The core house was unusually quiet.

Well… quiet for about thirty seconds.

A loud crash echoed from downstairs, followed by Jason’s voice.

“I DIDN’T EVEN TOUCH IT!”

“You literally broke it!” lacy yelled back.

“I nudged it!”

“You hit it with a scooter!”

The entire house erupted into laughter.

You walked downstairs, still half asleep, wearing an oversized hoodie and rubbing your eyes. The second Jason spotted you, he pointed dramatically across the room.

“Tell them I’m innocent.”

You blinked.

“…I wasn’t even awake.”

“Exactly! You’re unbiased.”

The room immediately started protesting.

“Don’t let her be the judge!” said adapt

“She always takes Jason’s side!” said silky

“I do not!” you laughed.

Jason folded his arms with the most confident smile imaginable.

“See? She didn’t even deny it.”

Before anyone could argue further, one of the producers clapped his hands together.

“Alright, enough. Since everyone’s already here, we’re filming another challenge.”

Groans filled the room.

The producer held up a small bowl packed with folded pieces of paper.

“Each pair has to complete whatever challenge they draw. No rerolls.”

Everyone stepped forward one by one.

Jason reached into the bowl first.

Then you.

The producer unfolded both slips, smiled to himself, and looked up.

“Looks like you two are together.”

The room exploded.

“No way.” lacy

“Again?!” ron

“They’re literally always paired.” adapt

Jason tried to hide the grin spreading across his face as he looked over at you.

“Guess you’re stuck with me.”

You rolled your eyes.

“I would’ve rather taken my chances alone.”

“Ouch.”

He placed a hand over his heart dramatically.

“I can’t believe you’d say that on stream.”

Chat instantly flooded with laughing emojis, already clipping the interaction before the challenge had even begun.

The producer cleared his throat and held up one final envelope.

“Your challenge starts… now.”

Jason looked at the envelope, then at you.

“…Ladies first?”

The cameras zoomed in as you reached for it.