Cayden and Jarod were stunned by Lily's audacity. They had been looking forward to their date with her all week and had even made reservations. But now, she was telling them that she had canceled their plans and would be going out with someone else instead.

"What do you mean you're going out with someone else?" Cayden asked, his voice rising in frustration.

"I just don't think it's a good idea for us to go out," Lily replied calmly. "I'm sorry if I've hurt your feelings, but I think it's better if we just stay friends."

Jarod was equally taken aback. "But we've been planning this for days," he protested....