The Party

Leah

I have a party to go . Would my dad permit me to go? No, not even in my wildest dreams. This takes me to my solution, sneaking out. It's not like this is the first time I'm sneaking out (It is).

All I have to do is tell my dad I'm tired from my first day and go to 'sleep'. I repeated in my head as I walked to the living room.

"Dad"

"Yes?"

"I-I..."

"Is something wrong? Did someone bully you?" my dad got up from the couch, his face painted with worry.

"No- I even made a friend. But from all this socializing I'm tired." I answered. I was good at this.

"Okay then, see you in the morning. Sweet dreams" my dad said as he kissed my forehead.

I think I'm feeling guilty. But this is all for me to socialize more just like what he wanted(I'm going for Anna and probably won't talk to anyone). And what can happen? I know martial arts. I can just beat any danger coming my way.

...

"Hey, Leah!" said Anna as she waved at me. Next to her was a boy who I assumed was her boyfriend. Just like what she said he also had a blue cloth.

"Hey " I said calmly.

"Girl, I said a party, not a sleepover." joked Anna. She was kinda right, I had worn denim shorts and a casual white shirt which in front had things related to boxing(It's way too complicated to tell and not even important for me to mention). I had tucked my shirt into my shorts. I had also gotten a denim jacket in case It became cold.

"It's not like anyone will pay attention to what I wear."

"Of course, they will pay attention." said the boy who I assumed was Anna's boyfriend. "I'm Nolan, Anna's boyfriend"

"Nice to meet you, I'm Leah. But what do you mean by 'they will pay attention' "

"Well, you aren't in a gang." said Nolan with a It's obvious face.

"You said I can choose If I want to be in a gang or not," I said as I looked at Anna.

"I did and you can. What he meant is for the gangs more people the better. If you can prove you are worthy to join a gang they will swarm over you like flies. With they I mean normal gang members." she explained.

"Leaders usually just care about fun" Nolan told to me.

"If I say I don't wanna join will they shut up?"

"Definitely" said Anna

"If you didn't interest them too much yes." said Nolan.

God, what did I get myself into?! I just have to be normal, boring, and not prove anything.

...

Loud music could be heard from the door. Which made me even more nervous. I had only come for Anna. Maybe, It was what I wanted to say to myself. I had been lonely for two and half a years. No friends, no boyfriend, and only my dad who had to work long hours to support me. This wasn't for Dad or Anna. I came because I don't want to be lonely anymore.

"I'm going to go over there for a minute," Anna said.

I'm alone. Anna's gone and I'm here with a bunch of strangers who are mostly members of gangs. Great!

"Hey, pretty chick. Wanna have a drink with me?" a man asked me as he showed me a glass full of an unknown liquid. Why unknown liquid? Because I don't trust him one bit. He looked sketchy just like the drink he offered me.

"Nope." I stated as quickly as possible. I tried to walk away only to be grabbed by him.

"Why not?" he asked while holding my arm.

"Fuck off or I will-" I tried to speak but was interrupted.

"Hey buddy, don't harass people like that. It's rude you know"

Great more trouble. Unlike the man who grabbed me, he had a cloth, a blue one.

"Oh, I-I'm sorry." the man who grabbed me said, he quickly let go of my arm and ran away.

"No need to thank me, pretty lady." he said as he made a little bowing gesture. "He is just a street rat that crawled to the party, uninvited"

"I could have taken care of It myself. I am not some damsel in distress." I replied. His actions have angered me. I didn't ask for help and didn't need It. I also didn't want to cause a scene, which he did.

These types of guys are the ones I hate the most. Ones who think everything is about them. How do I know It from two lines? I have seen too many. He also caught my attention the moment I entered the party. Why did he chatted my attention? He had a whole group of girls around him and the girls were fangirling him. Gross! He probably wants another fangirl or just a quick hook-up.

Is judging people before you know them, bad? Yes. Did It help me in life? Also yes.

"Pretty big words from a pretty lady."

"Shut up." I said as I walked past him. He was messing with me to gain attention. It was obvious from his actions and mimics.

Where is Anna? That jerk is still looking at me while he has girls in his arms. Who even is he?!

"Yoo, I heard you and Max talking. You were so damn cool for a chick."

Again with this 'chick' nonsense. Isn't there a single female at this party? Why are all these males bothering me?

"You know how to fight? Wanna join Crimson Eagles?" he asked as he showed his red cloth which was tied around his leg.

I see. They just want to recruit me If I'm useful. I'm not going to join.

"What a pity. I don't know how to fight and I'm pretty weak." I said with a sarcastic voice, which I hope he didn't understand It was sarcastic, because I don't want to deal with this idiot.

"It's okay. You can just stay by my side and be pretty," he said as he made weird gestures with his eyebrows. Some other Crimson whatever they called themselves came behind him as to support him. Such idiots. Is this party stuffed with perverts who want to do questionable things to me or something? The biggest question is why me?! There are other girls- Oh... They are already doing It with other boys.

What I saw can't even be washed away with bleach. Almost everyone was making out. Anna, I'm sorry but I'm going home!

"Not interested."

"Really? It took you a while to answer."

"Not interested," I answered with a plain face.

"Come on!" he shouted as he grabbed my arm. Again? For the second time today, I had been grabbed by my arm by an idiotic boy.

Fuck It!

I raised my hand and boom. I just punched a gang member. Ultra Great!

"Fuck! What the hell?! Have you lost your mind!" he screamed while covering his nose.

"Go to hell asshole," I shouted back as I started to run towards the exit. Suddenly all the red-clothed gang members were on my back. I am a troublemaker, I guess. I quickly hid in a closet.

"Do you need help this time?" a voice came from outside the closet. It was that boy from earlier. Wait that didn't sound right... He was the show-off.

"Nope"

"Doesn't seem like It"

I already got in big trouble. It won't be that bad If I get in a bit more. I opened the closet door and punched the guy in his stomach.

"You are an ass and not good at showing off," I said and again here I go. Time to run.

"Oh, you are so dead!"

This time at least It's only him. I should hit him again to teach him a lesson. I was about to turn over to give this guy the biggest beating of his life until I heard a familiar voice. It was... Nolan?

"Max? Where were you?"

"Got punched by an uneducated fool." he answered. I saw Nolan glancing at me.

"Her?" he asked with obvious uneasiness

"Yep. Next time I will set the record straight. Let's see who will beat who then"

"Show off" I answered as I ran out the door.