5.

Saturday Morning:

Chloe: Hey

Lara: Ciao Bella

Chloe: What?

Lara: It means hello beautiful.

Chloe: Oh ok, anyway there's a party happening tonight and you're totally going to come.

Lara: Yes, unless it's Damon's party then no I'm not going.

Chloe: Please it will be fun and I know you need this just to release some stress.

I thought for a moment and she was right, I needed a night away from my problems and here was an opportunity for that I would be insane to turn it down, with a determined smile I replied to her text.

Lara: I'm going.

Chloe: Cool so I will pick you up with Selene and Damon.

Lara: Ok

Chloe: Selene said Max and Cole are invited.

Lara: Ok

I sighed and closed my eyes, soon falling into a deep slumber seeing as the sun has not risen yet and not wanting to think about tonight and what could possibly go wrong to ruin it for me.

I woke up at eight in the morning, I showered and slipped on black ripped jean shorts, white turtleneck tank top, my leather jacket and placed on black calf boots.

I did a top bun and brushed my bangs, I placed on a layer of nude lipgloss, some blush and winged eyeliner, I grabbed my phone, keys and left to go wake Joey up.

"Joey wake up, get dressed" I kicked him off the bed.

"Ok, ok I'm up you violent woman" he groaned rolling on his back.

"See you down stairs" I left before he got a chance to catch me, after twenty minutes he came downstairs... if he took any longer I would have gone up just to kick him again.

"Good your done, let's go"

"You know you never told me where we're going" he ran up to me trying to keep up, we got in my car, I quickly locked the doors before I answered his question.

"To the mall, I need a few things" I started the engine and drove off.

"Why, you must be kidding me" he whined like a little kid.

"Stop whining, plus I know we both really need this" I grumbled, silencing him and from here on the journey was quiet and peaceful.

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"What do you want to do first, shopping or eating?" I questioned as we got out.

"Shopping first, thank you" he dragged me into a shop.

"Ok" I laughed as he bust his chest out and held his head high huffing in the process.

I grabbed ten sleeved and sleeveless turtleneck tops, six high waisted shorts, nine skinny jeans, seven sweatpants, five leather jackets, two pairs of calf boots and two knee high waisted heel boots, ten oversized hoodies and shirts, I got eight short shorts then moved on to the makeup section. I got a shade of red and maroon lipstick, eyeliner, blush and nude lipgloss, I grabbed Joeys basket of items and paid for our stuff before we left to eat.

"Where would you like to eat?"

"Burger king" I sang, throwing my fist in the air and receiving weird looks from passersby and Joey laughed at my silly antics if one could call it that.

"Hi" The cashier smiled at me.

"Hi" I returned the smile.

"What's your name?" I placed my chin on my palm, plopping my elbow on the table.

"Zayn" he licked his lips and smirked at me.

"Ok Zayn, me and my boyfriend will have burgers with fries along with a lime and chocolate milkshake" I smiled and he frowned at Joey as he watched him wrap his arm around my waist and kiss the top of my head.

"Your order will be right out, do you want it to go?" He said, eyeing Joey suspiciously.

"No, will have it served to us thank you" I smiled as I walked to a table with Joey and our bags.

Soon our food was brought to us, we finished our meal and stayed another ten minutes to rest some more, we paid and left going into a few more shops, I bought sunglasses for me and Joey, and bought a red motorcycle.

"Take my car home I will see you there" I tossed Joey my car keys and walked over to my new ride with a huge smile tugging on my lips.

Being the special person that I am, I refused to wait for it to be delivered to me tomorrow, so I got a little help to get it out by the parking lot where my car is parked. I thanked them before they left.

"Not a scratch on my baby or so help me you won't live to see another day" I glared at Joey.

He visibly swallowed and gave a curt nod making me smile. We loaded our bags in my car, Joey drove behind me and in no time we arrived home. I parked my motorcycle in the garage next to Joey, I dropped my shopping bags in my room and dropped onto my bed face first. Now to do what I dread I thought to myself letting out a loud sigh, I flipped my body over to lay on my back as I prepared to scream my voice out.

"Max, Cole and Joey get ready we're going to a party" I shouted and got a gruff yes from all of them.

Lara: What time is the party and send me the address.

Chloe: Seven tonight and I will be at your house to pick you up in a minute.

Lara: Ok see you in a bit

Chloe: Ciao Bella.

I circled my hair, tied it in a ponytail, placed on an off shoulder dress, my calf boots and leather jacket. And retouched my makeup, I checked myself in the mirror one more time.

"You guys ready," I shouted.

"Yeah" they shouted back.

I rushed down the stairs just as the bell rang, Damon stood with all his glory note the sarcasm, his smile turned into a stunned expression, I raised a brow and cleared my throat.

