Ecstasy [h.s.]

22

A/N: buckle up <3

May 18, 2023

"Are you ready to get batshit drunk for the first time?" Briar laughs as we exit the hotel and clamber into the taxi. 

Alex furrows her eyebrows. "I've already gotten batshit drunk before." 

Tonight's Alex's birthday night out, and she looks amazing. She's wearing a tight, body-hugging black dress that shows off her curves, and a pair of strappy high heels that elongate her legs. The dress has a low-cut neckline that accentuates her cleavage, and the fabric shimmers in the dim light of the taxi.

Briar rolls her eyes. "Yeah I know but this time, it'll be legal." I turn to look at Briar's outfit; she looks gorgeous as well.

She's wearing a sleek, black jumpsuit that hugs her figure in all the right places, with a plunging neckline that shows off just the right amount of skin. Her long, lean legs are accentuated by a pair of strappy heels that elongate her frame, and she wears simple but elegant jewelry that adds just the right amount of sparkle to her look.

I just laugh and shake my head at their ridiculousness before looking down at my dress. I'm wearing a colorful mini-dress. The dress is short and flirty, showing off my toned legs, and I've paired it with slim heels. My makeup is bold and daring, with a smoky eye and bright red lipstick that makes me stand out.

Finally, we reach the club and climb out of the taxi. We step through the entrance of the night club and the pounding music enters my ears. The thumping beat of the music reverberates through the air, and the flashing lights illuminate the crowded space. The atmosphere is electric, charged with a wild, frenzied energy that makes my heart race with excitement.

The dance floor is packed with people, their bodies swaying and gyrating in time with the music. The air is thick with the scent of alcohol and sweat, and I can feel the heat of the crowd pressing in around me. The walls are lined with neon lights that flicker and flash, casting a colorful glow over the space. The bar, which sits in the back of the room, is a hive of activity, with bartenders mixing drinks and patrons jostling for space.

As I continue to look around, my eyes are drawn to the DJ booth, which sits perched above the dance floor. The DJ is a blur of motion, his hands moving rapidly over the turntables as he manipulates the music.

I make eye contact with the members of Ecstasy across the room, seated at a circular booth. The three of us walk over to the booth. I slide into the booth in the corner, next to Harry, with Briar and Alex across from me. "Hi," I mumble to Harry.

"Hi." He mutters back.

"Oh my god, at least pretend to like each other." Niall, seated on the other side of Harry, grabs Harry's arm, throwing it around my shoulder. 

Briar cuts in before I can speak, or more likely protest. "Scarlett, you gotta give Alex the thing."

My eyes light up as I remember what she's talking about before my fingers go digging into my purse. I lift out the tiara Briar and I had gotten yesterday at a party store before handing it to Alex. Alex smiles at me, laughing. "Oh my god-"

 The metal base of the tiara is crafted with exquisite precision, forming a delicate framework that holds an array of precious gems. The centerpiece is a large and dazzling crystal that shines like a bright star, surrounded by a halo of smaller gems that twinkled with every movement. 

"Fucking put it on!" Zayn shouts excitedly from across the booth, and Alex shoves it onto her head, tilting it back so that her copper hair is framed by the metal tiara.