Settle down

Chapter 28

Saturday
It's saturday, gosh I'm far from excited about this. How could the week go by so fast? Monday- Sick and gala. Tuesday-In service day. Wendesday-Humiliated by Harry. Thursday-Forced to school by Sally. Friday-Had a pop up biology test. Okay, so I haven't missed a day that's good. I still haven't told mom and dad about me being gone tonight. I'm definitely not gonna tell them about the bar part, but I have to tell them that I'm not gonna be home. I guess I can tell them that I'm sleeping at Sally's tonight.
I make my way down to the kitchen where I find my mother.
"Mom, is it okay for you if I sleep at Sally's house tonight? She's having a sleepover and I'm invited. Please?" I ask as nicely as I can. My parents have a really messed up rule that if they haven't met the person I'm sleeping at's parents, I'm not allowed to go.
"Well. You know our rules honey...." She looks like she's thinking. Please mom? Come on.
"I suppose we could skip those rules just this once. I mean I've met Sally many times and she's a lovely girl. I don't think you would do anything stupid." She says, but she looks concerned.
"Thank you mom! Thank you so much!" I wouldn't care if she said no for my sake, I don't want to go to this bar anyway, but I'm doing this for Sally and I would hate it if she had to cancel just because I wasn't allowed to sleep at her house.
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"Bye mom, dad! See you tomorrow! Good night!" I yell through the house before I leave. I spent the last two hours getting ready and it was very hard to explain to my parents why I looked so dressed up for a sleepover. Anyway, now I'm on my way to Sally and the lump in my stomach keeps growing.
"LOLA!" Sally screams when I pull up on her driveway. She comes running out and she looks terrified. What's going on?
"Hey, hey, hey. Sally, calm down. What's happening?" I say when she hugs me. Wow, she must be much more nervous than I am, because she's literally shaking.
"I can't do this. I can't find my clothes, my hair dryer doesn't work and my nailpolish won't dry. The universe is trying to stop me!" She yells. Oh my god!
"Sally. Stop it! Calm down and look at the big picture. This Nigel guy likes you and he will still like you if your hair is wet when you get there. Come on, let's go inside. Don't worry, we will fix this." I try to sound soothing and calm, but I'm kind of freaking out inside as well.
"Actually it's Niall, but thank you." She laughs a little.
We go inside the house and up to her room, there are clothes everywhere.
"Where and when is the "date"?" I ask her to ge some control over this situation.
"The bar by the book shop and at 8" she says. Okay, it's nowfive past seven so we have almost an hour. That is plenty of time.
I think I'm a magician or something. Wow, I can perform miracles. In less than an hour I made Sally look like Ms.England or something, seriously. I'm so proud and we're so ready now. We get in my car and I star telling her the rules.
"Okay Sally, here's the deal. My parents will kill me if they find out that I've been at a bar and they'll kill you as well if they find out that I've been drinking for some reason, so that cannot happen." I tell her with a firm tone.
"Understood" She says as if I'm some sort of captain.
"Good. So what we have to do is keep me from drinking. You can have a few drinks if your date asks you, but I have to stay sober or else we are in big trouble. I did bring cab money in case of emergency, so if I would accidentally get drunk and you too, we can get home. Oh, and I'm gonna sleep at your place okay?"
"Yeah that's fine. Thank you so much Lola for doing this. You have no idea how much I appreciate it." She says and I know that she means it.
Sally texted Niall and he said that he is not there yet due to his friend who is very slow. Therefore Sally and I go inside and wait for them there. On our way in we have to show our ID, but then we're let in. We take a seat by the bar and Sally start texing with her date. I haven't met the guy but I can tell they are ute together. Sally show me the texts.
Niall: I'm so sorry we're late. We'll be there soon. DON'T leave!
Sally: It's okay, really. We won't leave. Take your time.
Niall: You're too nice. If I could only take my time, I would be with you now.
Sally: Haha. I'll see you soon.
Niall: I promise next time I won't bring anyone. See you soon love.
They are so cute I think I might die. Where do I get one of those guys?
"Awe, Sally. I'm so happy for you. Are you nervous?" I ask her. I know I am.
"I don't know. I don't think I'm nervous, just excited" She smiles a big smile.
"Well, if it makes you feel better, I ship you two already" I laugh and she hugs me. The time is now 12 minutes past 8. How rude to make his lady waiting. Or well, he is ready and he told Sally that he would be here already if it wasn't for his friend. I don't like this friend of his. I have feeling I will be listening to Sally and Niall all night.
"Sally! Hey! I'm so sorry I'm late!" I look to where the voice came from and I see a guy with blond messy hair and blue eyes. He looks bad ass but super nice at the same time. Sally smiles a big smile and hug the guy who just entered.
"Hi Niall!"
"You look amazing." He says and looks at her. Oh yes she does! I did that, cred to myself!
"You don't look too bad yourself." Sally blushes. Oh my god, they are so cute I'm gonna die. When he has greeted Sally he turns to me. I reach out my hand and smiles. He looks at me like he's debating whether to shake my hand or not. He does.
"Hi I'm Lola. Nice to meet you" I smile happily. I don't want to look like a weirdo so I try to contain my excitement.
"Hey Lola. I'm Niall." He gives me a weak smile and takes a seat next to Sally.
"Where is your friend?" Sally asks.
"He is parking the car, he'll be here in a minute. Would you ladies like to have a drink?" Niall asks, what a gentleman. Sally takes the lead and anwers for both of us.
"I would love to have a drink, but Lola will pass on that offer. She won't be drinking tonight. Right?" She looks at me and I nod.
Niall orders two drinks for himself and Sally and I awkwardly sit there in silence while they start talking about someting. I don't really care.
"Oh here he finally comes!" Niall says and looks towards the door and waves. The guy waves back and approaches us. Oh no! this can't be happening.
"Sally, Lola. This is my friend Harry." Niall says with a smile.
"Do you know what Niall? I think I'm gonna take that drink after all." I say. This is going to be a long night....