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**Title:** The Agony of Being a Third Wheel
**Story:** The narrator recounts a humorous, cringe-worthy experience of being a "third wheel" with friends Ren and Tera, who were romantically interested in each other. After a band practice and gaming session, the trio embarked on a series of misadventures, including a late-night ice cream run and an impromptu sleepover at Tera's house. Despite initial concerns, the narrator had fun until forced to share a small bed with the couple, leading to awkward moments, including whispered sweet nothings and eventual retreat to the floor.
**Tone:** Light-hearted, self-deprecating, and comedic, with a dash of teenage/young adult relatability.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping each fact as a short sentence and excluding opinions:
1. The narrator frequently found themselves in "third wheel" situations in junior high, high school, and college.
2. The narrator had a band with friends, including a person named Ren, during their first year of college.
3. Ren brought a plus one, Tera, to a hangout, as she could sing, but she didn't end up singing much.
4. Tera was romantically involved with Ren at the time.
5. The narrator, Ren, and Tera spent a day practicing songs and playing Smash Bros.
6. At 3:00 a.m., the narrator prepared to leave with Ren, but Tera was in the passenger seat, prompting the narrator to realize they were the "third wheel".
7. Tera suggested getting ice cream at 4:00 a.m.
8. The group drove to McDonald's, which was closed, despite being advertised as open 24 hours.
9. Tera offered her home as an alternative for ice cream, and the group drove to her house.
10. The time was approximately 4:30 a.m. when they arrived at Tera's house.
11. They watched anime, ate, and talked until 8:00 a.m.
12. The narrator initially planned to sleep on the floor at Tera's house but was persuaded to share the bed with Ren and Tera.
13. The bed was double-sized, and the narrator slept on the edge, near the wall.
14. The narrator eventually moved to the floor after Ren and Tera started whispering to each other.
15. The group went to bed at 8:00 a.m. and slept through the morning.