Aprende hang out, hold up, join in y más – Phrasal verbs esenciales en inglés - Lección 7

A Perfect Night Out (Even Without the Lights)

Last Saturday, my friends and I decided to eat out at a new Italian restaurant. The food was amazing, but halfway through dinner, the lights went off because the power went off in the whole neighborhood. Instead of getting upset, we all laughed and decided to hang out in the candlelight.

After dinner, we walked to the park. It was getting late, but we weren’t ready to go home yet, so we found a bench, sat down, and hung out for another hour, talking about old times. Suddenly, the sky started looking dark, and we felt a few drops of rain. One of my friends asked if we could move on before it started raining heavily.

On the way back, we saw a street musician playing the guitar. At first, I just listened, but then I decided to join in the singing. Soon, more people came and also joined in, turning the night into a small street concert.

When I got home, I felt so tired that I immediately lay down on my bed. My cat jumped next to me, and I thought about how sometimes, even when things fall apart, they can still turn into beautiful memories if we just hold up and enjoy the moment.