messages;
kit
hey
you're not mad are you?
louise
what
no
why should i?
kit
because of your insta caption
louise
oh that
i wrote it for the taylor reference
and thought people would get it
but everythings fine i promise
kit
ok good
i was scared that we can't be friends anymore
because i'm in a relationship with Louisa now
seen
real life;
"LOUISA?! that sounds like almost my name," she shouted in shock.
"dude, i scrolled through her insta. she's a new versions of you," conan said, showing her his phone.
"ugh, she seems so mean. i hate her so much already," she said, throwing back her head.
"yeah, probably," conan replied nonchalantly.
"what do you mean with 'yeah'? you know i'm right," she said, disappointed in her best friend and giving him a death stare.
"i mean, maybe. i don't know her. but you can't be sad about him forever. i know it hurts, but maybe you just need a boyfriend too," conan suggested gently.
"you think?" she said, warming to the idea more than she expected.
"yes, i'm sure," he insisted, his eyes sincere.
"if you say so," she muttered, still unsure but trusting conan's judgment.
"how about this?" conan said, his eyes lighting up with an idea. "why don't we go out tonight? you, me, cassandra, is gracie in town? if so, her too. we can hit that new club downtown and who knows, maybe you'll meet someone."
her eyes sparkled at the thought. "a night out sounds perfect. i need to get out of my head for a while."
"that's the spirit! plus, it'll give you a chance to show off that killer new dress you bought."
"alright, let's do it. i'll call 'em."
as she picked up her phone to make the calls, conan couldn't help but feel a pang of relief. little did they know, the night ahead would bring more surprises than either of them expected.
the night air was electric as louise, conan, cassandra, and gracie arrived at the club. pink neon lights flickered above the entrance, casting vibrant colors on the bustling sidewalk. they squeezed through the crowd, their excitement palpable.
inside, the club throbbed with energy. music blared from the speakers, the bass reverberating through their bodies. they made their way to the bar, ordering drinks and laughing as they soaked in the lively atmosphere. louise felt a sense of liberation; the promise of the night was already lifting her spirits.
"to new beginnings!" conan toasted, raising his glass.
"to new beginnings!" they all echoed, clinking their glasses together.
as they sipped their drinks, the group's energy merged with the crowd's infectious enthusiasm. louise felt the weight of the past weeks dissipate with each sip.
they soon found themselves on the dance floor, lost in the rhythm. the music pounded, and the lights flashed, creating a euphoric backdrop.
louise danced with abandon, her body moving freely to the beat. cassandra and conan were nearby, laughing and dancing together, while gracie twirled beside her, their movements synchronized. louisa couldn't remember the last time she had felt so carefree.
"you look amazing tonight!" gracie shouted over the music, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"you too!" louise replied, her smile broadening. she felt a rush of warmth and gratitude for her friends, especially conan, who had coaxed her out of her shell.
hours seemed to melt away as they danced, the world outside the building fading into irrelevance. at one point, louise and gracie found themselves at the edge of the dance floor, catching their breath.
their faces were close, the pulsating lights casting a surreal glow around them. in a moment of impulsive clarity, louise leaned in and kissed gracie.
gracie responded immediately, her hands slipping around louise's waist as they kissed, the heat of the moment enveloping them. the music and lights blurred into the background, creating a cocoon of shared intensity. for those few moments, nothing else mattered.
when they finally pulled away, they looked at each other and burst into laughter, the tension dissolving into mirth. there was no awkwardness, only the shared joy of a spontaneous moment.
"well, that was good," louise said, her cheeks flushed and her heart racing.
"definitely," gracie agreed, grinning broadly. "but, just so we're clear, this doesn't mean anything, right?"
"right," louise nodded, feeling a sense of relief. "just..."
"exactly," gracie said, giving her a playful nudge. "now, let's get back out there!"
they rejoined their friends, who were blissfully unaware of what had just transpired, and continued dancing. louise felt lighter than ever, realizing that sometimes, letting go and embracing the unexpected was exactly what she needed.
as the night drew to a close, they left the club, their spirits high. the cool night air was refreshing after the heat of the dance floor. they walked down the street, arms linked and laughter echoing through the empty streets.
"tonight was amazing," cassandra said, her voice tinged with happy exhaustion.
"it really was," louise agreed, feeling a renewed sense of hope.
