In the end, it's only us - Kate Martin

4. Drunken Nights

Chapter 4.

December 2nd, 2022; Iowa City; Iowa

Narrative + Instagram

Kate's POV;

"KATE HURRY UP!" Gabbie's loud voice coursed through the dorm as she rushes me. "I'm going, I'm trying to put on my shoes!" Why are vans so hard to put on, I swear I'm fighting invisible tiny monsters. Finally I put them on, standing up from my sitting position I grab my jacket and keys to the dorm as I head out with the girls to the party.

Thankfully Andrew responded to my text quick enough to let me know that Olivia will be coming. So obviously, I tried my best to be dressed well which didn't go unnoticed by the girls as they teased me about it and made some comments. Talk about such good friends.

Once we arrive, we're greeted by loud music and the smell of alcohol and sweaty people. Me and the girls greet the guys on the team as well as other people we know that attended. I go ahead and grab myself a red cup, pouring myself some of the fruit punch that mostly consists of cheap vodka and other cheap liquor.

Caitlin nudges me on the rib, wanting to say something to her she quickly points out to somewhere in the crowd. Following to wherever she pointed I see Andrew and Olivia walking in. Olivia looks absolutely breathtaking. She's wearing a stunning outfit and she couldn't look anymore fucking beautiful.

Without a thought I walk over to them both, ignoring the fact that the alcohol was taking over my body. "Hey Andrew, hi Olivia." Andrew quickly says hello before leaving to get a drink, leaving me and Olivia alone. Olivia gives me a soft smile, a smile that could brighten anybody's day. "Hey, Kate. Where are the other girls?"

"Oh they're in the living room, let's go." I suggest to her as she just agrees with me, following me around the house that is filled with sweaty people. Pushing past them we arrive to the girls and they all greet Olivia.

This is so much harder. Olivia is currently laughing around with the girls and all I could do is stare. What is this girl doing to me? Never in my life have I felt such emotion for somebody before. Sure, I've had past girlfriends and such things. But this is different. It hasn't even been a whole month that I met her yet I'm already so captivated by her. It feels as if she's put a spell on me, keeping me locked in. She runs through my mind all day and night, every second of my day. Wanting to get to know her more, I don't have the courage whenever I want to. She just seems so out of my league.

Suddenly I grip onto the red cup in my hand as I see a few guys approaching her. Why am I feeling this way? I shouldn't. I just met her. Being jealous shouldn't even cross my mind, considering that I'm not one to be acting this way. She doesn't even like me like that, sure we've spoken every day from the time I texted her. But still, no way in hell would she ever like someone like me, right? Damn I need to get a grip. The second she walked into my life she already walks me around like some dog on a leash.

Andrew comes up to me, leaning against the wall as he just gives me a soft smile. "Loosen your grip, Martin. You're squeezing the poor cup." Listening to his words I loosen up my grip and just drink from the cup, letting the cheap vodka run down my throat, leaving a slight stinging sensation. "Why don't you go talk to her, she loves to dance bro." I just shrug my shoulders, continuing to admire her from afar. Bringing the red cup to my lips again but almost choke on the vodka as I see Olivia turn around, making us lock eyes. Quickly I look away from her stare, feeling my cheeks become hotter every second. Butterflies erupting in my stomach as I give Andrew a punch in the arm as he laughs at my reaction.

"Dude I'm being serious, go ask her to dance. Look, there's things she'll never say no to and that's dancing." Should I do it? I mean what if she rejects my offering? What if she wants to dance with another guy? I mean all the guys are with her basically, I don't blame them though. She's perfect. "Fine, but if I get rejected I'm coming back here and smacking the shit out of you." I lean off the wall, making my way towards Olivia. Throwing away my cup I fix my clothes to make me seem more presentable for her.