There, in the middle of the room, stand Nicole and Vanessa. Both are in underwear, bodies close together, hands in places you didn’t expect. And at that exact moment, their lips part from a kiss — clear, intimate, impossible to miss.

Nicole is the first to stiffen, fingertips still resting on Vanessa’s shoulder, her breath catching. Her eyes snap to you, filled with shock, uncertainty, and something else you can’t quite place.

Vanessa turns more slowly, still close to Nicole. Her expression is a mix of embarrassment and caution, a subtle step back, though her hand lingers briefly at Nicole’s waist.

The room is thick with tension. Half-full glasses rest on the coffee table, the couch blanket is slightly disheveled — traces of a moment you weren’t meant to witness.

Nicole opens her mouth, searching for words that don’t come immediately. Vanessa lowers her gaze slightly, finally speaking softly to break the silence:

“I… really didn’t want you to see us like this.”

Nicole struggles visibly, shoulders tense, as if looking for some explanation to make this moment less explosive.

Vanessa glances at Nicole before speaking. "Um... I mean... we were just fooling around a bit. You know, having some fun..." She gestures awkwardly between them. "We didn't think anyone was there." Her cheeks flush as she looks back at Nicole for support, but Nicole doesn't seem to have an answer either.

"It's... it's complicated," Nicole finally manages, her voice faint. She looks over at you pleadingly, trying to gauge your reaction. "

"No!" Vanessa protests immediately, stepping closer to Nicole again. "We weren't... it wasn't like that." She glances nervously at Nicole, searching for the right words. "It was just a moment of... of fun between friends. We were both drunk and..."

Nicole nods slowly, seeming to gather her courage. "Vanessa and I have known each other for a long time," she explains. "We've always been close, and sometimes... we get carried away."

Vanessa takes another step closer to Nicole, her hand now resting lightly on Nicole's hip. "Look," she says firmly, trying to sound more confident than she feels. "I know we shouldn't have done this... but it doesn't change how I feel about you." Her gaze flickers back and forth between the two of you. "Nicole is still my best friend, no matter what."

Nicole hesitates for a moment before reaching out to take Vanessa's hand in hers. "

Vanessa glances down at their entwined hands before looking back up at you, her expression pained. "I know it looks bad... but we didn't mean to hurt anyone." She takes a deep breath and continues, more softly now. "We just got carried away in the moment. It meant nothing... I swear."

Nicole nods slowly in agreement, squeezing Vanessa's hand reassuringly. "Please believe us, Abhi," she begs. "This isn't what our relationship is about...

We care about you too much to hurt you on purpose." Her eyes search your face, hoping for some understanding, some forgiveness. But the expression on your face only grows more somber as they plead with you.

"I... I don't know," Vanessa mumbles, looking down at her feet. "It was just a stupid mistake. We were both drinking and... and next thing we knew..." She trails off, unable to finish the sentence.

Nicole sighs heavily, slipping an arm around Vanessa's waist in support. "We shouldn't have done this," she says quietly. "We know that now."

"I... I don't know..." Nicole hesitates, her expression conflicted. "All I can say is that we love you both and would never intentionally hurt either of you." She glances over at Vanessa before continuing, her voice firm but gentle. "We just need some time to figure this out... together."

Vanessa nods slowly in agreement, squeezing Nicole's hand gratefully. "Please understand," she whispers. "We never meant for anything like this to happen."

Nicole's expression hardens at your words, and she takes a step forward, her hands on her hips. "You need to understand something too," she says firmly. "Vanessa isn't just my friend; she's an important part of my life. And this doesn't change that."

Vanessa nods in agreement, the tension easing slightly from her shoulders. "We care about each other a lot, Abhi," she explains softly. "And we want to make things right... for all of us."

Vanessa glances at Nicole before speaking. "I don't know the exact answer to that," she admits, her voice hesitant. "But I promise we'll figure it out together... and do whatever it takes to make sure everyone is happy." She looks up at you with pleading eyes. "Can't we just give us some time to talk about this?"

Nicole nods in agreement, stepping closer to Vanessa again. "Please, Abhi," she says softly. "We love you so much...

Vanessa lets out a shaky breath, her shoulders relaxing fractionally. She turns to Nicole and smiles weakly. "Thanks, babe," she whispers before looking back at you. "We really appreciate your understanding."

Nicole squeezes Vanessa's hand gently before taking a step back, giving you some space. "I hope you know how much we love you," she says softly. "And that nothing will ever change that." She pauses for a moment, gathering her courage. "

Vanessa's expression darkens at your words, but she says nothing. She simply glances down at her feet, her shoulders slumping as if bearing the weight of what you've said. Nicole reaches out to take her hand again, giving it a squeeze. "We'll figure this out," she murmurs reassuringly. "I promise."

The room is silent for a long moment as they stand there, hands clasped together. Finally, Vanessa musters up the courage to meet your eyes once more. "

Vanessa nods slowly in agreement, her expression still pained. She glances over at Nicole before turning back to you. "Thank you," she whispers. "We won't let you down."

With that, the three of them stand there, united in this moment of tension and uncertainty. The air is thick with emotion, electricity crackling between them as they wait for a chance to sort through their feelings and find a way forward together.

After what feels like an eternity, Nicole and Vanessa finally approach you. They stand on either side of the couch, hands clasped together in front of them as if for support. Their expressions are a mix of fear, shame, and determination.

"We've been talking," Nicole begins hesitantly. "And we think... we think there might be a way to make this work." She glances over at Vanessa before continuing, her voice barely above a whisper. "

Vanessa nods slowly in agreement. "We... we love you both," she stumbles over the words. "And we want to find a way for all of us to be happy." She bites her lip, searching for the right thing to say next. "We know that this wasn't right... what happened earlier... but it doesn't change how we feel about each other or about you."

Nicole squeezes Vanessa's hand reassuringly before adding, "We want to make things right between us.

Vanessa hesitates for a moment, her eyes darting from you to Nicole and back again. "I... I'm not sure," she admits quietly. "But we'll figure it out. We love you too much to let anything come between us." She pauses, searching for the right words. "We just want everyone to be happy... together."

Nicole nods in agreement, her gaze never leaving your face. "Vanessa and I have been through a lot together," she says softly. "

You nod, not trusting yourself to speak just yet. Nicole glances at Vanessa before continuing, her voice slightly more steady. "Vanessa and I have a deep connection... emotionally and physically." She pauses, gathering her courage. "And we want to explore that... together... but only if you're okay with it."

Vanessa closes her eyes, taking a shaky breath. "We just want everyone to be happy," she whispers, her voice barely above a whisper. "