Riot

8. Exposed

“That’s it?” Allison asked when Julie told her about her day with Mark.

“Yes?”

“Not a single kiss?”

“Ah please, Ally!”

“Poor him. You stopped him, didn’t you?”

“No, he didn’t even try.” Julie looked back at the TV. They were supposed to be watching a movie at Allison’s place, but the talk had already taken half of it and now she had no idea what was happening. “Damn, we missed the whole movie.”

“Will you go out again?”

“God, Ally! You sound like a high school girl.”

“I’m just asking!” The phone started ringing and Ally raced to get it, expecting it to be her boyfriend, Jimmy.

“Hi!…What?… Are you sure?… A what?… Where?… Now?… Alright. I will. Ok, thanks!”

“What’s up?” Julie looked up at her friend.

“It’s a little boring here, don’t you think? Let’s go out!”

“Where?” Julie frowned.

“A club. Let’s go dance!” Allison was already choosing her outfit.

“Who was it on the phone?”

“Kristin. She and Ashley are already there.”

“Alright.” Julie furrowed, they usually set things up in advance. “You got anything black there?”

...

“Are you sure this is the right place, Ally?”

“Yes. That’s what she said. Is it hidden or something?”

“Maybe that neon lighting and the Armani suit give it away right there.” Julie pointed. Both girls walked to where the security guard stood, blocking their entrance.

“Hi!” They exclaimed cheerfully.

“I’m sorry but I can’t let you in. This is a private club.”

“But our friends are already in there!” Julie pouted and then flashed a charming smile.

“This is as much as you’re gonna see of the place.” He wouldn’t change his mind.

The girls walked back, thinking of a way to get in. Just then, they spotted two other girls outside smoking. One was dressed as an angel and the other as a French maid.

“Is it a costume party?” Julie frowned.

“Er, no. Oh look, they’re getting in!” The girls got inside through a back door, Julie and Allison silently followed them and ended up in a dressing room, full of costumes.

“This makes my Halloween sailor costume look descent.” Julie commented while holding up a bright yellow thong.

“Don’t touch that!” Allison slapped on her hand.

Julie looked around and saw women dressed up in sexy costumes all around the place. “Ally?”

“Huh?”

“What are we doing here? Kristin and Ashley aren’t here, are they?”

“Hmm… no.”

“Ally!”

“Let me explain! A source told me Jimmy was here, so I had to check it out.”

“You lie, drag me to a strip club and all because of a boy?”