Mistakes brought the best [COMPLETED SHORT STORY]

3 - SPIN THE BOTTLE

*3rd person POV*

The bottle pointed at Jeremy.

Alex's spark of anticipation disappeared and he shifted in his seat. It was supposed to be his chance to kiss the girl he really liked. To show her that just his kiss can bring more excitement to her life than boring 2 hour dates with a dude that doesn't know anything about her.

"Alright," Jeremy bit his lip looking at the girl. 'Time to make Chealsea jealous with her ex-best friend' he thought.

"Dare," Nora simply spoke and one from the group exhaled a sigh of relief, which she heard. Sneaking a glance at Alex, for the first time she saw him as more than just her best brother guy.

*Nora's POV*

"Damn well, I dare you to take 5 shots straight," Jeremy crossed his arms and leaned back on the couch, sounding quite annoyed.

"F-Five? Make it three. I have to take these drunkies home," I pointed at Kelsey and Teesha.

"Actually... I called my boyfriend *hic* to pick us up," Teesha slobbered.

Bruh whose side are you on?! I glared at her but it was useless as she started sleeping on Rianne's shoulder, the cuddling couple getting disturbed.

"Well... I need to drive Rianne home," I looked at her hopeful.

"About that. I was gonna drop her off at her house," Dan said.

"Ouch," he said out loud as Rianne trampled his foot.

"Whaat?"

Rianne rolled her eyes before clearing her throat.

"Huh... o-oh... my bad," he mouthed. Too late for that Dan.

"Well I guess you don't have to worry about anything," Jeremy pressured.

"Wait I need to take MYSELF home," I gave a smart comeback. Yey me!

"Well you can just sleep over."

Who the fuck-

Oh... It's Alex. I mean it IS his house so who else would it be. Looking at me intensely he added ice to his drink.

Just then a message came to my phone.

'I'll pick you up at 1pm for our lunch date tomorrow! My treat remember? Can't wait to see you!' – Nathan

URGHHHH. If I get fucked up drunk I won't be able to go on my date. 5 shots is beyond my limit and these are some strong stuff. It's just... just a peck right?

I have a boyfriend, I know... but I'm doing it so I can see him tomorrow... after a whole month.

*Alex's POV*

I tried to suppress my happiness as Nora will most probably sleep over tonight. She won't kiss him. She has never kissed anyone in this game.

"Fine... let's kiss," she looked at her drink.

"What?" my voice came out as a growl and took everyone's attention.

"OOOoouu big boy jealous!" Reiko blurted out and she looked at me too.

I need to keep my cool.

"Shut up Reiko haha. I'm just not ready to see two of my closest friends making out," I leaned back.

"It's not a- a make out. Only a peck! Just so I don't get drunk," she said and Jeremy leaned over to her.

I know he's doing this to make Chealsea jealous but he's making me feel it too. The distance closing between her and another guy was making my blood boil.

He put his hand on her face and their lips touched.

"Alright hahaha!" I applauded so they would stop but he grabbed her closer and started kissing her deeper.

She immediately started pushing against his chest and that's when I couldn't hold myself back. I grabbed Jeremy by the collar and yeeted his ass away from my gi- I mean... from her.

"I said peck!" she yelled.

"Sorry haha. Your lips were too soft to resist," Jeremy puts his hands up before looking at me up and down, then sitting back down. Chealsea was looking away.

"You okay?" I asked Nora.

"Yea... shitty move huh," she looked at the floor not letting me see her beautiful brown eyes.

How dare he... the anger filled me up again. I rushed to sit down and took the bottle. "My turn," I announced and spun it like I practiced.

*Nora's POV*

The bottle spun while Jeremy and Alex had a glare down. Jeremy's kiss still lingered on my lips and not in the good way. No... I hated it. Why did I choose to kiss him? I could have just taken the shots. We could have had the lunch date at my house if I did come down with a headache.

Nathan would understand. I regretted my decision and gulped down the whole cup of beer when the bottle chose the next victim.

It was me... again.

"Come here," Alex stood up.

Wait did he know it was going to be me? What?

He grabbed my wrist and pulled me towards him.

"W-Wait I have a choice. The dare-"

"You didn't do the dare before and kissed him. Same thing," he spoke and leaned in.

"I didn't want to get drunk! And I have a boyfriend," I turned away.

He let out an annoyed sigh, "It's just a kiss Nora! You had no boyfriend problem letting him kiss you. Why am I different? We even have a closer friendship!" he started yelling which confused me. Why is he mad?

"I would have explained my choice," I mumbled, "But you yelling at me like this doesn't make you seem like a closer friend to me!" I yelled back and freed my wrist.

"Wow guys..." Rianne stepped in the middle.

"S-sorry... I shouldn't have," Alex muttered.

"Yea... you shouldn't have. I'm leaving," I said, picking up my purse.

"Take her home safely," I told Dan, pointing at Rianne, "and take care of them," I told Rianne, pointing at Teesha and Kelsey drunk on the sofa.

It definitely wasn't just another random Alex party.