A Bundle Of Love

Tear Gas

A/N: This is really exciting!! I'm so bored bc I'm on a road trip to Orlando! But I live in NC so as you can guess it takes for. ev. er. But oh well because I'm going to Disney! So happy! And this chapter might contain eating disorder triggers! 💥 warning!

"Names?" The bouncer asked. He absolutely terrified me. He was tall and muscular and bald and his voice was really deep. "Zoe Sugg plus one?" He skimmed over the list and motioned towards the door, as we danced/walked there. As we opened it, a dubstep sound boomed into the room. Louise laughed because the beat dropped as soon as we entered. We danced and cracked up through 3 songs. I don't know which ones. Dubstep sounds the same to me.

"I'm going to get us some drinks. What'll it be?" I thought. "I could use a scotch on the rocks." "Suit yourself! I'm getting a lime martini! This place is famous for those!" She danced over to the bar, her hands in the air. I laughed. I could have sworn she was already drunk. I took this time to my advantage. I surveyed the room, looking for a cute guy. I could only see vague figures of people in-between the flashing colors of green and pink strobes. I jumped at a tap on my shoulder.

"Hey pretty lady, wanna dance?" He slurred. He was an attractive blonde boy but he looked too immature, with his fraternity jersey and basketball shorts. "Um, no thank you..." I tried sounding polite, but he didn't leave. "Aww c'mon! One dance?" He was getting uncomfortably close to me now. "Really, no, I'm good." I still tried to smile. It wasn't in my nature to be impolite or blunt. I turned to leave, but he grabbed my wrist and puckered his lips, leaning into me. I really didn't like where this was going. "Stop!" I used my free hand to slap him across the face. My face turned bright red from guilt, even though I had nothing to be ashamed of. I let out a scared squeak and ran to Louise who was sitting at the bar, chatting with an intensely thin red head.

Louise's cheeks were red and she seemed mildly uncomfortable. Her face lit up when she saw me, and used me as an excuse to leave. "Thank god! She kept talking to me about becoming a model and anorexia! It terrifies me! I hope she's okay..." She trailed off, looking back. "Uhm, I might just step outside for a moment." "Is everything okay!" "Yeah, just feeling a little..." I stopped talking, hoping she'd understand to reference to my anxiety. Her eyes widened. "Oh! Right of course. There's an alleyway outside. Here's some teargas." I laughed at how over-protective she was in public, but I took it anyway so she wouldn't follow me.

As soon as I arrived in the alley I took a deep breath. I suddenly felt relieved. I've suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. I took medication, and it's better, but sometimes when I'm feeling a tad bit claustrophobic, it makes me feel like my brain is shrinking and my lungs are being tied with rope. I suddenly remembered Louise was supposed to bring me a drink. My mind wandered to what could have happened when I heard a foot step further back in the alley.

"Who's there...?" I said. There was silence. I back a step closer to the opening. And continued onto my train of thought. There was a scuff. My heart rose into my throat. "Wh-who's there? Don't hurt me. I'm tougher than I look!"

As soon as I said it I realized that that was not at all threatening. I began to look for an exit, then I noticed that the entrance of the alley was blocked by a chain link fence, and the side exit which I came through, was closer to them than it was to me. The figure walked closer, and closer, and closer, until it was 3 feet away. I turned my head and-

"AGHHHHH!" He screamed. I jumped and suddenly realized that I sprayed the teargas into his eyes. Even worse- he wasn't a predator- he was a guy about my age- wearing earbuds- he probably didn't even noticed me. I screamed, and ran for the side exit. I immediately found Louise, flirting with a guy. I grabbed her arm, and speed-walked to the front entrance. "What was that about Zo? I was having so much fun" "I'll explain later Louise."
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I drove straight home, and at about 2 am, we arrived to the flat we shared together. She was still cracking up, barely breathing between words. "Oh- my- GOD! I can't- be- AHAHA" I stomped and turned around. "Yes, okay!? I get it I pepper sprayed a guy hahahah so funny!" I steamed. She stopped laughing, but she was smiling, and stifling one back. I waited, testing her, daring her to laugh again, and after a few seconds I walked to my room and flopped on my bed. Before I knew it, I was asleep.

OMG I HAD SO MUCH FUN WRITING THIS! I'm really getting into this series! By the way, this story is as if Louise wasn't married or had Darcy :3