Eli's roommates still aren't back. Not that Noah minds, but a glance at his watch tells him that it's well past curfew, and this movie is winding down its third act. His plan had been to politely leave as soon as Dustin returned to his room (well, not that politely), but his leader is nowhere to be seen. Curious.

"Eli," Noah whispers. They're lying together in Eli's bed, back to chest, so Noah's mouth brushes Eli's ear whenever he talks. The movie continues playing on the propped up iPad, both of the photogenic leads hurtling towards the kiss that will make all the misunderstandings worth it. "Are you still awake?"