𝐷𝐴𝑌𝐿𝐼𝐺𝐻𝑇 - 𝑇𝐻𝐼𝑅𝑇𝐸𝐸𝑁 𝑅𝐸𝐴𝑆𝑂𝑁𝑆 𝑊𝐻𝑌 (on hold)

2. ᴋᴀᴛ's ᴘᴀʀᴛʏ

Kat's house was filled with drunk, sweaty teenagers who celebrated last moments of their summer break as well as Kat's last day in the town. The host walked around the house, checking if everyone was alright and making small conversations with her friends.

Hannah Baker followed after the girl, desperately trying not to lose her only friend in the crowd. The girl was already stressed enough, seeing as the party was held at her house, and she didn't know anyone other than Kat.

The blonde suddenly stopped in her tracks, causing Hannah to walk right into her back. The Baker girl opened her mouth to playfully scold her friend, but Kat turned around with a wide smile.

„There's the girl I've been telling you about." she announced, making Hannah smile in excitement as she looked over Kat's shoulder, her eyes falling on a short, latina girl. „Armani! Mani, hey!" the latina girl turned around, seeing Kat rushing towards her through the sea of people. A brunette girl she didn't recognize was right behind her, looking a bit nervous. Armani stopped and waited for them to catch up.

„Hi, Kat." she greeted and hugged the blonde before looking at the other girl. She was pretty - blue eyes, long, dark hair. Armani hummed as she looked to Kat, waiting for her to introduce the girl.

„So, this is Hannah." Kat started, and Hannah did a little wave.

„Oh, right." Armani clicked her fingers, remembering how Kat told her about her friend coming to town. „Nice to meet you, Hannah. You have really nice eyes." she complimented, trying to make the girl feel welcomed. It worked, because Hannah's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on her face.

You seemed so lovely, Armani. I immediately thought how I wanted to be your friend. You just had this aura around you, making people want to stick to you. I just wish I didn't.

„Thank you." Hannah responded, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear. „Are you..." she wanted to finish, but a loud yell interrupted her.

„Mani!" a booming voice was heard and soon after a rather tall boy approached the girls. He wrapped an arm around Armani and kissed the side of her head while she laughed and greeted him.

„This is Monty." Kat introduced, placing her hand on Hannah's shoulder. The brunette nodded, looking forward to making another friend. Monty looked up, eyed Hannah and sent her a quick nod of acknowledgment and a tight smile, before turning back to Armani.

„Come on, I need a partner for beer pong." he said, grabbing her wrist and tugging on it as a kid would do to his mother. Armani chuckled and turned to Hannah with a kind smile.

„It was nice meeting you. I'll see you around." she winked and let Monty take her away. Hannah waved before turning to Kat, who later introduced her to Clay.

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„Woo! Take that, motherfucker." Armani cheered as she scored another point, making her brother groan from the opposite side of the table.

„To hell with you, sis." Jeff complained before taking a shot of vodka. She flipped him off before turning to Monty, who was busy with making himself another drink.

„Wanna do molly?" she asked, leaning close to him, a playful grin on her face. Monty looked at her with a hesitant look, but then sent her a smirk.

„Hell yeah I do." with that, the two stood up and went to the bathroom. They sat down on the floor and Armani pulled a small plastic baggie out of her bra.

Monty rubbed his hands and took one pill out, placing it on his tongue, Armani copying his actions. She exhaled and threw her head back as she felt her body relax. Monty looked over at her, and they shared a chuckle as he helped her up. Suddenly, the girl squealed once a song started playing back downstairs.

„Come on, it's my song!" she said, her voice coming out slurred. Monty mumbled something back, but neither of them understood what, so they laughed it off and hung onto each other as they came down the stairs.

Armani grabbed Monty's hand and led him to the dancing space, grinning like crazy. She felt his hands on her hips and they started to dance.

If you didn't know them, you'd think they were together. They moved in perfect sync and they acted comfortable around eachother. They probably would be dating, seeing as they were a perfect match, if Armani wasn't gay. Monty too, but he had yet to discover that.

Hannah watched them dance with Clay by her side. She smiled as she watched Armani laugh as Monty twirled her around.

„They are so cute." she squealed, which caused Clay to look at her as if she was crazy. Her smile fell as she frowned at him. „What?"

„They're not together, Han." Clay clarified, making her mouth fall open in shock. He nodded. „Yeah, um, everyone is just as shocked when they first hear. Mani has a girlfriend, actually." Clay nodded, fidgeting with the buttons of his shirt. Being this close to Hannah made him nervous.

„No way!" the brunette gasped, looking back at the pair. Armani now had her arms in the air, Monty gripping her waits from behind as they swayed to Family Affair.

„Yeah."

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Armani threw her head back, time around her slowing down. She felt Monty's arms around her waist, keeping her from falling down. She laughed to herself, spinning around, but then her eyes locked on someone in the crowd.

„Cassie!" she exclaimed, wiggled her way out of Monty's arms and rushed towards a blonde girl who smiled softly. Monty walked behind her, giving Cassie a grin and kissed her cheek. Armani then wrapped her arms around the blonde's neck and kissed her passionatly, making a few people around them cheer. „Come on love, let's dance!"

Hannah observed Cassie from where she stood. She was beautiful - her hair fell down her back in shiny waves, her body was covered with a pretty, floral dress. She had a perfect smile, and her voice sounded beautiful as she sang along Armani.

Cassie was just beautiful. Armani was too, they completed each other perfectly. I remember seeing them dance. Armani, you looked at her with so much love and passion. I have to admit, I got a bit jealous.

„God, you're so beautiful." Armani muttered, kissing Cassie's neck. The blonde giggled, wrapping her arms around Armani's waist.

„So are you, love." she responded, kissing her girlfriend on the lips. Just a few moments later someone ripped them apart. One boy took Armani, and the other took Cassie.

The girls laughed, Armani hitting Justin Foley's chest as he started to spin her around to the music, Zach Dempsey doing the same for Cassie. Soon, Monty, Jeff and Sheri joined them, and the group had the time of their lives for the rest of the night.

Watching you guys was amazing. I always dreamt of having such a friend group - and I hoped I'd fit right in, become one of you. Oh, how wrong I was.

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