Cards Against Us All {HS}

-Chapter Five-

Chapter Five:

Clara

Do you know what I loved about today up until now? It was simple. Life was simple. I would get up, do a morning routine, go to school, get a coffee, go home, write something, then sleep. Usually slip some sex and masturbation in there but it was simple. However, now I was getting told and swore to secrecy about a secret society. Fucking unbelievable twist at that.

I was sitting down on the couch with Niall, Zayn, Louis, Liam and even Billie standing in front of me explaining some very complex stuff to me. "Wait, so you're telling me that you all are involved in some secret gambling club? And you're involved as well?" I questioned turning my head to Billie. 

She simply nodded. I was so confused. If she wasn't at home then she was with me. Was this how she knew the boys? "Hang on. Why tell me of all people? The only time I've ever played poker with you was the other night so what makes me so special?"

My head was now in my hands this time trying to process what I had just been told. It was Zayn that spoke up this time, "You nearly beat me. That's saying something. You're a natural Clara." 

I was a bit gobsmacked really because I am definitely no math whizz. It was pure chance. Beginner's luck. My brain was completely frazzled. 

Billie came and sat down next to me grabbing my hand in hers. "I know this is a lot to process but we want you with us. Travel places with us winning and having new experiences. All we want to do is train you and have you meet the leader."

All. THAT'S ALL. They can fuck right off if they think that is nothing. To be fair, travelling the world does make me slightly tempted to accept.

Four hours. I'd been processing this for four hours. Sat in the same seat on the sofa. Occasionally someone would pop their head through the door to ask if I was okay and submissively I would wave them away. I could guarantee that they were all in the next room wondering what to do.

I went from Niall not knowing why I didn't like having my wrist grabbed and panicking to this. I should do it. I guess I can still carry on my studies whilst learning to play at the same time. Maybe, I could start a collection of first edition books from across the world. Wait, is it just across Europe or the whole world?

Finally, after what seemed like months, I got up from the sofa and wandered around the house to find everyone. As I got nearer the door to the kitchen I heard a growing volume in their voice. They all had their backs turned to me. Liam was on the end and Billie was surrounded by them, looking engulfed by their tall heights.

"Do I get to go to Paris?" was the only thing that I said as I leant against the door frame arms across my body. Their heads shot round with a confused look. It made me laugh because it was like they forgot who I was. 

Billie soon realised what this meant because she ran up to me placing her hands on my shoulders. She brought her lips to mine, placing a platonic kiss of gratitude. It was strange to her because I normally don't go out of my comfort zone but it wasn't like I had a lot of experience coming from a small town and always having my nose in books.

The boys still had a very confused look on their faces. I don't think they realised that it was a yes to joining them.

"Are you just going to stand there or what? She clearly said yes!" Billie broke me and the boys from our thoughts as if she had just read my mind. She was practically flailing her arms about like an absolute nutter now. 

"Are you forgetting that we have hardly known her for a week unlike you?" The Donny lad spoke up causing Billie to roll her eyes at him. They were cute, her and Louis. They had a bit of flirty batter going on all the time. I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up hooking up if they haven't already.