"Yoooo! What's good in the hood nuggets?!" Sean called out as he swung open Nic's door.
"Seriously Sean?" Hailey hissed at him while holding me to her chest. My boyfriend of two years just dumped me, and I went to Nic's dorm to cry myself to sleep, forgetting the fact that his room was commuter home base, which explains why Sean stopped by and why Hailey my best girl friend was acting like a mama bear.
"What the-shit...Boob you okay?" Hailey facepalmed. Despite my current state, I rolled my eyes at his nickname for me. I lightly pushed Hailey off of me and turned to face Sean. Obviously I looked like the bride of Frankenstein since he nearly shitted in his pants after his eyes zoned in on my face.
"I'll take that as a no" he stuffed his hands into the pockets of his denim shorts.
"Hey I brought the necessities " Nic said as he knocked on the door. "Nice shirt" he said to Sean as he nodded at him. Sean was wearing a white tropical button up shirt, which was actually nice and not over the top like his other ones.
"Thank god! I was starving!" Hailey snatched the bucket of fried chicken out of his hands and began slurping on the cookies and cream boba she requested.
"Damn baby girl. You really need to wipe your face" He ruffled my hair then opened his cabinet to get a towel.
"Seriously" Sean coughed in agreement. Hailey scolded the two of them but her voice was muffled by the food in her mouth. Despite looking like your typical valley girl, Hailey was definitely the opposite of that stereotype. I scrunched my face with disgust as I watched her inhale the fries chicken.
"Well thanks. Not that I haven't been crying here since 3 in the afternoon" I grumbled. I grabbed the face towel that Nic handed me and stood up to wash my face.
"I could always beat the shit out of him" Sean pounded his fist against his other hand. I wanted to laugh. Sean was tiny and not necessarily that strong either. He reminded me of a chihuahua in a way.
"Sorry bro but I already saved your ass last time you started shit" Nic laughed.
"What are you talking about? I whooped all their asses" Sean replied in denial.
"Shut up Sean" Hailey laughed.
"Shut up Helly"
"What the fuck? Are you five?"
"10 actually"
"You're so annoying"
"Like you aren't"
"Shut up"
"You shut up"
I twisted the faucet off and slammed my hands on the sides of the sink.
"Both of you shut the hell up" I sighed, completely irritated. Nic whistled.
I turned my head just in time to see the both of them shoot Nic a glare then smiled innocently when they caught me giving them the death glare.
"Can you guys just leave" I sat down on Nic's extra bed. His roommate left in the middle of the semester, so Nic has been staying in the double by himself, which was why commuters, like myself, stayed here if they needed to rest or stay at the university for the night.
"No can do brochacha" Sean grinned at the same time Hailey said, "no fucking way"
Nic as usual stayed out of the drama and looked at us with amusement. I groaned and took a thigh from the bucket.
"I hate you all"
"Except for me" Nic smirked. He crossed his arms confidently over his chest.
"Shut up" we all stated.
•
"Uh how about we just get some smoothies?" Hailey said nervously, while stepping in front of me. I rose my eyebrow with suspicion.
"It's raining" I tried to sidestep her but she jumped back in front of me.
"So...gotta get that protein" she sang out nervously.
"Ya no" I tried moving around her again but failed.
"Dylan Stop!" an irritating high pitched voice giggled at my boyfriend-ex boyfriend. It wasn't just any irritating high pitched voice...
"How about a burger?" Hailey tried tugging on my arm.
"I just bought a wrap"
I narrowed my eyes at the scene in front of me. Melanie Woods was sitting on Dylan's lap as he nuzzled his nose on and kissed the crook of her neck. Something he'd do to me, except instead of giggling I'd tell him to knock it off. I was never comfortable with flirting so openly like that in a public place like the caf. I gripped my tray tighter when they shared a kiss. And he used to say that she was nothing. Definitely a red headed, model-looking 5 foot 4 inch of nothing, Dylan. (Sarcasm)
It's been one day. One day only. Well I guess I found my motivation to move on. I squared my shoulders and walked passed them to an open booth.
