Forever Young

Chapter 8

The week went by in a flash. Before I knew it, it was already Friday. Since I really didn't have any close friends, just a few acquaintances, I had no plans. I decided that this weekend would be a relaxing, care-free, watch-all-the-Netflix-I-want kind of weekend.

As the last bell of the day rung, I exited the P.E locks room and headed towards the apartment. I was on my phone when I heard a voice behind me.

"Hey, Taylor. Wait up!"

I stopped and turned around to see Aubrey, slightly jogging to catch up with me.

"Oh, hey." I replied with a smile.

"Hey," she laughed. "Do you have any plans tonight?"

"Not that I know of." I replied.

"Well, there's are party at this guy, I think his names' Wesley's, house. He's in our Humane Society class. " she says.

"Oh, him? He's hot." I laughed.

"I know right!" She giggles.

"What kind of party?" I ask.

"Um, I think it's a pool party." She says.

"I think I'll be able to go. I'll check my calendar." I say teasingly.

"Okay," she chuckles. "Call me if you can and I'll pick you up."

"Okay. Wait what are you wearing?" I add.

"Probably just my bathing suit, a pair of shorts and a tank top." She explained.

"Okay, I'll do the same. What time are you picking me up?" I asked.

" 3:00?"

"Perfect. " I concluded. "See you then. "

I turned and headed towards the apartment for the second time. As I walked, I caught up to James and we chatted about our day as we headed home.

When I got home I sprinted into my room and dropped my backpack on the floor. I pulled out my phone and texted my aunt that I was going to be at a party tonight. A few minutes later she responded. I checked my phone and saw that she had agreed to let me go to the party.

"Yes!" I whispered happily.

I set my phone on my dresser and pulled out a cute pair of low-rise, medium-wash shorts, a tank top with "LA|NYC|MIAMI" written on the front and a cute Victoria's Secret bathing suit.

I changed into my new set of clothes and slipped into my flip flops. I suddenly realized that I had to call Aubrey to let her know that I was going. I picked up my phone and dialed her number. The phone rang for a few seconds until she answered.

"Hello?" She said.

"Hey, Aubrey, it's Taylor. I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to the party."

"Okay great!" she said. "I'll be at your house in 10 minutes."

"Okay. Should I bring a bag or something?" I asked.

"Um, yea if you want." She said.

"Okay. See you in ten."

"Bye."

I opened my closet and picked out a small bag. I put a pair of underwear, a bra, my wallet and my phone inside.

I grabbed my bag and entered the bathroom. As I ran a comb through my hair, I decided that a fishtail braid would be a quick and easy hairstyle.

As I finished wrapping my hair tie around the end of the braid, I heard a knock on the door.

I jogged to the front door and pulled it open.

"Hey," I said, smiling.

"Hey, are you ready to go?" She asked.

"Yup, let's go." I said as I took a step out the door.

"Bye James! See you when I get back. " I said as I closed the door.

I walked towards Aubrey's car, a grey, Mini Cooper convertible.

"Cute car." I said.

"Thanks. " She smiled.

I hopped in the front seat and clicked my seatbelt. Aubrey shifted the gears to "drive" and we headed towards this so-called "Wesley's" house.

When we arrived, I was speechless. This guys house was amazing. It looked kind of like a stone mansion. There were lights and people everywhere.

Aubrey parked the car and we headed towards the house. When we got to the top of the steps, the door was open and you could see streamers, neon lights and hundreds of people. Leaning over to Aubrey, I whispered,

"Do not, I repeat do not, let me wander off. "

"Okay." She giggled.

We made our way through the huge crowd of people into the back where the pool was located. Outside it was a little less packed but nonetheless, there were still a lot of people.

"Let's go sit over there." Whispered Aubrey as she pointed to two empty seats on the other side of the luxurious pool. I nodded in reply and we started walking towards the chairs.

We sat down and set our bags on the table.

"This party is huge. Is this guy, like, extremely popular?" I asked.

"What do you think." She replied teasingly.

I took a look around at all the people. I turned back to Aubrey and we started talking about random stuff. We were in the middle of a conversation about hairstyles when we were interrupted by a male voice.

"Hello ladies. Are you enjoying the party?"

I turned my head to see a tall guy standing in front of me. I looked up to see on features and I could make out a pair of green eyes and spiky brown hair. (A quiff.)

"Um, yea I guess. Nice house by the way. " I replied.

"Thank you." He chuckled. "And I'm glad your enjoying. Are you two gonna be hopping in the pool?" He asked mischievously.

"Maybe, what's it to you?" Aubrey playfully shot back.

"Just wondering." He smirks. "Enjoy the party." He adds as he walks away.

"Damn. He's really cute!" I whisper.

"I know. You've seen him before and you've just noticed this?" She teased.

We spent the rest of the party talking, getting to know more about each other and eating. I honestly felt like this friendship was genuine.

After the party, Aubrey dropped me off at my house. I quickly thanked her, being that I was extremely tired and it was already 11:30. I couldn't believe we were at that party for so long! After she drove off, I dragged myself to my room and threw myself into my bed. I immediately fell asleep.