The following day...
Dylan had left Darren's place late at night after listening to Darren's version of the kiss which ended before it could even begin as Darren had only said, "I kissed her." Dylan's veins throbbed violently as he really didn't know how his best friend could be so... Bland? Who described a kiss like that?
And after Dylan left, that's when Darren had the time to sort out his thoughts.
Now with a new day, he had new thoughts in mind. He decided to first observe Xiu's reaction after last night before stressing himself so much. And since he had something to discuss with Nora anyway, he chose this excuse to see Xiu as well.
After ringing the doorbell, he patiently waited outside their door. During the night, more than the kiss, Darren's mind had replayed the scene of how Xiu hugged him at the bus stop. Of course, before slapping him hard. Well, not like he didn't deserve that. So, he didn't blame her for that.
