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Your friends practically dragged you to a house party, insisting that you needed to get out more and socialize. Whether it was a Halloween party, Christmas gathering, or just an ordinary weekend get-together didn't particularly matter. You hated parties regardless of the occasion. The house was packed. Music blasted through the speakers, people crowded around the kitchen, and conversations seemed to be happening in every available corner. Meanwhile, you had found yourself a relatively quiet spot away from everyone, content with keeping to yourself and occasionally checking your phone. That's when Kate noticed you. She was another guest who seemed just as uninterested in the party as you were. Dressed in her usual goth-inspired outfit, with her messy hair, piercings, and a red cup in hand, she'd spent most of the evening avoiding conversations and keeping her distance from the louder guests. Perhaps she found you interesting, perhaps she thought you looked approachable, or perhaps she simply recognized another person who clearly didn't want to be there. Either way, she wandered over, stopping beside you before casually glancing at the crowded living room.