TO BE YOUNG AND IN LOVE

YOUR ACTING LIKE A CHILD

When Angelica woke up the next morning or more accurately afternoon she was greeted by a giant ball of fire known as the sun. Angelica groaned and rolled around in an effort to avoid the glare but it seemed that no matter which way she turned the sun was set in following and bothering her. After a couple of minutes of adjusting her sleeping position Angelica decided that it would just be easiest to close the blinds but as soon she sat up in an effort to complete the mundane task she was met with an instant wave of nausea. Angelica slapped her hand over her mouth in an attempt to stop the vile that was coming up her throat. Angelica threw her head over the side of the bed and was pleasantly surprised to see that there was already a bucket for her to throw up in but before she could appreciate the gesture she felt the dry alcohol from the night before coming up. After a few minutes of emptying her stomach she wiped her face with the towel that had also been left by the considerate stranger.

"Are you done yet?"

Angelica looked up to see Maria leaning on her doorway with her arms crossed across her chest.

"Oh ha ha ha very funny."

Maria rolled her eyes and walked over to Angelica's bed.

"You should be thanking me."

Angelica's eyebrow shot up in a perfect arch.

"Give me one reason why."

"Because I dragged your drunk ass out of the club and drove you home."

Angelica smiled in appreciation.

"Thanks."

"Your welcome."

Angelica nodded and looked behind Maria and around the room. Maria followed her gaze and frowned.

"He's not here."

"Good."

Maria sighed in frustration

"Angelica that's not fair."

"What'd you mean it's not fair!"

"You know exactly what I mean. Whenever you were in a relationship I didn't do anything but support you. Why can't you do the same for me?"

Angelica looked down at her hands in understanding and shame. Everything she was saying was true. Maria didn't do anything but support her past, toxic relationships. Why couldn't she do the same? Maria noticed the silence and put her hand on her shoulder.

"Angelica. Even though you and I didn't work out doesn't mean I can't find love again. Maria took a pause and grinned ''You're not that amazing."

Angelica scoffed in mock offense and pushed her friend/ex off the bed.

"Oh fuck you!"

Maria laughed before making her way to the kitchen

"You're something Schuyler."

Angelica shrugged and stuck out her tongue. Before Angelica could make any more jokes at her friend's expense she noticed that her phone was on her nightstand beside her bed. Maria came back into the bedroom with her bag and a starbucks cup.

"Oh yeah I forgot to tell you about that. Someone's been texting you all morning non stop."

Angelica picked her phone up out of pure curiosity and almost cried when she saw who was responsible for the constant notifications.

"Shit."

Maria looked up at Angelica in surprise,

"What?"