Fighting

My BFF has a new man
they stayed over last night -- in town for another purpose
silly to get a hotel room
when I have a huge house to share

I made dinner
and
I like this guy

and really thought he was the right person for her

but

he picked up an argument they've been having at dinner
shared it with me

was he trying to get me to agree?

surely not

I would help her bury his body if necessary
I'm hardly the person to get on his side

it was awkward
and embarrassing

she was quiet
and I could feel myself turn quite red
and changed the subject

After they went to bed
I was on the phone with M
talking about it

we're both so private about such things
I couldn't imagine airing a disagreement with him
in public

ever

I could see saying something a bit sharp
and getting a look
and self-correcting

and I wonder if this is part of the whole D/s relationship
that we've established firm rules for our interactions
for our reactions to each other

that makes it easier for us to have avoided such a thing

I cut my talk with M a bit short
since the light in the living room had come on
and the BFF and I sat up

until the wee hours

about the dismantling of her hopes
that this guy was the guy