RANDOM QUESTION:

Back From The Dead (Three Dares Down).

Mom and dad called me the next day. Apparently, the Richardson's had contacted them about the whole confession thing and were ready to issue a public apology as an entire family. For the two of them, this piece of news was the best one they had heard in a while.

As for me, I couldn't be bothered less. It's ironic, isn't it? I had spent so much time dealing with everything that had happened on Jerko's birthday last year but now that I was getting both- justice and closure for it, I couldn't care less.

Ryan Richardson's confession was right at the bottom in the grand scheme of things for me. I had already lost both my best friends and I was dreading who TheDevil was going to pick next.
Roy had called me that day too. According to him, Xavier was spending all his time trying to fix what I had broken. He was constantly on the phone with the entire group, apologising on my behalf and trying to figure my behaviour out himself.

I felt bad for him. He didn't deserve this but it was all a part of TheDevil's plan.

That night, I got my third dare.

TheDevil: Congratulations, Ms. Silverstone. You have successfully completed your second dare too and boy, was it not entertaining. The slap, however (no offence), was my favourite part.

Chocolatelover123: Keep the chitchat to yourself. Jen is safe now, isn't she?

TheDevil: She most definitely is.

Chocolatelover123: Then tell me my next dare.

TheDevil: You know Ver, if I didn't know better, I'd say you were enjoying this with how eager you are. But nonetheless, I'll tell you your second dare.

TheDevil: Its Simon Hughes' birthday tomorrow isn't it? And from what I've heard, Austin throws a birthday party for him every year at his house. This year, however, it's going to be much more interesting. I want you to ensure that Simon cheats on his girlfriend.

My eyes were as big as saucers at that.

Chocolatelover123: Excuse me?!

TheDevil: Simon is dating Kelsi, Ver, who is Xavier Anderson's sister. Kelsi getting her heart broken is bound to hurt Xavier too. And after you do this, your precious boyfriend is going to hate you and the best part of it? He's going to hate himself for hating you. It's the perfect plan.

My fists clenched at the thought of doing what I had to do. I dug my fingernails deep into my palms, drawing blood, as tears escaped my eyes. How could I do this to Simon? To Kelsi? To Xav?

TheDevil: <RANDOM QUESTION> Veronica Silverstone, are you ready to do your third dare?

Chocolatelover123: Yes, I am.

***

The party was like any other one. A bunch of hormonal teenagers piling on for free food, alcohol and music. Jerko and Jen were no where within a hundred foot radius of me. If the others knew about the argument Jen and I had two days ago.....no one mentioned it.

"Come on, Ver," Simon said with a pout. "Have one shot for me. Forget about all the crap happening and let loose for one day. It's my birthday, for God's sake!"

"You know how I get after I have something to drink, Simon," I said as I shook my head.

"That is exactly why I want you to drink. Seeing a drunk, wasted version of you would be the best birthday gift ever! Remember the last time you were drunk at a party? You almost stripped naked and were about to go for a swim in the pool before Austin had to haul your ass away," Simon said as he chuckled, reminiscing on old memories.