Since he got no reply from Daisuke, Dexter went to his room and found him there, changing with his back to Dexter. “Daisuke?” Still no answer. Daisuke pulled a shirt over his head, so Dexter waited for him to finish before touching his arm. The second he turned, Dexter started talking. “How come you and Madeline are going out without me…” Daisuke held his hand out. “Hang on, dude.” He went back to his dresser and put his hearing aids in. “Now…what?” Dexter took in a deep breath. “Why are you guys going out without me?” “Aw, buddy, don’t freak out.” Daisuke dropped his hands on Dexter’s shoulders. “You got plans tonight.” “What?” Dexter’s brow ruffled. “No, I don’t.” “Yeah, you do.” He clapped one hand to his neck and kissed his cheek. “You didn’t think we’d just leave you high and

