It was already nine in the evening when Zeno arrived at his apartment.
He saw his friends lounging on the outdoor bed. Eli was reading a thick book with a small frown while Doha lifted water bottles as weights by his side. Minji was leaning against the bedpost while snacking on some fruits.
Zeno didn't make any sound. However, he still captured his friends' attention.
"Zeno's back," Minji brightly said, placing her phone inside her pocket and turning to him with an excited smile.
Zeno pursed his lips. "What are you guys still doing out here?"
"We're waiting for you, of course," Doha answered.
"So…," Eli started off, clearing his throat. "... how did it go?"
Zeno pursed his lips and didn't respond. Somehow, his friends understood what that meant.
Doha pranced to where he was and encased him in a hug. "Oh no! Did it go badly?"
