Like I said day one of being good starts tomorrow

***Matty's POV***

It's now 11pm, we didn't end up at the skate park. Nobody wanted to leave Ross' house. Bard and Stiffy arrived a few hours back, I think I'm losing track of time. I want Taylor I consider messaging her telling her that I miss her but decide that it's a bit too soon.

I know I've had a few more beers, I lost count. I won't be able to drive my car home. Which is pissing me off. I was supposed to bring the car here in order to make me not drink too much and to use it as a reason to leave by like 8pm or some shit. Like a decent normal guy would who doesn't have to get drunk.

Day 1 of trying to be good enough for this girl is going to have to begin tomorrow. I think about her, like I can stop myself. I imagine what she might be doing; maybe she's watching tv in her room some movie, or talking to her mate on the phone or singing and playing guitar.

Her voice is great I didn't expect that, I've never been musical myself. The song she sang in my kitchen, i've not heard it before. She was stunning singing that song. I usually listen to loud music, anything from classic rock to drum and bass. But I appreciated all of her music, all of her versions of rock songs I love. It strikes me that I've never appreciated a girl in that way before. Maybe I've never really given them a chance.

'Pour some sugar on me' comes on the speakers Brads choice of course. I would do almost anything to hear her singing her songs right now. Jen and Rach are dancing around Brad and Stiffy, it looks as though something may be going on with them. They look like idiots. They can't dance whatsoever. I laugh though they're having a good time.

I find myself checking my phone. She hasn't text me at all. That's different. Girls normally text back straight away, and if you don't do the same then you are in trouble. Mum has text me though telling me she's got some dinner for me and that if I'm going to smoke weed (her weed) I need to pick up some more. I totally forgot about that shit. This girl is getting in my head. I'm forgetting stuff.

I'm not smoking weed tonight, just having a few beers. However I text my dealer.

can I get 20, pick up in half hour.

I'll pick up on my way back home. That way I won't be coming back empty handed. And I can replace her stash.

I think about making my excuses and leaving, so I start to tune into the conversation.

"Yeah It's pretty obvious that Rhea is with Malachi, that just leaves Taylor" Ryan is saying

What's this guy on about, not another mug wanting a piece of her surely?

"She's a great girl" Ross admits looking at his phone. I'm guessing she hasn't messaged him back either. I just hope she's not talking to Ted or Tom, can't remember his stupid name.

"Oh stop it both of you" Pippa says

"You both wanna just get laid" she continues

"Like you don't" Ross laughs

"Ew" Ryan looks at him exasperated.

Sorry dude" Ross laughs

"What do you think, Matty" Ryan says including me in their conversation.

"Think about what?" I say disinterested

"Taylor of course" he says matter of factly

"I think we should decide right now who's getting a chance with her" Ryan says, he is drunk.

"What's so special about her anyways" Pippa says feeling insecure. I have never disliked Pippa, I've never had a problem with her. Yes she's bitter but it's clear she feels insecure about herself. She's young, she is overweight and she is always in Rachel's shadow.

"What isn't special about her" Ross says and I catch him looking at his phone.

"She's hot, Pippa" Ryan says laughing.

"I say Ross you give her a go first" Pippa laughs.

"I wouldn't want my brother going all love sick when she breaks his heart" Pippa smiles.

"plus I don't wanna hear them banging through the wall" she adds.

I have to say something, I don't wanna join in like she's a piece of meat up for auction. But it's better than Ross turning up his charm for her. I'm already in way too far with him, not sure how I'm going to get her to stay away from him.

"What do you say Matty" Ryan says.

"Yeah she's fine" I underplay it. They shouldn't see me as an opponent.

"she said she might be heading to the skate park with Rhea again" Ross says, reading from his phone.

What? She said what to him? How does he know where she is going? And I don't?

Im a little annoyed, she clearly texted him back. I've been drinking and that pisses me off. I've been thinking about her continuously.

"Im not taking bets on the girl, she's a nice girl and totally hot" Ross says.

Pippa rolls her eyes and swigs at her beer.

"Well let's just see who she falls for" I say. I don't necessarily mean it like that but they all take it as I'm just competing with Ross. And now I've already said it. I can't ever take it back. This is why I should not drink.

"Ohhh it's on then" Pippa smirks

Ross scowls at me.

Ryan laughs clearly intending on this to happen in the first place.

Hearing the commotion Rach comes over.

"What's on?" She asks wanting to be nosey. She plants herself on my knee.

I am realising that Rach is drunk more than she is ever sober.

"Ross and Matty are competing for Tay" Pippa says eagerly.

We are not, I have already won.

"Tay? I'm guessing this is the new girl" Jen interrupts.

"Taylor, yes see which one of you gets her" Pippa laughs.

"Great see who can take her virginity I'm sure she'll feel much better after that" Jen adds.

"She's really good looking" Brad says sounding interested.

Jen swipes at him and pulls him in for a hug so he's holding her hips.

"We are not competing, she is not some game that one of us is going to win, right Matty?" Ross says defiantly.

"Right" I say. Rachel laughs sitting in my lap. I want her off now.

"I'm just saying though she will choose me" I say to him after a minute. She will. I need to shut up and leave. Im digging here.

"Oh I don't know so much she seemed pretty sweet on Ross all night yesterday" Rachel says hand hooked around my shoulder.

"I'm not competing here, I just wanna make that one clear. Whoever she decides she wants I hope she is happy" Ross says. Pippa makes a gagging sound. The others laugh.

He's so fucking smug, he thinks because she texted him back that he's already in there. I want to wipe the smile off of his face. What is up with that, she texted him? I mean I drive her home deal with her ex for her. Doesn't that deserve a text back?

"Yeah yeah, you know I always win Ross" I say.

"I'm not playing games, don't be an asshole your whole life, dickhead" he jibes back.

"Okay, okay! I'm putting £20 on Matty. I'm convinced, he's great in bed she will literally be blown away" Jen chimes in.

Ryan snorts "hey what about me, don't think I've got a shot?"

Pippa laughs "sit down hun" she says to him.

"My moneys on Matty too, sorry Ross. He's a good fucking liar" Rachel says still sitting on my lap.

I wink at Ross.

"Odds are in my favour" I say. I decide she won't ever find out, I'll get the girl. I'll be able to talk my way out of this mess.

"Three votes for Matty, I'll put 10 on it" Pippa says.

Like I said day one of being good starts tomorrow.