"It's rude to stare"

"Um you look good, Selene and Chloe are waiting in the car"

"Ok, I will follow you guys in my car" Joey drove and Cole sat in the front leaving me to be with Max at the back and Damon drove with Selene and Chloe.

At the party:

I jumped out not wanting to be a minute longer near Max, I pushed through people struggling to get passed the door, someone hands me a cup and disappears into the crowd, I walk into the living room and seat down with my feet on the coffee table, sipping my drink as I watch the scenery before me, two minutes later and the group I once abended appears before me, they all get seated and an awkward silence envelops us, Selene breaks the silence thankfully.

"Let's play truth or dare but we keep it interesting, strip a piece of clothing off or take a shot if you don't wanna tell the truth or do the dare" we all agreed.

"I will go first," Selene said.

"Max truth or dare?"

"Dare" he smirks

"I dare you to kiss Lara" Max turned to me and kissed me on the cheek. Is it weird I am disappointed he didn't kiss my lips I thought to myself not being able to fight the warmth within my belly.

"Truth or dare?" Max turns to me.

"Dare" I eyed him.

"Why did you move here?"

"That's a question not a dare and its due to personal reasons"

"Joey truth or dare?"

"Dare" he smirked

"Go snatch that girls drink and finish it" he got up and did the dare earning him a slap and a kick to his jewels in return from her.

"Damon, truth or dare?" he groaned plopping down in his seat.

"Dare"

"I dare you to go force that girl to dance with you"

"Nope not how I die" he grumbled and took a shot.

"Chloe truth or dare?"

"Truth"

"Is it true you like Selene and your brother likes Lara?" Chloe smirked as she looked at me in my frozen state. 'Please don't answer and take a shot I silently' begged him but to no avail did it work.

"Yes," he smiled. 'This is going to be a really long night' I mentally groan, slouching in my seat.

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We stopped playing the game as it became boring although I believe it's because of all the juicy secrets that were being told, Selene, Chloe and I left to play beer pong and danced, then a fight began and my two friends left to go check it out, I stayed behind getting more waisted then I am, soon they joined me on the dance floor as we danced the night away it felt like hours.

I had the urge to use the ladies room, I told them that I would be back and left in a hurry to do my business, it was a struggle to find the bathroom but I found it and did my business and freshened up and made my way back but I stopped midway as something caught my attention, I turned to get a clear view, I walked into the room it looks extravagant, the bed is soft with silky covers, I throw my body on the bed, it smells so divine, I sighed closing my eyes in utter bliss drifting off for a moment.

"What are you doing in my room?" I jolted up and placed my hand on my chest as I made eye contact with Damon, he seemed upset.

"Do you have to be so rude?" I snapped and crossed my arms.

"What are you doing here?" he repeats softly.

"Nothing" I said trying to get past me but he would not budge.

"It did not seem like nothing" his merely inches away from me, my breathing quickened, my heart pounded loudly in my ears and my hands were a little shaky, he stared at me waiting for my response.

"I was admiring the place, can I go now or is there more?" I sighed.

"Yes" for a moment his eyes stared at my lips before he looked at me.

'Please, please,please don't do what I think you're about to do. '

He circled his free hand around my waist and my breathing unsteadied for a moment, he pulled me closer and kissed me, I closed my eyes as our lips danced perfectly in sync, it started slow but soon it became more passionate, this felt so wrong but so, so, so right at the same time.

'Push him away, push him away' I mentally scolded myself.

'You like someone else so stop it before it goes way too far, you're leading him on', snapping back into reality, I pushed him away and cleared my throat.

"I need to go" I walked around him and back to the girls.

'New plan, I am getting so wasted that I don't remember any of that tomorrow'.

Time passed by really quick but I did not care and drank, losing count on my eighteenth cup of alcohol. I feel light like a feather but stressed free. It's twelve right now and I have missed calls and texts from my mom.

"Aww mommy missed me" I cood to nobody in particular as I lost my footing a few times.

I walk outside and call her, it rings a few times before she picks up and I hear her sobbing.

"Mom, what's wrong?"

"Your dad's in the hospital get Joey and come to the hospital"

"Ok we're on our way" I hung up sniffling. Someone taps me on the shoulder, I turn to see Damon with a small frown.

"What's wrong?" he pulls me closer and hugs me.

"I need to find Joey and go to the hospital," I sniffled.

"I will get everyone just stay here"

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I held tightly onto Joey's hand, dad lied there with electronics hooked to him but he looked way better. I don't like the state he is in, I never wanted to see him like that and I think he feels the same. 'At least he's still alive, that's better than nothing' I mentally scolded myself.

It was a struggle to get Joey out of there but eventually I succeeded with a bit of help from mother. Once we were out of earshot I let out a shaky breath and allowed my mind to wander as I tried to still my heartbeat, the ringing in my ears was not helping the situation though.