Elise Richardson has been head over heels for Kade Dawson since she first laid eyes on him. Twelve years later and Elise is still too timid to act on her adoration towards a guy who barely notices her.
Parker Reynolds will do anything for her best f...
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Avery and I don't make some cliche big entrance like seen in dramatic romance movies. We simply just walk through the threshold and are graced by the congestion of sweaty bodies grinding, drinking, and God knows what else. Avery spots Logan almost immediately and tugs me towards his direction. The music is too loud and my shouts for her to slow down are muffled. Avery forgets the few inches she has on me in height frequently enough that I'm surprised I don't have bruises all over from tumbling to the ground.
"Logan!" Avery squeals. To my surprise, Logan actually smiles at her; and it's not one of those playboy smiles, his enthusiasm appears completely genuine.
"Hey, baby. Sorry I couldn't spend time with you earlier. Peyton is a real stickler when it comes to practice."
"Don't I know it," I scoff, crossing my arms over my chest. Logan's attention only lingers on me for a few seconds before he diverts all of his attention back on Avery. Hmm, maybe Logan has cleaned up his act. However, I will still be having a threatening conversation with him; height difference or not.
"We all know how Peyton can be," Avery says, glancing at me knowingly.
"The largest jackass in the world? Yup, that's my twin," I say with a mock smile.
I'm completely ignored once again, but Logan has never gone out of his way to converse with me in the first place. So I play the part of the dutiful best friend and stand there just looking around the living room disinterestedly. Lisa never changes the set up of her parties, disregarding the changes in decorations. Edward is always the man who has themed parties, like Halloween in November for example. Lisa has gone with the color pink tonight; pink balloons are taped to the bottom railing of the staircase, the makeshift bar (which is really just a large island in her kitchen) is decorated with pink lights; even the drinks are pink. I'm sure the rest of the house is covered head to toe in pink as well, but the many bodies grinding and dancing in the living room are blocking my view; especially since I'm barely five feet and walk among giants.
"Earth to Parker!" Avery is waving a hand in front of my face.
I blink and glance between her and Logan, who has finally noticed my presence. "Oh, so now you incorporate me into your conversation?" I tease.
Avery appears guilty for a few seconds until she realizes I'm not serious and rolls her eyes. "According to Logan, The Pineapples should be starting their set soon, meaning that the last song on Lisa's playlist is fast approaching."
"Damn," I mutter. "That's my cue to get a drink."
"I'll come with," Avery says with a smile.
"Babe, what about me?" Logan pouts. I feign a gag by making a face, sticking my tongue out and pointing my finger towards my mouth. Avery laughs while Logan scowls. I mimic Logan's scowl and bat Avery away so I can march up to him. His scowl morphs into fear, eliciting a smirk from me.
