Friends?

Chase's heart raced. It was amazing and awful at the same time. "Yeah, I'll be there. Do...do you know who else is coming?"

He hoped others he knew were already going to be there.

He couldn't help himself near Ryan. He could sense how strong he was and his cologne was intoxicating. I'm a guy though, he had to remind himself, and Ryan's not... well, giving someone a label was difficult enough and even more considering the situation.

He threw an arm over Ryan's shoulder and tried his best 'cool guy' persona. "Could be a good chance to really get to know people, ya know?"