Lovers Rock II wlw

9.

JORDAN KROWN / FIRST PERSON

Tara and I arrive at the party where over 25 cars are parked in the neighborhood. I can already feel this party is going to go downhill fast.

We let ourselves in not even attempting to knock because the music is so loud. Tara starts holding onto my arm with a tight grip because it's very overwhelming.

"Shit Tara I don't think this is a good idea. It's already too much." I start debating whether or not this is a good idea anymore.

"Nope, we got to at least get through one drink."

I sighed while continuing to walk forward through the tough crowd of people. I can already hear the whistles and cat calls but I just ignore them.

The smell of pot and drunk students is seeping into my skin so I dragged both Tara and I outside for some fresh air that still did not feel fresh. I sit Tara down explaining that I will grab us each one beer and we are leaving right after. She nods and I slowly make my way back to the crowd.

"Fuck, it reeks in here." I whispered to myself.

"I know right." A voice that I recognize all too well responds to my self statement.

I turn around to see the one person I did not want to see tonight.

Iridessa.

"What do you want?" I was not having it.

"To make a truce."

"What makes you think I want anything to do with you?"

"Look J-"

"I told you to not call me that."

"Please."

"No Iridessa. I don't care for what you have to say. I do not care for your opinions or feelings. You don't want to hang out with me. You only like the thought of it. So find your boyfriend and leave me alone!"

"He isn't my boyfriend."

I scoffed and left mid-conversation before I lost my shit even more than I did. Did I feel bad? No. Did she deserve it? Yes and no. Do I care? No. I just needed to get through one drink without problems but I couldn't even do that. I walked to the bar and grabbed two beer bottles from the ice tub under the counter.

I walk away and heard a drunk girl making an announcement. I turn to see who it was just in case it would be amusing.

shit. that's Kaidence's friend. she's drunk as hell.

"-Yes, you heard me bitches, I like women!" That's all I heard before I saw no one other than Kaidence dragging her away with tons of built up anger.

I brush passed the tons of drunk guys and walk outside to 3 girls flirting with Tara.

i guess my baby is growing up.