UNEXPECTED MEET

While Amy was waiting for her friends, she scrolled feeds on her phone, earplugs on and hummed along with the song, tapping her feet. When everybody arrived they were so confused to see this new side of Amy but no one asked any question, their concern for her was evident on their faces but she just smiled and hopped in the car beckoning them all to join.

They reached a bar and evertybody joined Amy on the dance floor. They danced for a while and then Amy asked them all for drinks. They agreed and went to find seats while Amy and Draco went to get the drinks. Amy and Draco returned after a while with huge amount of drinks  and they all drank while chatting. Em asked everyone to dance again and said,"Oh my gosh!! That's my favourite song!! Let's dance. Please. Please!" She started pleading so Ed, Dray and Steph agreed to join her. Amy stayed back and Archie stayed to check on Amy. Amy was drinking more than she normally used to and Archie and others were too worried about her.

She started hiccuping uncontrollably after some time. She said to Archie,"I.. (hiccup) am going..(hiccup) outside (hiccup)... need some ..(hiccup) fresh airrr(hiccup)." Archie didn't have a chance to stop her or question anything. She abruptly got up and went away staggering all the way out. Archie followed her silently at a distance.

She got to the balcony on the first floor and started crying and the hiccups worsened. She shouted at the sky. Archie could still hear her after all the noise from inside the bar. She shouted,"It's me AGAIN right!!(hiccup) Why..(hiccup) why only me?(hiccup) Why is it always (hiccup).. ME? First Mom (hiccup) papa and brother (hiccup) then after my family (hiccup) life was ruined (hiccup) I thought (hiccup) at least you'll (hiccup) show some mercy (hiccup) when it will (hiccup) come to my love life (hiccup). But NO!! (hiccup) I was wrong(hiccup)! You had to (hiccup) show me I'm (hiccup) worthless(hiccup). I should be (hiccup) left alone. (Hiccup) I'm already broken (hiccup) that (hiccup).... " her voice cracked and she started sobbing uncontrollably. She swept to the ground sobbing. Archie could not see her like that. She was their princess Amy. Their best friend. He started towards her but stopped short in his tracks when he saw a young Guy putting his hand on Amy's shoulder . He was tall and had brown skin and black hair. He whispered,"Amy." Amy wiped her tears,got up and looked at the Guy stunned. After a while she said," Dan!!(hiccup) I mean Dante. What are you (hiccup) doing here? I mean why are you here(hiccup)?" Archie could feel anger boiling up in his insides but he thought better of it and decide to wait.

Dante smiled lightly and grasped Amy's wrist in his own hands and said,"Earlier when I called yout today I was here in the town only but I couldn't find the courage to do that face to face. I came in this bar just a few minutes ago and am rather surprised to find you here but I'm glad I did." Amy was stunned to even open her mouth but composing herself she spoke,"Oh okay!!(hiccup) What did you want (hiccup) from me?" Dante gave her a small smile and let go of her wrist then said facing towards the sky ,"I want nothing from you Amy. I'm just soo sorry. I know I'm not worthy of your forgiveness but still I need to say it and..." he put his hand behind his neck and unclapped a pendant and put it in Amy's hand then continued,"If I wanted to end things then it was rather rude ending it on phone and this promise necklace was feeling like it was a tonne heavy. Please take it back." Amy's head started spinning and her thoughts swirled around in a blur. She couldn't compose herself. She heard Dante's faint voice saying,"Amy! Hey! Amy!" And before she knew it darkness composed her.

When Archie saw Amy was not able to stand straight he dashed towards her and caught her before she hit the ground or before Dante could catch her. Archie said,"Keep your filthy hands off of her." Dante replied,"And who might you be to tell me to back off?" Archie retorted angrily,"Whoever I am, it doesn't concern you. Just know I'm better of a person than you are." Dante was taken aback,"Hey! I can't let you take her. I know her." Archie snorted and said,"Yeah! You most definitely do. I know what a prick you have been to her knowing her as much as you claim to do. The only reason Amy is like this is YOU!! You better back off or you'll regret it later." Archie growled at Dante and he backed off.

At that time rest of the members came searching for them. On seeing Amy unconscious Em and others hurried to her side. Em said,"Oh my God!! What happened to Amy?" Steph said,"I think we should take her home. She drank too much. We already were so worried." Draco said,"Alright! I'll go get the car." Ed and Draco both went to get the car. Archie cradled Amy in his arms and shot a deadly glare towards Dante. They all then continued towards the exit.

In the car Em broke the silence while Amy was cradled safely between Archie and Steph. Her head was dropped on Archie's shoulder and he had a protective arm around Amy. Em said,"So what was all that about Archie? Who was that man?" Archie replied,"He was no man and can we please talk about it at home?" Em said,"OK! As you please." The rest of the ride home was quiet except from the few mumblings from Amy while sleeping. She had snuggled more into Archie's chest. When they reached home Em said,"Alright now I'll wake Amy up and then walk her to her flat." Archie instantly said,"No need! She has had a long day. I'll carry her to her flat and come back as soon as I settle her." Em smiled softly and said,"OK OK! You are the boss." Archie  cradled Amy in his arms bridal style and went inside. Draco said softly,"I ship it" and everyone chuckled at that and agreed with him