ZARA

Chapter 62: Searching

Owen and I got out of the shower finally. We hadn't done anything really sex related he just teased me like he always does.

I don't know why he's so hesitant on having it. It's not like we haven't done it before.

Anyways I got changed into some comfy clothes for the after party. I would have changed into a dress but getting out of the shower made me feel so cold that I didn't care.
Owen wore a hoodies with sweats almost matching me.

My hair had curled from being in the shower. Because Owen plopped a huge amount of water on it. Making me salty of course.
I ignored him from the time we were changing.
He told me he did it because he liked my curls but still.

"You ready?" He questioned me with his annoying cute smile.
"Yea whatever." I stated rolling my eyes.
"You look fine Zara." He mentioned holding me from behind attempting to give me a kiss on the cheek but I moved away.

"Ok ok let's just go." I stated moving his hands from my body walking pass him.
And in response he smacked my ass causing me to jump looking back at him.
"Your so annoying." I whined running out the door, hearing him giggle as he caught up to me.

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I could hear the loud music playing in the lounge some people had been partying there, but Owen and I decided to go to the outside party where more people were partying.

We headed outside to see a wide mass of students dancing even people that didn't go to our school. Some of the staff and teachers had been watching over us but were super chill about the whole thing again not a surprise.

"I'm gonna go look for Ryan, she's probably drunk somewhere." I implied to Owen to removed his arm from my shoulder.
"Yea okay. I'll look for Ashley. She's probably not doing the best." He sighed
"Yea I know." I rolled my eyes, he really cares for someone that made him suffer. Each day my hatred towards her only got worse.

We parted ways.
I began walked through crowds of random people I didn't know. Who were jumping to "electric love"
It was a good song. Almost getting me hype but I was too cold and tired for that.

I continued to push through people to try and find Ryan. Her and alcohol don't mix. Considering what has happened in the past so she was the first person I needed to look for, just to see if she was ok.

The sight of Leo making out with some random girl stopped me. He noticed I was there and stopped as well.
"What?" He questioned while the girl was still all up on him.
"Nothing.." I uttered while I widened my eyes. I was just shocked, I've never seen him like that before.

"Leo why'd you stop." The random girl spoke in a flirty drunk tone kissing Leo's neck, while Leo stared at me.
"You can continue I was just looking for Ryan." I said awkwardly staring at the girl.
"Leave bitch!" She snarled at me.

"Okay danm. Have fun Leo." I winked at him walking away.

The search continued. Before I was stopped by someone. It was Leo.
"Hey sorry about that." He uttered placing his hand on my shoulder
"No it's fine. Go have fun." I smiled
"I didn't like how she spoke about you." He mentioned scratching the back of his neck.

"Leo I literally don't even mind. I'll be fine there just words." I laughed
"Yea well. Not to me." He stated.
"Thanks." I said awkwardly twiddling my fingers. While he threw me a smile.

"Who were you looking for again?" He asked breaking the silence
"Oh! Ryan have you seen her?"
"No but we can look together." He mentioned with a smile.
"Uh it's okay i can handle this one." I chuckled

"Ok ok. I hope you find her."
"Yea me too.. have a goodnight Leo." I waved to him before walking away.

It took me a while but I finally reached to Ryan. She was drunk but thankfully she was using that time to be all over Mitchel which was a good sign considering what happened the last time we were here.
I took a deep breath out in relief.
Mitchel wasn't drunk. I think he was looking out for her in a way.

Maybe he was changing.

Angel was a few meters away chatting up with Cole. She had told me before she was taking it slow. And to what I was seeing I guess she was right.
It was nice to see my girls progressing in their odd and not so odd relationships.

Angel through the past days had made me proud actually. After meeting me. Not to sound conceited, I feel like her meeting me allowed her to be a teenager in peace.
Without the loud noise Linda gave her. Or the not so good life style she had to face.

I also feel like me meeting her made me feel like a big sister in a way. Teaching my little one the way of life. I was happy that she was making mistakes, falling in love, meeting knew people and socializing. Letting that part of her she locked away for so long finally be free.

She looked happy while she was chatting it up with Cole. He was making her laugh in ways Marty couldn't. I'm not sure where Marty even was but still. I think Angel and Cole could really be something.
I smiled at the thought.

"Hey Zaraaa." A drunk Ryan spoke at me waving her cup in the air.
"Hiii." I chirped in a cheerful tone. "Last day huh." I added
"Yes! Last DAYY." She uttered in a sloppy tone.

She wobbled over to me almost falling over.
"Watch your step Ry." Mitchel called out to her
"Yea Yea." She laughed finally reaching me

Smacking her hands on my cheek staring into my soul.
"You are such a good friend Zara." She smiled squishing my cheeks
"Thank you?" I mumbled to her in a confused way
"Thank youu for expecting my whore self. I love you." She stated placing a kiss to my forehead wobbling back to Mitchels lap.

I was confused but she was drunk so I wasn't surprised.
"Love you too Ryan." I said awkwardly before leaving.
"Oh my gosh where are you going." She shouted getting my attention
"What do you mean.. I'm going to bed-"
"When the last time you gotten drunk??" She questioned me in a judging way.

"I don't know. A days ago." I stated hesitantly questioning my own answer. I think the last time I got drunk was with Leo in the cinema
"Stop being a bitch and get over here and have fun! It's our last day." Ryan whined begging me to take a drink.

By table besides her, there were four alcohol bottles, I didn't drink a lot but after all that had happened why not?
"Okay.." I gave in rushing to the table to pick my drink. I didn't know how any of them tasted, however they did look super expensive so I picked the most boujee looking one pouring it into a red plastic cup half way just in case I didn't like it.

I looked at Ryan who had been staring me down just to drink the drink. I don't think she's ever seen me drunk.
"Stop staring or I won't do it." I demanded her and in response she threw her hands up in a surrendering way looking away from me.

I finally tipped the cup into my mouth and as soon as I tasted it I felt like throwing up. I spit it out immediately because of the strong taste it had.
Ryan and Mitchel irrupted into laughter watching me gag at the taste.
"How do people drink this." I gagged still spitting the drink out.
"You have to be pro to drink that." Mitchel said trying to catch his breath from laughing.

"Here I'll give you something you can chug on." He stated removing Ryan from his lap and walking up to the table. He handed me another drink a smaller one that looked cheap.
"Take this instead."
I took the small bottle from his hand before drinking it I smelt it. And then took a sip

"This is a lot better." I claimed drinking it again.
"Good now take all of these." Mitchel smiled handing me five more. "And let's dance..." he added sweeping Ryan off her feet rushing to the dancing floor.