it girl | jaya

Chapter 10

Nya's POV

The days passed by in a flash, and Jay and I grew closer and closer. Next week I'd be going to his place to start building our project.

Now it was Friday night, and I was finalising my packing. Lloyd would be here any minute with Cole and Seliel, and we'd be off on our cabin trip.

Unfortunately Kai couldn't join us; his procrastination caused him to miss out bigtime, so now it was like a birthday trip/double date.

Lugging my backpack down (I didn't pack much since it wasn't gonna be a long trip), Kai is waiting in the living room, typing on his laptop aggressively. 

"Enjoy!" He calls out, giving me a two fingered salute. 

"Yup!" Lloyd's jeep is outside, and I make my way towards it, ditching my bag in the trunk and joining him in the front.

From the backseats, Seliel threw her hands up in the air, "Let's get this party started!"

The drive to the cabin wasn't too long, considering how Lloyd was speeding half the time, causing me to grip my seat. I felt uneasy about this, so I leaned over, tapping Lloyd on the shoulder, "Hey, uh, can we slow down a little?"

"Oh, come on!" The jeep sped up more and I yelped, adrenaline flowing through my veins. And not in a good way.

"Lloyd, it's not funny."

"Loosen up, would ya?" He gently shook me by my shoulder, "Always so uptight! C'mon, this is your weekend, 'kay? Have some fun!"

So whilst the other three shouted and cheered, I sat there silently, praying to the FSM that we wouldn't crash.

Cole senses my discomfort, leaning forward to switch on the radio. 

"Hey, let's all sing along!"

And so they did, me watching with a small smile, still feeling...not-so okay with Lloyd's driving.

The roads were all empty and dark, and we had only Lloyd's headlights to guide the way.

"So what's the plan, then?" Lloyd asked, now driving at a reasonable speed. 

Seliel shook a large tote bag, "I brought the goods!" I watch in horror as she pulls out beer, vodka, tequila, and several vapes, plus a small-ish tin, "Lloyd, there's cups in the cabin, aren't there?"

"Of course. Here's to eighteen!" He sped up again, holding up my hand, our fingers intertwined tightly.

It's rainy by the time we arrive, hurriedly rushing in with our stuff, before shutting the door and switching on the lights. We automatically make ourselves at home in the living room. Well, the others did. They set up the alcohol and the vapes on the coffee table, pouring out beer for everyone in mismatched mugs.

"Here's to Nya!" They cheered, clinking ceramic aganinst ceramic and chugging down the liquid. I take a mere sip, scrunching my face up at the taste whilst the others are already pouring out more, powering up the vapes too.

"Let's play a game!" Seliel suggested, standing up wobbily and grabbing me by the shoulders, "Birthday girl! You're the seeker, and we're all gonna hide! 'Kay?" 

She doesn't give me time to respond, pushing me into the small closet under the stairs as Lloyd and Cole whooped and cheered. There was the sound of a lock clicking and several footsteps. 

Now it was silent. The inside of the closet was dark and musty, and I breathed heavily before going to open the door.

But it didn't budge.