The new couple grew silent and looked at me. Melanie drew an audible gasp, but I felt her catlike eyes watch me with sick joy, while Dylan most likely was looking at his untouched food or something. Hailey silently followed me, probably waiting for me to drop my food and attack them with the tray.
"Hey you!" Jen said as she placed her food next to me. Hailey flinched.
"Hey how was your test?" I asked curious. I heard the two of them continue their flirting. I looked back at Jen, who just saw the two of them.
"Do I-"
"Just sit down please" I muttered. She and Hailey looked at me.
"The test was horrible, but I think I passed it. Hopefully Prof. M decides to curve it just in case" Jen shrugged then munched on a fry. Everything was going smoothly til Jason walked in.
"We paid to watch lectures not PDA" Jason scrunched his nose as he passed thing one and thing two. The cafeteria buzzed with laughter as the two of them turned red.
"Oh god" I muttered then sunk in my seat. Jen and Hailey grinned at Jason as if he was a god.
I turned over in my booth and looked with wide eyes at my blonde haired oblivious friend.
He paused then took a step back.
"Ooh I see you're trying out the red head. I tried her out the other day too, she definitely knows how to make a closet feel magical...if you know what I mean" He clicked his tongue and winked at Dylan who was speechless and looking at a gaping Melanie. Oh my god.
"Hey Mel, your mouth is kinda open. Now's not really the right time" he whispered behind his hand. Though with the caf as quiet as it was now, everybody heard. I immediately jumped up but was shoved down by Hailey and Jen.
Someone please stop him. One, nobody deserves to be publicly humiliated like that let alone be indirectly called a slut. And two, that boy is just as relentless as he is oblivious. We are in college for godsakes.
"And CUT!" James walked in while pretending to stop filming what just happened.
"You have just witnessed scene 2 of my 'Take out the bull we don't wanna deal with your shit' sorry guys my title is kind of under construction. It's for an anti-bullying campaign...Anyways enjoy the rest of your lunch or breakfast. Remember, not everyone has our privilege" he pretended to bow as everyone whooped and clapped for them. Jason was about to open his big mouth again when James looped his arm around his neck and dragged him to our table.
"You idiot!" I hissed at him.
"I was just saying" Jason shrugged then took a bite out of his sandwich.
"Soooo, I miss one day and that happens?" James jerked his head.
"What the hell even happened?" Jen questioned.
They all looked at me.
"We just broke up" I shrugged. I knew they all wanted to say something and was surprised when Jason didn't.
Everyone just munched on their lunch.
My phone dinged.
"Hey uh...who's down to go to the bin?" I asked with a wicked smirk. They all looked up sharing the same expression.
Let me fill you in. The bin was another name for the shack which was our code for Danny's house which was basically where we went to in order to loosen up. I guess you can say it was a speakeasy of sorts but not really. Sean with his naming skills called it that one time and it just stuck like gum underneath your shoe.
Milo texted me that he was back from his camping trip and that Danny wanted to throw a welcome back party for him. Typical Dan. He was always one to make any excuse to throw a party...But I shouldn't complain since it always gave me an excuse to take a break.
•
"Hey! You made it!" Danny pulled me in for a hug.
"Like always" I grinned.
"Where's Dylan?" He looked behind my shoulder.
"Busy" I said not looking in his eyes.
"Well tell him I said hi I guess. You know the place same old same old"
"Mhm"
Danny left to greet his other friends and I used this opportunity to head to his backyard.
"Damn" I muttered.
"Long day?" Someone said next to me. I looked over to see Milo laid out on one of the pool chairs with his arm crossed behind his head.
"Yea" I yawned then sat down next to him. "So how did it go?" I was referring to the camping trip he insisted on going to for this girl.
"Not worth it" he frowned.
"That bad?"
