Cherry || Owen Joyner

thirty

I look at myself in the mirror. Today was the day of our housewarming party.

I was honestly excited. There wasn't gonna be too many people there but it didn't matter to me.

I'd rather have my closest friends there. I had on a pair of jean shorts and a camo shirt.

I didn't wanna dress up too much knowing I was going to be getting into the pool.

We got everything set up this week and we're fully moved in.

I love being here. It's honestly been the time of my life. I go downstairs and towards the living room.

Kilton was setting up the bar while Jesse and Harley cleaned the pool. "When's everyone coming?" I ask him.

"Soon I'm pretty sure." I nod as I smile. "You think this is too much alcohol?" He asked.

I looked to see a bottle of Tito's, Bacardi, Uv Blue Vodka, Fireball, and RumChata.

I look at him questionably. "What the hell is RumChata?" I've never heard of it before.

He brought up a shot glass and poured some. I made a gross face knowing it looked like milk.

"Try it." He handed me the cup. He gives me a reassuring smile as I take a deep breath. It's all or nothing.

I take the shot, the burning liquid going down my throat. I look at him in shock as I taste it.

"Why the hell does it taste like Cinnamon Toast Crunch?" I ask with a hint of laughter.

"I don't know but I like it." He shrugs. I shake my head towards it.

It's not bad. I just didn't expect it to taste like that. "That's why you're the questionable one of the band." He looks at me strangely.

He shrugs as he pours himself a shot. "You taking shots without me?" I hear Owen ask.

I look over at him smiling. But he's not standing alone. He's with Dani. She's sweet, I just didn't know she was coming.

And that Owen was bringing her. It took me off guard for a second. I smile as I walk over to them.

"Hi handsome." I smile as I wrap my arms around him. When we get done hugging, I look at Dani.

"It's really nice to see you again." She smiled. I do the same as I give her a quick hug.

"I hope you don't mind I come. Owen mentioned it and I thought it'll be fun for all of us to hang out." She explained.

I turned to glance at Kilton. He was listening in. "I'm happy you came." I tell her. She smiles as she looks up at Owen.

"You have a nice house by the way." She compliments. "Thank you. Harley and Jesse are in the pool if you wanna check it out."

They nodded and walked out there. When they were out of sight, I could feel my face drop.

I walk towards Kilton and grab a clean shot glass. "Who was that?" Kilton asked seriously.

I poured the Bacardi in it and took the shot. "Owen's friend, Dani. They filmed together a couple years ago." I explain.

We both had our eyes on them. I wish Owen told me about bringing her.

"Tell me if she tries anything. I won't give her the RumChata." I laugh at him which makes me feel better.

I'm not gonna let it bother me. Owen can be friends with whoever he wants.

Shortly after they came, Charlie and Kira walked in. They looked outside and saw Dani standing there with Owen.

"I'll meet you out there in a second." Charlie pecked her on her lips and walked outside.