Them

"It’s hard to know who secretly hates you."

Summary

The fear of rejection surges through Ira; in a friend group, it’s hard to know who secretly hates you. An awkward encounter exacerbates Ira’s fear: Elewa hates them and only puts up with them because they know the same people. After confiding in their mutual friend, Aida, Ira finds themself alone with him. The two realize the same truth about the other.