Conflict of Interest

10: Bathrooms

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I had an extremely hard time falling asleep last night, hell, I had a hard time sleeping at all last night. I couldn't stop replaying the last week in my head and it was starting to drive me absolutely mad. There was something truly magical and addicting about the world of Parker West and I couldn't help but crave more. It was now nearly 8pm and all I had accomplished today was a ridiculous amount of homework and eating two bags of popcorn with Luna and Aurora.

"So Harp, what's the chance you're finally done obsessively studying?" Aurora questioned giving me a mischievous grin

I shrugged "I mean I've finished my homework but the studying never ends."

"Incorrect," she replied "because it ends right now."

I spun my chair around to face her and gave her a look "And why's that?"

"Because we're going out," She stated with a smirk "and that includes you Luna."

~Later That Night~

I had fixed my dress about five times just in the car ride alone due to the fact that Aurora had picked out my tightest black dress for the club. My nerves were completely on end, my thoughts racing as we sped down the road.

"I would just like to clarify with you Aurora that me driving means I cannot, and will not, be drinking tonight." Luna stated before looking over at her "So no, 'oh just one shot' out of you tonight or we will be leaving."

Aurora put her hands in the air in defense "Geez Lune I get the point, no drinking for the driver."

"Glad we're on the same page." Luna laughed as we pulled into the parking lot

I nervously laughed along with them "I'm actually kinda excited for tonight despite the fact that I hate clubbing."

Aurora gave me a knowing look as we pulled into a spot, a devilish grin quickly replacing it "Bet you're not as excited as me!"

Aurora was the first one out of the car and we both had to run after her to avoid losing her for the night. We found her in line and I quickly realized we could've quite literally crawled after her and still gotten into this club at the same time. After almost a half hour of waiting and showing the bouncer our IDs we finally made it inside.

"I need a shot!" Aurora yelled pulling us to the bar with her

I laughed and we all talked as we waited out turn to order drinks. Aurora seemed to take the long wait as a good enough reason to order three shots for each of us and two blue whales. After taking all three shots I could honestly say I was feeling pretty damn confident about having a great night. Me and the girls wound up on the dance floor in the middle of the club to the music that had enough bass to make your chest hurt for long enough that my feet were killing me.

"I'm gonna go grab a drink!" I yelled to Aurora who was way too drunk

She nodded and gave me a salute "Yassss girl!"

Luna gave me a look as though to say, 'I'm gonna stay with this dumbass' and I just nodded laughing to myself as I headed towards the bar. Luckily I found an open barstool and took a seat before ordering another blue whale. While I was waiting I looked around a bit, having a chance to actually take in the club for the first time tonight. As I looked over  at the entrance to the bar I nearly fell off my stool when I spotted her.

"Here you go." The bartender stated placing my drink on the bar

"Thank you." I mumbled quickly throwing some money on the counter before grabbing my drink and walking towards where I had seen her