Everyone goes," I said. "The whole class.""Yeah, I know. Hayley asked if I was going, but I kind of figured that didn't exactly count as an invitation. Unless I went with her, which I'd really rather not."I had to laugh at his expression. "Don't blame you. But you can now consider yourself officially invited by the birthday girl. It's an easier way to meet people than hanging out at the smoking pit. Healthier, too.
The conversation reveals a sense of reluctance and social anxiety when it comes to attending a classmate's party. One character mentions that they were asked about going by another student, Hayley, but did not feel it constituted an actual invitation. This reflects a common hesitation among teenagers regarding social gatherings, especially when they are unsure of who will be there or who they will be spending time with.
The other character...
