Yes

John hesitated for a moment, thinking of everything he has going on. But hearing Amelia’s voice, the familiar warmth and excitement, brought back a flood of memories from their childhood.

He smiled, feeling a bit of the old spark reignite. “Yeah, sure, Ame. That sounds awesome. I’ve missed our gaming nights.”

“Great!” she replied, her voice brightening. “Come over around eight? We can order some pizza, too.”

“Eight it is,” John confirmed, a bit of the excitement from their younger days creeping back into his tone. “I’ll bring the energy drinks. We’ll need them for an all-nighter.”

“Perfect,” she said, a hint of relief and happiness in her voice. “See you then, Birthday Boy.”

After hanging up, John took a deep breath. It had been too long since they’d spent time together, and he knew this was important. Even if things had changed, their friendship was worth prioritizing.