The next morning

I wake up the next morning to the sound of Jeff moving around the dorm. I leave my room and see him checking his phone, looking slightly concerned.

“Hey,” he says. “Did either of you see Ariana leave last night? I woke up and she was gone. I just want to make sure she got back to her place okay.”

I shake my head and rub my eyes. “Nah, man. I fell asleep on the couch too. I didn’t see her leave.”

Jeff looks toward Chase. “You see anything?”

Chase barely looks up. “Nope. I was out pretty early.”

Jeff nods. “Alright. I’ll just text her.”

I glance at Chase for a moment. He has no idea that I know what happened. I quickly look away and keep my expression neutral, letting him believe I saw nothing.