As the group settled into the circle, Aviana marveled at the cozy atmosphere of the hideout. She couldn't help but acknowledge the bond that Jolie, Keanu, and Albert shared in this special place.

"Wow, this is a great place," Aviana remarked, her eyes scanning the room.

Jolie beamed with pride. "Thank you. You know me, Keanu, Albert—the three of us always hang out here. It's like our own little hideout," she explained, a sense of nostalgia evident in her voice.

Aviana's gaze shifted towards Albert, their eyes meeting for a brief moment. Unbeknownst to Jolie, Aviana's voice echoed in Albert's mind, taunting him with the word "pathetic." A surge of anger coursed through Albert, his irritation towards Aviana simmering beneath the surface.

Jolie continued, seemingly unaware of the tension between her two friends. "Now I have Cedric," she declared proudly, reaching out to hold Cedric's hand. Albert and Aviana couldn't help but notice the intimate gesture, further fueling their frustration.

Aviana couldn't resist her mischievous side, deciding to mess with Cedric and provoke a reaction. She directed her attention towards Jolie, feigning innocence.

"So, you and Cedric, huh?" Aviana prodded, her tone laced with curiosity.

Jolie's face lit up with a smile. "Yeah," she replied, her affection for Cedric evident.

Aviana seized the opportunity to playfully instigate. "How long have you been together?" she inquired, knowing it would strike a nerve.

Cedric glanced at Aviana, sensing her intention, and decided to join in on the game. "Just this last Sunday," he answered, playing along.

Aviana smirked, her eyes glinting with mischief. "Oh really?" she replied, her voice dripping with faux surprise.

Jolie's curiosity piqued, eager to share in the excitement. "Yeah, it's still fresh," she replied, a hint of anticipation in her voice.

Aviana continued her playful act, weaving a tale of rumors to test the strength of Jolie and Cedric's relationship. "You know, I heard a rumor about a couple. Can you believe it? They've been together for five years," she remarked, her words carefully chosen.

Jolie's eyes widened, captivated by the notion of a long-term relationship. "Oh my god, wow! What's their secret?" she asked, her curiosity burning.

Aviana couldn't resist pushing the boundaries, her words calculated to provoke a reaction. "Oh, those two broke up, and the boy immediately found a replacement," she teased, shooting a pointed look at Cedric.

Cedric, well aware of Aviana's intentions, played along, his voice carrying a touch of defiance. "Probably because the girl had another man," he responded, a flicker of tension in his eyes.

Aviana maintained her composure, subtly challenging their relationship. "Well, according to the rumors, she didn't," she countered, her words laced with intrigue.

Albert, determined to change the subject and steer the conversation away from the growing tension between Jolie and Cedric, interjected. "So, what are we playing again?" he asked, hoping to shift the focus to the game itself.

Keanu, always up for some playful banter, responded with a mischievous grin. "Spin the Bottle," he declared.

Aviana, ever the skeptic, voiced her confusion. "What's it about?" she inquired, her curiosity piqued.

Jolie took the opportunity to explain the rules. "The first player spins the bottle in the center of the circle," she began, gesturing to the bottle resting in the middle. "The neck of the bottle should point towards the players as it slows down."

Cedric chimed in, providing further clarification. "When the bottle stops spinning, the person towards whom the bottle's neck is pointing is chosen to either answer a truth question or perform a dare," he elaborated, his voice filled with a sense of adventure. "The spinner gets to decide whether they want the selected person to do a truth or a dare."

Albert joined in, adding his own explanation. "After answering the truth or performing the dare, the player who was selected becomes the new spinner," he concluded. "They take their turn by spinning the bottle again, and the game continues in this manner."

Aviana remained skeptical, questioning the appeal of the game. "What's so fun about that?" she challenged, her tone dripping with doubt.

Keanu, never one to miss an opportunity for amusement, grinned mischievously. "You get to choose 'dare' and make Albert do some stupid stuff," he suggested, a glint of mischief in his eyes.

Albert shot Keanu a determined look. "Sorry, my man, but today you are the one who will be doing some stupid stuff," he retorted, a hint of rivalry creeping into his voice.

Keanu's competitive nature was sparked by the challenge. "Says the one who is going to do it," he countered, accepting the challenge with a confident smirk.

Jolie, sensing the growing tension, couldn't help but chuckle. "Really, guys? You just have to bet on everything," she remarked, shaking her head in amusement.

Cedric, attempting to diffuse the situation, joined in. "Why do you guys always bet on everything?" he asked, a touch of curiosity in his voice.

Keanu shrugged nonchalantly. "You know, rivalry and stuff," he replied, a playful glint in his eyes.

Jolie, always the peacemaker, pressed further. "So?" she prompted, hoping for a deeper explanation.

Albert couldn't resist the opportunity to unveil his feelings. "We hate each other's guts," he confessed, his words dripping with animosity.

Aviana, ever the provocateur, couldn't resist her mischievous nature. With a sly smile, she aimed her words at Albert, reminding him of his worst nightmare. "I bet one of those bets made you regret something," she teased, barely able to contain her laughter.