Nineteen | Anastasia

Morning after a sleepover, Henry awkwardly apologizes to Anastasia for embarrassing comments, while Nate takes a protective, disciplinarian stance with his friend. Anastasia is mortified yet reassured by Nate’s desire to make her feel comfortable in his space. Their sexual chemistry flares, then Anastasia leaves to take birth control and prepare for Halloween.

Later, Sabrina raids Anastasia’s closet for the club party. Anastasia notes Aaron has been unresponsive and moody since learning about her hookup with Nate, and she rejects friends’ claims that Aaron is in love with her, theorizing he simply struggles to share her attention.

At the club, the Titans appear as Despicable Me characters. Anastasia arrives in thigh-high boots, a belted Titans jersey with JJ’s name, and, beneath it, a tiny cheerleader outfit. Nate freezes, then wordlessly pulls Anastasia to a private bathroom, furious and turned on by her provocation.

In the bathroom, Anastasia goads Nate; he rips away the outer jersey and they have intense, consensual sex, both asserting control and deepening their physical bond. Nate’s possessiveness surfaces in dirty talk, and Anastasia climaxes; they return to the booth with Nate smug and protective.

Back at the table, the team trades knowing looks; Henry dryly suggests a comfier costume. Nate seats Anastasia on his lap, staking a subtle claim. Sabrina returns with Aaron, whose arm is injured. When Anastasia expresses concern, Aaron glares and tells her to ask her “boyfriend,” accusing Nate, which spikes the simmering conflict between Aaron and Nate.