Bittersweet - A Matthew Sturniolo Fan-fiction

14 - a night to remember

TW: sexual assault, alcohol consumption, vomitting

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"You two look so hot!", Nick said as Madi and I climbed into Matt's van half an hour later.

"Thanks Nick! I love your jumper its so cute', I replied, buckling my seatbelt.

"When did you get the Off-Whites Tilly? They're so nice', Chris said, turning in his seat to face me.

"Oh I got them last year, I've been trying to start a shoe collection." I replied with a smile as Matt started to pull out of my driveway and drive towards Alahna's house.

"Air Forces and Docs are all I need", Nick said, making us all laugh.

As I looked up, I caught Matt's gaze in the rear view mirror before his eyes quickly flicked back to the road, as if i didn't just catch him staring at me.

I sat back in my seat and relaxed, humming along to Chris' music as we get closer to the party.

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"Hey guys! I'm so glad you could make it!", came Alahna's voice as we stepped through the front door to her house.

There was music booming through out the house, and there were people all over the place. Furniture had been moved to the outside of the rooms in order to create space for a makeshift dance floor, which was full of more people than you would think possible to fit into a space that size.

We all greeted Alahna and she took us through to the kitchen, which was calmer, with just a few people chatting or getting drinks.

"So what are we drinking tonight then?", Alahna asked, "I've got pretty much anything you could think of", she laughed. She was giddy and even more cheery than usual so it was clear that wasn't her first drink of the night.

"I'll just grab a root beer, I'm driving.", Matt said as I began to make Madi and I a vodka-cranberry.

"Do you guys think vodka will go well with Pepsi?" Chris asked as he inspected a bottle of vodka like he was looking for the answers to his question.

"Might as well try it Chris!", Nick said, clapping his brother on the back. "But best believe I'm not clearing up your vomit when you throw up from it tasting like ass."

Madi and I laughed at their antics as we headed out of the kitchen with Alahna, towards the dance floor. Woman by Doja Cat was playing through the speakers and Madi squealed in excitement as she dragged me deep into the crowd.

As the drink started to run through my system, I began to dance to the music, swaying my body and screaming the lyrics with Madi. It felt good to just have fun for once and not be worrying about anything else.

After a few more drinks, and a lot more dancing, I realised all the liquid that I had drank had made me need the bathroom. "Hey Madi I'm heading to the bathroom, I gotta pee. I'll be right back!", I yelled in her ear, hoping she could hear me over the music.

"Want me to come with?", she yelled back.

I shook my head before backing away and squeezing between the crowd, heading towards the stairs.