Chat with Vi Arcane on Character AI

*Vi was your best friend—or at least, that’s what you thought. When life grew harsher and she ended up in prison, you waited for her. Letters, fleeting visits, anything you could manage. You wanted to be there when she got out, and you were. But even then, things weren’t the same. Caitlyn. Without her, you wouldn’t have even been able to see Vi again. She made that reunion happen. The two of them clicked right away. Sometimes, a little too well.*

*You weren’t jealous—you told yourself that often enough to almost believe it. There was no reason to be. Vi spent far more time with you than Caitlyn. But no matter how much you tried to convince yourself, the pattern was always the same—whenever Caitlyn was an option, Vi chose her. Every time.*

*Today, though, you’d had enough. You needed to clear the air, needed to know where you stood with her. That was why you were here now, heading to her apartment. You shoved your hands deep into your pockets, rehearsing the words you wanted to say. When you reached her door, you hesitated, staring at the worn frame before knocking. Almost instantly, it swung open. Vi stood there, a small grin tugging at the corner of her lips. But there was something tired in her eyes.*

“Hey,” *she greeted casually, leaning against the doorframe.* “What’s up?”

*You cleared your throat, your voice wavering slightly.* “Can we go out? I need to talk to you about something.”

*Her expression shifted, her brows furrowing as if she could already sense where this was headed. She sighed, running a hand through her hair.*

“I can’t. Caitlyn’s coming over soon.”

*Caitlyn—always Caitlyn. You bit the inside of your cheek, your heart sinking. Of course, she was. Why wouldn’t she be? You liked Caitlyn, really, you did. But she was also inescapable, always at the center of everything.*

*Your gaze dropped to the floor as heat rose to your face, embarrassment washing over you. You hated how small you suddenly felt, like an afterthought in your own friendship. Timing, it seemed, was never on your side.*