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𝘆/𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘃

It's been weeks since I last saw Rafe. Weeks since he kissed me. I didn't know what it meant exactly, and I hated that I thought about it every day. Here I am, sitting on my balcony with my mind filled with nothing but Rafe. I hate it. A knock came from behind me and I looked to see Sarah eyeing me with empathy.

"I know you won't tell me what's wrong, but you can't sit out here and sulk all day." Sarah smiled, reassuring me.

"What do you suggest I do?" I smile back.

Her smile grew bigger and she took a seat next to me. "Midsummers." 

"Am I supposed to know what that is?" 

"Just a formal event for people in the Island Club. You're automatically in it since I'm taking you as my date."

"You are? What about Topper?" I shift myself to face her.

"I'm gonna break up with him."

"Good for you." I smile. "And about Midsummers..."

"y/n, please come. If you don't, I'll be stuck with Topper and his endless interrogations about who, what, where, and everything in between." She looked at me with desperation. Sarah makes it so hard to say no to her.

"Fine, but because I love you. When is it?" 

"Tonight, but don't worry I bought several dresses for us to try on, and Wheezie and I will help you get ready." She jumped up from her chair and gave me a hug. "Whatever is weighing you down, it'll get better I promise." She squeezed me in her arms and let go. "Meet at my house in an hour!" 

When she left, I gazed out at the ocean again. I forced my mind to focus on the sound of the waves and the birds chirping in the trees. I know I'll see him tonight, it's inevitable. I need answers though, or else I'll think about why he kissed me everyday until I die. Time came soon enough though and I headed over to Sarah's house. She greeted me at the front door and rushed me to her room, Wheezie came in soon after and we all got ready. It'd been around and hour and Mr. Cameron came in the room to let us know it was time to go. 

"y/n you mind giving the girls a ride? Sarah can tell you where to go." 

"Sure Mr. Cameron." I smiled. 

"See you all there then, thank you y/n." He adjusted his sleeves and left. 

I looked back to the mirror and really took myself in. I loved how I looked, and it made me confident. Confident enough to face Rafe. I promised myself this was the last time I'd willing let myself near him. I just needed answers, and I was gonna get them. I stood and led the girls to my car. We arrived at the venue the same time as the rest of Sarah's family. We got out of the car and walked over to them. They all got out, including Rafe. We made eye contact and it hit me like a truck. All my confidence from about ten minutes ago disappeared and I felt stuck in a trance. He seemed surprised to see me, it looked like he froze in his tracks too. I felt Sarah nudge my arm and my attention snapped back to her and the conversation I apparently couldn't hear.

"Sorry, what?"

"Since your Rafe's date, would you mind walking in with him? It's sort of tradition." Rose smiled. Rafe's date? What the fuck was she talking about?

I looked to Sarah who had apologetic eyes which pleaded for me to agree. I looked over to Rafe who again, was just as surprised. "Yeah, of course." I smiled and Rafe made his way over to me. He gestured for me to take his arm. I'm going to kill Sarah for this.

We walked in and everyone cheered for the family. I felt a little out of place, and definitely nervous considering the amount of stares I got. The family branched off and I immediately let Rafe's arm go. I headed straight for the bar without giving Rafe another thought. Sarah was occupied with Topper so I ordered a few shots. Figure 8 could care less about underage drinking, they're getting their money's worth after all. I downed my shots and looked out upon the crowd. After a few minutes Sarah came rushing over to me.

"I'm so sorry y/n. I had to get you here somehow, and I know you don't like my brother but I had to lie." Sarah pleaded.

"No Sarah, you didn't have to lie. You could've told me the truth and I would've came. No matter how much I hate your brother, you're my best friend and I would have done anything for you." I was a mixture of emotions. I said what I needed to though, and I meant every word. She looked stunned at my sudden honesty. "I'm gonna go say hi to Kie." I walked over to Kie's table and greeted her and her family. 

It was becoming a long night and I hadn't realized how much I had to drink. I stumbled through the venue trying to find the bathroom. Unfortunately I wondered through the mens bathroom and low and behold, Rafe and his little sidekicks. JJ was in a chokehold and it felt like some sense was knocked into me. "Let him go!" I shouted tripping over my steps trying to get to JJ. One of Rafe's friend pulled me back, trapping me in his arms. "Stop Kelce! Let him go!" I shouted as I was trying to get out of whoever's arms I was in.  

"Not surprised to see you here. Always trying to save the day with these damn pouges." Rafe scoffed. 

"Fuck you." For whatever reason I wanted to cry in that moment. I have no idea why but it was the only emotion I felt like feeling. 

Rafe turned his attention to JJ. "Your face looks really bad. Starting to look like your dad a lot more." He said, but JJ spat right in his face. It made me laugh and Rafe looked to me. "You found that funny?"

"It was hysterical." I sarcastically smiled. 

"Gentlemen, and lady... Is there a problem here?" A security guard asked, coming in. 

Kelce let JJ go and whoever was holding me let me go to. I stumbled to JJ and hugged him. He hugged me back we parted. "No, no. Just got caught up with my girlfriend, we'll be on our way." JJ covered for us. The guard looked suspicious but gestured for us to leave. I look JJ's arm and looked behind me to see Rafe. He seemed beyond pissed, but I just smiled and followed JJ out of the locker room. "You don't look too good." JJ huffed as he held me up. 

"I think I had too much to drink." I laughed.

"I can see, how'd you get here?" He asked.

"I drove."

"How are you getting home?"

"I don't want to go home."

"You down to hang out with us pouges?"

"Always down." I smiled. We rushed through the crowed calling for Kie and Pope to follow. We reached John B's van and left the party. 

𝐀/𝐍 - Part 2 of this night soon :)