"Oh yea...She and Matt are a thing now"
"Ouch. I'm sorry"
"So where's Dylan?"
"We broke up"
"Ah that explains it"
"Explains what?"
"Well usually by this time I'd have to save you from breaking your neck from getting too close to your besties...Tequila and Jack" he chuckled.
"That is-you're exa-okay fine you're right" I stuttered when he gave me a pointed look, daring me to lie.
He's right though. I wasn't really good at holding my liquor at all let alone watching the amount I drank. Plus Milo always ended up being the one to save me from my shenanigans. You'd wonder where Dylan was. He'd eventually show up after I was already settled down with Milo's help.
"At least I'm saving you the effort for once " I crossed my arms over my chest. He laughed.
He tilted his head, a blonde curl dropped down. "Are you doing okay?"
I bit my cheek.
"Just peachy...Hey, I'm going to grab a drink. Want anything?" He scrunched his eyebrows at me with a frown.
I rolled my eyes. "I meant water, genius"
"I'll go with you" he stood up.
"So much for trust" he nudged me with his arm.
The party like always was in full gear. Hailey was being the dj and Nic was dancing next to her, keeping the crowd up and dancing along to the music. Sean was playing beer pong with some people I didn't know and he threw me a thumbs up while jerking his head to the girl who was his partner. I shook my head laughing. Jason, being the manwhore he was, was making out with some blonde girl on the couch, next to an annoyed Jen who was trying to have a conversation with some guy. I laughed when I saw her turn around and told Jason and the girl to get a room. These are my friends...how lovely they are.
"Milo!" I turned around to see James walking towards us.
"James!"
James pulled me in for a quick bear hug then turned to Milo.
They hugged and with a quick pat on the back they began to catch up. I was about to slide behind the counter to get two bottles of water when Milo grabbed my wrist. I glared at his hand and at him, but he was too busy talking to James to notice. I tried to subtly tug my arm out to no avail. Milo had a major death grip. What the hell?
When James left to go to some guys who were calling him over, Milo released my arm and leaned against the counter.
"I told you that I was going with you" he frowned at me. I facepalmed.
"Milo, it's right there" I pointed at the red cooler filled with ice and mini water bottles. He followed my finger and glanced at the cooler. He coughed then reached his hand into the ice.
"Here's one bottle of alcohol-free water for you" he wiped the bottle with his shirt then handed it to me with a smile. I smiled back at his gesture. He was always sweet to me. "And one Smirnoff for me" Or not. I gave him an are-you-serious face.
"Whatever" I shrugged then took a sip of my water which I ended up chugging. I was thirstier than I thought-and no, not in that way.
I wiped my mouth with the back of my hand and looked up at Milo, who was staring at my mouth. I blushed then wiped my mouth again realizing that I must have missed a spot.
"It's right here" he gently wiped my chin, leaving my skin with a tingly feeling.
"Thanks" I muttered with unnecessary blushing cheeks.
•
"Is it just me or is it getting hot in here?" I paused, grinning. "So hot!"
"So take off all your clothes" Milo sang out while wiggling his eyebrows.
"Shut up" I laughed and lightly punches his arm.
"Seriously though, it's already 12 why is it so hot?"
"Hey what's that?" Milo gasped.
"What?! Is it a spider?!" I pulled my legs up to my chest and began to frantically look at my surroundings. Milo howled with laughter and that's when I knew he punked me that little shit.
"Uggh you suck"
"Not as-"
Milo was interrupted when a couple stumbled out into the porch, laughing and giggling.
My mood ate shit.
Of course, they had to show up. Melanie was the first one to see me, and sure enough she had to rub it in my face. She grabbed Dylan's jaw and pulled him into a lip-lock. He smiled in the kiss but shoved her away when he saw me. I frowned at him. Seriously you'd think after dating me for two years he'd have some respect. I rolled my eyes, since he had the nerve to look embarrassed. Melanie was shocked and she followed his gaze then fumed when her eyes landed on me. I gave her a little wave just to tick her off for unintentionally cockblocking her.
