"Do NOT walk away from me, Nick. You can’t just drop bombshell like that in casual conversation and then walk away.”

“What?” Nick kept walking, but turned around to face Kevin as he did, attempting to walk backward up their walkway.

“We’re having company tonight,” Kevin mimicked. “THAT’S what.”

“But these are our friends, Kev. I thought-”

“You thought I’d enjoy having to share you? When tonight’s the last night I’ll be able to spend with you for a week?”

“After we’re married-”

“Damn it, Nick,” Kevin grumbled.

The door opened upon balloons, and guests for their wedding shower.