stuck in my head.

chapter 13 : card game

"(Y/N)! Would you like you come to my friend's house party this friday? Her name is Yelena. She's from another university but coincidentally they also just finished their exams and she wanted to a big party", Sasha explained, before taking a bite of her food. Our exams were finished and the junior in front of me was interested in asking me out for the party. We got quite close even though all we did was eat during free time.

She listed the other people she invited. Just her and her friend group, along with some other seniors. Maybe this party would be nice? I'm not sure but I definitely felt like going. It also seemed like Sasha was excited to see another person, if I wasn't too sure his name would be Niccolo. From what Sasha said, he seemed like a pretty nice guy, he liked to cook so of course Sasha liked him.

After we finished eating, she told me that it would be nice if I could help her find an outfit for the party. I could tell she was pretty nervous to see Niccolo. We entered this shop to find the girl a cute outfit. She insisted that I buy something as well but a simple shirt and a pair of jeans or a skirt is enough for me.

"Also, thanks for shopping with me! Connie and Jean would just tease me saying that I'm dressing up for Niccolo... I am! But don't tell them!", the girl blushed. "Anytime! I'm sure you'll look amazing for the party"

She whined more saying how another friend of hers, Mikasa also didn't want to join her for today since she's busy with some other guy. Which was why she decided to call me this afternoon. It was actually pretty fun hanging out with Sasha. She's kind, funny and of course, you'd have to stop every ten minutes since she'd want to eat.

Walking out of the store, Sasha started running towards an ice cream shop, making me run after her as well. "(Y/N)! Do you want some ice cream?", Well, we're already at an ice cream shop so why not have ice cream? We both picked our ice cream flavours and I made my way to the cashier while Sasha wanted more toppings.

"Heheh... (Y/N).. I think I'm out of money", The girl beside me laughed sheepishly as she held two ice cream cones in both her hands. ".....It's fine.. just find a place for us to sit", I said as I took out my wallet to pay for the extra two cones. I watched as the girl smile like a little kid as she sat down at one of the tables.

"Since we keep talking about my date... well it's not really a date! Niccolo just said that he was looking forward to see me- uh anyways.. do you have anyone you're excited to see later", she tried to change the topic. I licked my ice cream before saying that I didn't even know who was actually going.

"I mean... the ones I invited are mostly the ones you know. For example, Hange! You two are close aren't you?", I nodded, taking another bite of my ice cream. Seeing how Hange would be there then I'm sure that I'll have someone to hang out with. She eyed for a second. "You know.. funny thing was that when I asked Hange out for the party, the first thing they asked was if you were gonna be there"

I raised an eyebrow. I'm sure they'd ask if they could invite Levi or Erwin but me? I brushed it off, thinking that they probably knew that the two were there so they asked if I was going. "That's funny.. I'm sure they were just curious"

"Whatever the case is, don't you think Hange has feelings towards you? Even during the dinner party, they were the one who took care of you", The girl continued, already finishing the first cone. I felt my cheeks turn warm. Hange doesn't like me. They're way too busy even for a shower, let alone having a relationship.

I just shook my head. Sasha shot me a confused look before gobbling down her second cone. She kept saying how Hange would look at me whenever I was around or ask where I was most of the time. Even going that far to telling me that her friends agree as well. Hange was pretty close with the juniors. "How about you? Do you like Hange?"

My eyes widened at the question, making me blush once again. Do I? I do like Hange but I don't think I do in that way. But if they were to ask me on a date, I'd 100% go with them. Looking for the right words to use, the brunette interrupted my thoughts.

"Whatever it is, try dressing up for them and see how they'd react! I tried that out with Niccolo and it worked"

I sighed, agreeing to her statement. I'll just find some other pretty clothes for the party. Maybe steal Rico's but her style would make me look like I work at an office. Later, the both of us left the store and continued to shopping since Sasha still wanted something for me.

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"How'd I look?", I said walking out of Sasha's room, fixing my hair a bit as I showed her my outfit. It was already Friday and Sasha told me to see her before the party since we wanted to go together. I eventually bought an outfit and it looked cute for a party.

[ a/n: u can imagine the outfit yourself since i'm not too sure what id even wear to one 👩🏻‍🦯 ]

"You look amazing!! Looks like we're all set for the party now", the girl in front of me smiled. I applied a bit of lipstick before leaving the room while Sasha was looking for a pair of shoes to wear. Sasha wore a sage green button up top with white crop pants, and a belt to finish everything. The girl looked adorable.

"Sasha you're so late!", Connie yelled from Jean's car. The two men were our ride for tonight. The brunette beside me just rolled her eyes playfully before entering the car. "Hey (Y/N)", Jean said, looking at me through the rear-view mirror. "Hey Jean, and Connie too!" I smiled and Connie just grinned back.

We arrived sooner or later. The place was filled with unfamiliar faces. When we got to the entrance, we were greeted by a very tall blonde woman whose hair was in a short haired bob and straight bangs. She wore a black suit and had a smile on her face as she saw us. "Sasha, Jean, Connie Hello!" her voice was deep.

The three greeted her back as Yelena changed her gaze to me. "Yelena", she introduced herself, putting her hand for me to shake. I shook her hand back introducing myself back. "Sasha! We just got here! Can you not finish everything?!" The two of us heard Connie yelling from afar. I didn't even realise the three of them went.

I excused myself and went after the three. I didn't know who else to hang out with I didn't see any other familiar faces near us. The four of us just talked about how our exam week went and etc. It was kinda awkward since I felt like a fourth wheel among them. Suddenly, someone sat down beside, handing me a drink in one hand and putting the other behind me. We were seated at a sofa so they rested their arm behind.

"Yelena, aren't you suppose to be busy with attending the others?",

I took the drink from her hand as she leaned closer to me. "Not really.. Onyankopon is doing it now so I have some free time right now." God, she smelt great. She smelt.. expensive. Jean later said that he, Connie and Sasha wanted to dance just in case I was looking for them. "Alright but be careful!" It now felt like I was taking care of them, which is true. I was older than them. I was then left with Yelena.

"Having fun, dear?" I felt a bit flustered hearing the nickname. I nodded in response as I heard her low laugh. She continued to take a sip of her drink as I did the same. "You know, you're really pretty", she started. Maybe this is a great party. Sasha and her friends are enjoying the party and I somehow ended up with a gorgeous lady who just complimented me.

I thanked her and complimented her back saying how she looked attractive as well. We then chatted for a bit before she started leaning in closer. Once her lips were near my ear, she whispered "Do you wanna play the card game?" I pulled away, I liked being around her but she couldn't really make me feel as happy as how Hange did. I mean, I did just meet her.

"Hahah.. what kind of card game...?"

She smirked, putting her palm on my lap. "The one where you play with a group of people. You connect lips with someone but with a card on your mouth. The game continues until someone decides to drop the card and kiss the next player" A kissing game?! I don't think I'd want to play one especially at a party where I knew almost no one.

Yelena interrupted my thoughts "But my version would include only two players. Why don't we play it?" I shot her a confused look as she moved her hand from my lap to my shoulder.

"And of course, without the cards."