Roommates- Laurmani

Chapter 5

Lauren had to work a little bit harder on her make up for tonight to cover the bags under her eyes but still once she was done it looked flawless as did the dark curls falling down her shoulders. She decided on a short dress, black that showed her curves perfectly. With a deep breath she ordered a Uber to take her to the party in hopes of meeting Selena there. Lauren had asked Selena that if Zayn was attending she'd appreciate some space away from him for now. The raven haired girl had promised she'd speak to him and that she would be there while Lauren needed her. A lot of people had friends already and Lauren didn't, Selena knew that and she did genuinely like the green eyed and could see them having a good friendship even though they'd known each other less than a week. Lauren called Selena to meet her outside once she had arrived. Thankfully she did and much to Lauren's surprise she greeted her with a hug. 'Don't worry about Zayn he promise's to do as you ask and behave'. 'Thank you Selena'. 'Now come on let's get you a drink'. Selena had asked if there was any progress with Normani, the look in lauren's eyes when she replied they hadn't spoken nor had she got the chance to apologise made the other girl feel bad.
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Plenty of alcohol had been consumed in the time Selena and Lauren had spent talking so they both felt more relaxed. 'I don't mean to pry Lauren but when we saw each other before you was mortified you had to share a room with her what's changed?' Lauren looked down at her cup 'maybe she's not as bad as I thought'. 'I get that, I've always said people can't help what they're born into but as long as they're good people that's all that matters. Zayn on the other hand doesn't see like that and that is his downfall'. Lauren just nodded. 'Oh I love this song come on' Selena grabbed Lauren's hand and led her to the dancefloor. Lauren finally relaxed and decided she'd enjoy her night with her friend. She would sort out any problems she had tomorrow. Little did she know a group of people were stood close by, one curiously watching her dance.
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Lauren was more than tipsy now pulling Selena into the kitchen to fill another cup of alcohol as she lifted her head she noticed the jackets, the one Normani wears. There she was, the girl the green eyed girl had been dying to make amends with. She excused herself from Selena and began walking towards Normani. Suddenly she felt a hand on hers 'can we talk' she heard a familiar voice. 'Not right now Zayn' she said as she watched a flash of curly hair move passed the boy who was blocking her way. 'Please' he asked. 'I said not right now' she pulled her arm away and made her way after her roommate not knowing what to say but knowing she had to say something. The alcohol buzzing through her body helped her confidence immensely. She pushed through the crowd until finally her hand reached Normani's shoulder. The girl turned around expecting it to be one of the boys that was waiting for her in the kitchen. 'Can we talk please?' Lauren pleaded. The look in Normani's eyes hurt her but the little nod she received gave her hope. 'In private?' Lauren asked. 'Fine follow me' Normani said as she made her way upstairs. When the other students saw Normani coming they moved out of the way, maybe Lauren didn't take the whole gang thing seriously. Normani pushed a random door open and Lauren followed closing it behind her.
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'So? What do you want?' Normani asked with her arms crossed as she turned to face the raven haired . 'I wanted to apologise Normani, I never intended to hurt you. I'm so sorry'. She tried to look Normani in the eye but the other girl was avoiding it. 'Look' Normani sighed 'I don't know what your deal is or why my life is any business of yours but it wasn't right Lauren. Yes I may be in a gang but that gang is my family, I don't have anyone else. We don't deal in drugs or anything like that. They're there for me whenever I need them, they'd do anything for me and I would for them. I can't stand it when people that have no idea about my life try and throw it in my face. No matter what you or your boyfriend says I know I'm a good person and I'm not perfect in any sense of the word but I've worked harder than most to get where I am today and I'm proud of myself and I'm proud of my friends'. 'He's not my boyfriend' was all Lauren managed to say. 'What?' Normani asked confused. 'Zayn, he's not my boyfriend'. 'Boyfriend, hook up, piece of shit, whatever you want to call him. You're completely missing the point, this is a waste of time' Normani rolled her eyes as she went to move around Lauren to the door. 'Please' Lauren whispered grabbing Normani's hand as she tried to pass her. Normani looked down at Lauren's hand on hers and then back up at the girl. 'What do...' before Normani could finish her sentence she felt Lauren's lips on hers. Without thinking Lauren had done the only thing that had felt right to her at that moment in time and connected their lips. She knew she shouldn't, that this was a bad idea but when Normani's lips moved back against hers she finally understood what all the girls meant when they spoke about kissing their boyfriends except Lauren felt it with a girl, this girl. She could feel the butterflies in her stomach, she didn't want to come up for air. She moaned as Normani deepened the kiss as she pushed her against the wall, it was electric that's the only way Lauren could explain how she felt.
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'Lauren?' she was pulled from the heaven that was Normani Kordei into the harsh reality she now had to face. She recognised that voice, it was Selena. 'Shit, shit, shit, I'm so sorry' she mumbled to Normani before practically running out of the door. She passed Selena, down the stairs and straight out of the door without any idea where she was going. She made a mistake, even though it didn't feel like it, if her parents found out she would be sent away or worse. She couldn't be gay, she just hadn't found the right man yet she told herself. Normani on the other hand stood there in shock out of all the scenario's she could think of this one seemed the least realistic. Lauren had just kissed her completely out of the blue and it felt completely right. 'Are you Normani?' A voice brought her mind back into the room. 'Do I know you?' she asked. 'I'm Lauren's friend Selena Gomez, I didn't know Lauren was into girls, I thought she was dating Zayn'. 'I'm not sure she knew either. Look I've got to go, do me a favour and keep this to yourself'. Selena nodded 'Of course'. Normani made her way downstairs to look for the boys, she found them still in the kitchen. 'Guys can we go outside I need to speak to you' Normani asked. 'Sure Mani' the boys followed her. Just as they got to the front door, a dark haired boy blocked it. 'Move' was all Normani said, Justin and Arin stood behind her although they knew she wouldn't need their help they had her back. 'Have you upset Lauren again scum? I can't find her anywhere' Zayn spat. 'Call me scum again I dare you' Normani tightened her jaw. 'Well it's what you are' he laughed in front of his friends. That was it Normani had had enough, she pulled her arm back and landed a hard punch on Zayn's nose causing him to squeal and fall to the floor. 'Like I said move' she smirked as she walked out the door.
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'Okay what was that about?' Justin asked. 'Guys I need to tell you something but you've got to keep it to yourselves'. 'Of course' Arin nodded. She took a deep breath 'Lauren kissed me'. 'Wait what? Is she crazy after what she did to you?' Justin looked genuinely shocked. 'And what did you do?' Arin could see the worry in normani's face and after assuming that was Lauren's boyfriend she had just punched he could see where this was going. 'I kissed her back' she looked confused 'I'm not sure what's happening but I need to find her, her friend walked in and she bolted'. 'Normani this seems a little messy even for you, I don't want you getting hurt' Justin said. 'I can handle it Beiber'. 'Where do you think she'll be?' Arin asked before a fight broke out between his friends. 'Maybe she's gone back to the dorm, I'll go and look, thanks for letting me stay with you'. She hugged them both before setting off in a sprint towards the dorm.