How hilarious. Like he didn't expect to see me here at David's party. The parties that I always invited him to. What the hell was he doing here anyways? Well other than playing suck-your-face with Melanie. (weak I know)
"I didn't know we'd have an audience" she scoffed. Dylan scratched his head.
Milo and I burst out laughing then looked at each other then started laughing at how in sync we were.
It would seem like we were faking it, but trust me her statement and the way she said it in her bitchy way was just too funny for me to handle.
"Just do you booboo" I wiped the tears from under my eye then followed Milo back into the house while shaking my head. I can't believe she actually said something so corny.
•
"Melanie?"
"Yep" I popped the "p".
Milo leaned over on the counter. Some of his curls bounced as he shook his head. He was about to say something when the waitress reached in between us and placed a milkshake on the counter.
"One strawberry banana milkshake for you, and one oreo milkshake for you. Is there anything I can get you?" The waitress asked. She was probably around thirty and looked like she wanted someone to get her out of here. Hey, I'm not complaining. It was 12 in the morning and I, myself, wanted nothing to do except crawl into my bed and knock the fuck out.
"Thanks but we're good" Milo and I said at the same time. We froze and looked at each other, as the waitress laughed then walked away.
"We are spending too much time together" I muttered.
"Shut up and drink your milkshake" he laughed.
"Don't tell me what to do" I replied before chugging on my milkshake. Let me tell you...that milkshake was The Bomb dot com.
"Here have some of mine" Milo began reaching for my milkshake.
"Excuse me did I say you can have some?" I shoved him away and continued to chug mine.
"Oh come on let me try it" he begged.
"You act like I'll say yes" I scoffed.
"The double bacon wrapped cheese-"
He didn't have to finish. I reluctantly slid my drink to him and took a sip of his.
"Hey hey that's enough you're gonna finish it HEY"
"Ow okay here sheesh woman" he rubbed his side where I had just pinched him.
"We're coming here tomorrow just saying"
"You mean later today?" He corrected.
"Shut up and yea"
"Awww are you taking me on a date?" He cooed.
"Should I take you back there or what?" I deadpanned.
"Take me back where?"
"Back to the friendzone you tried to escape from"
"Savage" he laughed shaking his head.
"Don't you know it" I winked.
"Don't ever do that again"
"Don't ever do what?" I asked with a wink.
"Don't ever try to deny your feelings for me"
"..."
"..."
I was the first to burst out laughing. He ended up laughing too.
"How about no" I laughed.
"Man we should really be going home now" he yawned.
"I don't wanna go back. Let me crash at your place" I stretched my arms while making a weird sound.
"But you hog up all the room!"
"Well you always take all the blankets!"
"...touché"
•
"Scoot over"
"Stop pulling my blanket!"
"Move your leg over....the other way dumbass!"
"Shut up you lard! I'm trying to sleep!"
"I regret my decision"
"Hey Milo?"
"Yea? Whatsup?"
"You never had a choice"
"I swear you're a part of the illuminati"
"Whatever just be quiet I'm sleeping"
"It's too cold!"
"Go to sleep" I whined. "Hey!"
"Mmm so warm" he snuggled his head into the crook of my neck after he pulled me so that my back was against him.
"Milo let me go!" I giggled. His face was tickling my neck.
"No you're warm" his breath fanned my neck, tickling me further.
I tried wiggling out but he hooked his leg over mine and hugged me tighter.
Suddenly I felt bad for all the teddy bears that I've strangled in the past. I knew exactly how they felt, right now.
"You're not a teddy bear" he murmured. I sensed that he was falling asleep.
I sighed then shifted a little so that his arm wasn't digging into my rib.
I laid there for a few seconds thinking of the past.
He was always there for me this stupid bastard.
With that thought, I drifted asleep with a stupid grin plastered on my face.
