Denial

Chapter 31

Shaila’s pov:

“Thank you thank you thank you!” Naomi cheers and hugs me tightly. Since she has been hanging out with Louis, she has been invited to more parties. Of course, today Thursday, there is a party and she wants me to come. I don’t really want to, I mean, who even throws a party during school week? 

However, event though i don’t want to go, i’m a very good friend and i actually said yes because Naomi doesn’t have anyone else to go with. Also, a small part of me wants to go because Harry will be there, and after what happened with him today in the car, I haven’t stopped thinking of him. I don’t like Harry, but I guess i may be attracted to him since today or something, because I can’t stop thinking of him. But, even if i go and I see Harry, i don’t know what i’d do. I know were not dating or anything, but I feel like ever since what happened in his car, it may change things between us. Now I don’t even know if I should say hi to him, or ignore him like I always do.

Shit. I’m over thinking everything now.

“It is going to be so fun! It isn’t even formal” Naomi’s voice brings me back from my thoughts.

“Okay” I say, and give her my best smile. She smiles back. 

“I can’t believe you’ve agreed to come so easily” she laughs, and I roll my eyes playfully at her.

“Don’t make me change my mind” I joke.

“You won’t have to wear heels or a dress, it is informal”

“Thank God!” I exclaim, which makes Naomi laugh. I’m so glad i don’t have to wear any slutty dress or those horrible heels that make it hard for me to walk. I think it is the firs informal party i’ve been invited to, and i couldn’t be more relieved. I’m not in the mood to use those uncomfortable clothes and wear tons of makeup.

We begin to get ready. Unlike other times we get ready for a party, i take 10 minutes to get ready. I brush my hair and apply a little makeup, and I just wear some casual skinny jeans with a simple shirt and my vans. Naomi on the other hand, takes about an hour to get ready. She tries different outfits for the party, until she finally decides to go with the first one, literally. Once she finishes choosing what to wear, she does her hair and makeup which takes her even more time. Finally, she is done after an hour of waiting, and we both walk out of the house. She looks stunning, even though she said it’ll be casual. 

We take a cab to Shirley’s house, who is a girl from school, since Naomi’s parents couldn’t drive us there. We arrive at her house a little bit late, and we go to the backyard where the party is. Like every other time, red cups are all around the floor, people are already wasted, the music is too loud, and there are a few people dancing.

Naomi smiles excitedly and heads towards Louis and his friends. She takes my hand and drags me with her. I begin to feel nervous. Harry is probably there, and i’m not ready to see him after what happened between us. Of course, Naomi doesn’t know that so she doesn’t care. When we arrive to the group, I look up only to see Harry is not there. I feel relieved but a little disappointed at the same time, but I shake it off. Naomi greets her new friends and soon she joins the conversation. I stand there awkwardly, since I don’t like them. I’m glad Joey and Amy aren’t here though, and it is just Louis, Zayn and Amy’s friends.