Roommates- Laurmani

Chapter 3:

It didn't take long before Selena had gotten details to the party, they decided to walk rather than get an Uber so they could carry on their conversations, the girls walked in front chatting about their life's before college while the boys followed talking about a recent football match. The party was at a frat house, it was only 5pm but the music was loud and there was already plenty of drunk teenagers. Selena grabbed hold of Lauren's hand to pull her through the crowd, they found a spot in the kitchen where they stood as the boys got them drinks. Lauren had to admit she got along with the boys as well as Selena better than she'd originally expected, especially as the drinks were flowing. She could feel herself getting tipsy as the evening turned into night. The girls found a spot to dance, their drinks still in hand. A couple of boys danced their way towards them which caused the brown haired and dark haired boy to claim their girls. Harry took Selena's hand pulling her towards him and Zayn decided to shoot his shot with Lauren. He wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her in to dance, she was drunk and wanting to feel like other girls her age so she accepted by wrapping her arms around his neck allowing her body to move to the music. Lauren was having a good time it was nice that she knew she could go home without worrying her parents were waiting up for her.
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It got late and Selena and Harry couldn't keep their hands off each other 'we're gonna head home' Selena said with her hand in Harry's 'let me get your number Lauren so we can meet up again soon'. Selena passed over her phone so Lauren could put in her number. They hugged each other before leaving, something sober Lauren wouldn't normally do. 'Let me walk you walk you home' Zayn smiled taking hold of Lauren's hand, again she accepted. Zayn walked next to Lauren hand in hand 'I really like you' he broke the silence. 'You do? Lauren's green eyes trained on the side walk as they both tried to keep their balance. 'I do, you're really something special'. Zayn was being nice to her something she wasn't used to. She knew he was a decent boy maybe she could try and push down the feelings she had when she thought about being with a guy. Maybe all girls felt like that, her mother always told her eventually she'll find a husband that will put up with her and it was her job to keep him happy. They eventually made it to Lauren's building and room door without falling over. She opened the door noticing Normani wasn't home, then she did something she knew without a doubt sober Lauren would have never done 'do you want to come in?'. Zayn nodded and entered the room, as Lauren  closed the door she turned back to the dark haired boy and decided to see what all the fuss was about. She reached her arms around his neck and kissed him, he immediately responded his hands roaming her body. Nothing, Lauren felt nothing like she'd heard other girls talk about. In fact if she was honest with herself it felt wrong, she pushed that to the back of her mind, the alcohol helped. Zayn lead her to the her bed, laying her down and climbing on top of her, kissing her neck. Lauren was starting to feel a little claustrophobic, the scratch of his stubble on her pale skin made her feel ill. This was surely not how this was meant to feel, yet she continued as Zayn removed his jacket and shirt, even as he reached around her back to her zipper. Suddenly the door swung open, Normani came stumbling in being a little tipsy herself. She reaches for the light switch filling the dark room with light. 'Holy shit sorry' she attempted to cover her eyes as she backed out of the room about to leave. 'It's fine Normani' Lauren found herself saying. She apologised to Zayn but she was secretly relieved that the annoying gang member had disturbed them. 'To be continued' he smirked as he got his shirt and jacket on. He lent in for a kiss before he left.
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Zayn gave Normani a less than kind look as he passed her in the hall. Once the boy was out of sight and she thought she'd gave Lauren enough time to get decent she poked her around the door. Normani laughed. Lauren rolled her eyes as she reached over and turned the lamp on 'could you turn off the light' she groaned. Normani did as she was told reaching for the light switch, leaving only the lamp lighting the room 'I'm sorry Lauren I didn't realise you weren't alone' she said as she made her way over to her own bed, sitting down. 'It's fine Normani' Lauren sent her a small smile. Normani was surprised, she was expecting Lauren to at least be angry. 'Everything okay?' Normani asked. 'Fine Normani, I'm just going to head into the bathroom to prepare for bed' she said grabbing some of her nightwear. Normani shrugged it off as Lauren passed her. Lauren looked at herself in the mirror after she'd closed the bathroom door, she was on the verge of tears wondering what was wrong with her. She shook her head and busied herself by getting ready for bed, still wobbling as she moved around due to the alcohol. Once she was changed and removed her make up she opened the door to head for bed. What she didn't expect was Normani be getting undressed in the middle of the room. Now it was Lauren's turn to get in a fluster 'oh sorry, I didn't realise you was changing' she said as she rushed to her bed trying not to look at the girl who was now in only her underwear. 'It's fine Lauren, I'm not shy' she laughed. Normani didn't bother with pyjamas she just crawled into bed in her underwear. Lauren also got into bed trying to look anywhere other than Normani. 'I didn't realise you had a boyfriend Lauren?' Normani questioned trying to start a small conversation, little did she know Lauren was as drunk as her. 'He's not my boyfriend' Lauren's answer was short but slightly slurred. 'Oh right. Cool' Normani didn't want to push she got the message and also realised she wasn't the only intoxicated one. To her surprise Lauren spoke up next 'Was the guy here this morning your gang member boyfriend?' Lauren tried to come across bitchy but it sounded to Normani more like curiosity. 'Who? Justin?' she laughed. Lauren just nodded. 'No way, he's like my brother. Besides I'm more into girls'. Lauren's eyes went wide and although she tried to mask it quickly Normani noticed. 'That's not a problem is it?' Normani  asked knowing not everyone was happy that same sex relationships existed including her own uncle. 'Of course not' Lauren looked over making eye contact with Normani. 'Okay good' Normani smiled.
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It was silent for a while neither girl asleep but neither pushing to make conversation. Normani was tapping away on her phone while Lauren just laid in bed staring at the ceiling. Eventually Lauren turned on to her side to face her gang member roommate taking in the soft features of her face and wondering how someone like Normani would ever be taken seriously in a gang. 'Take a picture it lasts longer' Normani laughed. Sober Lauren wouldn't be caught staring at anyone for any other reason than to intimidate them. She scoffed 'I'm not staring I was just wondering how someone as small as you could be in a gang'. Normani looked over 'are you serious, have you seen these babies' Normani begins to flex her muscles the best she can while lounging in bed, this earns her a small laugh from the green eyed. 'Oh so you do know how to laugh' Normani smirked feeling proud that she made the ice queen laugh. 'Don't push it' Lauren smiled back. 'You know I think we'd be good friends if you gave me the chance' Normani was always brave but she liked to push boundaries when she was drunk. 'I don't do friends Normani Kordei'. 'Of course not, why would anyone need friends? Especially a low class gang member friend right? Goodnight Lauren I'm sure we'll speak the next time we're both drunk again'. And with that Normani turned to face the wall. Lauren felt a little pang of guilt in her chest, it must be the alcohol, Lauren Jauregui didn't feel bad for the way she treated people. She reached over and turned off the lamp before turning over willing for sleep to take over her drunken body. She tried to think about Zayn, she tried to make herself feel the way girls should feel about a boy but her mind drifted to Normani in her underwear and the words rushing around her head 'besides I'm more into girls'. That wasn't Lauren though she wasn't attracted to Normani, she wasn't interest in girls the way she should be with boys, at least that's what she told herself as she fell asleep.