded softly in Dan’s skull as he took a few deep, even breaths and squeezed his eyes shut tighter. He was being ridiculous. Of course Troy had brought a date. Dan had told him it was all right to invite other people, hadn’t he? What sort of person would go to a party and leave their partner at home? An asshole, that’s who. And Troy was no asshole.
Dan had to get a grip. Okay, so his plan for the evening was a bust. He should have known it was doomed from the start. But he was still Troy’s friend, and Dan didn’t want to ruin that. Troy and Ashley hadn’t even been that affectionate, and Dan had nearly lost his s**t. He had to pull it together, he had to—
“Danny? Are you okay?”
Dan’s eyes flew open. Troy stood at the top of the stairs, lo
