Nicole and I stepped into the room, where Bea and Angel were engrossed in a heated game of cards. As we settled in, I took a moment to introduce Nicole to my friends. Instantly, a bond seemed to form; Nicole had that effect on people. Though she appeared to be the cute and shy type at first glance, there was an undeniable aura about her, one that suggested she was both harmless and friendly. It didn't take long before we were all drawn into the card game that Bea and Angel had started, but soon enough, I found myself growing bored. It seemed I wasn't the only one feeling restless; I glanced over at Nicole and saw a hint of impatience on her face too.
“Why don’t we make some new rules?” Nicole suddenly interjected, her voice brightening the room.
“New rules? Like what?” Bea asked, droppin
