Beneath the clear blue sky

Beneath the clear blue sky chapter 12

CHAPTER XII

Eye of the devil

                      The night was still young and I knew I'm getting old. Drunk to death teens and never ending parties are not my thing. In fact, they never were and never will be. Such major events set up by the popular and rich high school kids are damn exclusive. Im talking about getting in by invites only. I have no Idea how I got in this party.

Making my way through the pool of students whom I barely recognised thanks to the flickering lights to make the nightclub atmosphere effect. Honestly, it hurts my eyes. It makes it hard to find a spot to chill or grab a drink. I look to my left and saw Sandy making out with one of the senior cheer leader. My best friend is a professional pussy-magnet. I almost shed a tear at the thought.

'I found a wallflower!' Leona pointed her blood-red nail at me smiling. The most devilish smile I have ever seen on the surface of the earth. I am too educated to go down her level. I know better than to make a scene. I turned my back. 'Don't you dare!' she exclaimed through gritted red lipstick stained teeth. 'What have I have ever done to you?' I looked at the evil straight in the eyes.

'Nothing. But your dear friend Vina is getting on my way..' she raised a brow. '..and my enemy's friend is automatically my enemy' folding her arms as if it would make her breast even larger than it is. 'Were not in grade school anymore, grow up' I couldn't believed what I have just said. I closed my mouth and swear not to talk anymore.

I caught a glimpse of Josh in the kitchen whipping cocktails for Liza. He look like he can make a good bartender. No. A great one. Those biceps are made for the gods. I have never seen him having fun like this. Not making pranks or jokes but of pure joy. He caught me looking at him.

'Hey look at me when I'm talking to you! Rude!' Leona rolled her eyes and stood on one leg. 'Im sorry I am a bit distracted, what are we talking about again?' scratching my head.

'Tell your dear friend to stop flirting with Josh, he is mine' she made her point by sending droplets of saliva on my face. 'Got that..she should receive this information as soon as possible' wiping my face with the back of my hands. 'She want war? I will giver her war!' Leona marked her territory like a Mother bear that would protect his offsprings. I believe that she should be threatened by Liza Mckenzy and not Vina. Sometimes its hard to understand people like her. I just don't get them. They are too stuck up. Why would they waste time on hating other people when they have so much time and money to go around and do whatever they do best like shopping. There was a pause.

'You done?' I asked exasperated. 'Oh where not done here honey! were just getting started! who the hell invited you anyway?! How did you even get in?!! losers are not allowed!' The lion opens his mouth ready to devour its prey. At that moment I realised that only one will survive in this encounter. I collect all my strength for this one big blow. 'Look..I am here to have fun and chill with my bestfriend. However, you are PMS-ing tonight and it seem that I am the only one who gets your full attention. Whatever your issue with my friends deal with it. I don't want to be in the middle of the crossfire and about the party? I don't wanna be here anyway so you can shove this stupid party up your arrogant ass. One more thing...that red lipstick shade doesn't suit you' I gave her the finger and left her speechless.

I closed the door behind me. There was only one thing on my mind and that was the absolution of being an outcast. Waking up to the reality and accepting the fact the that world is actually round. I will never be like them even if I try. Tonight and those other nights I truly tried. I have failed miserably. I looked  at myself reflected on the tinted window of a car parked on the driveway and told myself that I don't need to be in their world. I don't need to be who I am not. I refuse to enter a castle where people do not accept me for who I am. I will create my own castle. A world of my own. People who have looked down on me will acknowledge my existence.

I held my phone in front of me. Should I do it? Fuck yeah. I dialed 911. A fat lady operator answered or at least that's how she sounded like. '911 emergency what's you emergency?' 'I would like to report an unlawful activity in my neighborhood. I believe trading of illegal substances is involved.' I hang up and closed my eyes in silence submitting to the warm June air.

'What are you doing here all alone? don't you know you can die of loneliness?' A lady who wore sweatpants and a navy varsity jacket blew cigarette smoke up in the air. I was shocked that someone witnessed what I have just done. Shit. She spreads her blonde locks over the roof of the car where she lie comfortably. 'I don't think so..' I replied not wanting to walk away from the awkward situation. 'Why do you think so?' asked the lady releasing o-shaped smoke from her bare lips. 'Because the idea of isolation is only in our heads..it is the fear that consumes us which drives us to do something crazy..just because they are just feelings and feelings are what makes us more alive.' 'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.' I quickly added putting my hands in my pockets. 'Ironic.' The only word she could come up with and then there was this painful hiatus.

'Im sorry I didn't know you were there all along. I am truly sorry if I have ruined your moment of privacy.' I kept still on the spot. 'So..I heard you called the cops..' she changed the subject. 'That was something crazy..I assumed that fear is eating your insides?' I can sense the she was smiling against the pale moonlight. 'Not exactly.. It is something I wanted to do out of fun' I replied as I look down own my worn out converse kicks. 'You are one crazy asshole..' she rolled to face me. Oh my god. Its Hana Williams.

'Are you surprised to see me with my natural hair colour?' Hana playfully nudge my left shoulder. That hurt a lot. I was thinking of returning the jab but I'm scared that I would dislocate her shoulder. She looks frail. Hana's facial bones became sharper as she stood under the street light. I noticed her cheekbones are more prominent since I last saw her in the campus. She could be mistaken for a homeless person. She noticed me staring at her.

'Get in the car you don't want to be in tomorrow's newspaper.' she lightly knocked on the car. She sniffed and tilted her head up as if there was an insect stuck in her nose. As the cops came and crashed the party Hana and I have already left.