Chapter 48: Moments Like This Never Die

As Mike's car disappeared into the thin air, Jason and I turned back towards our apartment. The night had been wonderful, and the warmth of our home welcomed us as we stepped inside. We moved to the dining area and began clearing the table, our hands working in tandem as we collected plates and glasses. "Mike's really something, isn’t he?" I said, smiling as I carried a stack of plates to the sink. Jason chuckled. "Yeah, he’s always been like that. There’s never a dull moment with Mike around. He knows how to keep the room alive." I nodded, rinsing the dishes. "I can see why you two are such good friends. He’s got this infectious energy that just makes you want to laugh and have a good time." Jason started washing the dishes while I dried them. "I’m glad you like him. He was really looking forward to meeting you." "I like him a lot. He’s very groovy, just as you described." We finished the dishes and arranged everything neatly in the rack. The kitchen was spotless, and the house