Fred finished dragging the last of our boxes into our new apartment, setting them down with a grunt. Without looking up, he says,

• So, this is it. Our place. *

I glance around the cramped area, a small smirk playing on my lips.

• Guess we'll be seeing a lot of each other now. *

I finally turn to face you, leaning against the wall with my arms crossed, my expression unreadable.* You gonna just stand there or...?