𝐈𝐌 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐂𝐇, faith haven & matt sturniolo have always been best friends until one day faith started to hate matt's guts and he didn't know why until he realized he knew why and if he hadn't been so oblivious then maybe she would still like him...
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. ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . 🥂 ݁ chapter 13 ── .✦ ( real life )
𝐅𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐒
❝ and i don't want a conversation i just wanna cry in front of you ❞ — avril lavinge
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝐁𝐔𝐙𝐙𝐄𝐃, with excitement as faith approached izzy's house. the senior year birthday party was the event of the season, and everyone was talking about it. strings of fairy lights adorned the front yard, and music pulsed through the open windows.
faith felt a mixture of anticipation and nerves. she was determined to let loose and forget about everything tonight. izzy greeted her at the door with a hug and a wide smile. "you made it! let's have some fun!"
inside, the house was packed. seniors mingled in every corner, red solo cups in hand. the living room had been transformed into a dance floor, with a dj booth in the corner blasting out the latest hits.
"happy birthday, izzy!" faith shouted over the music.
"thanks, faith! come on, let's get you a drink," izzy replied, pulling her towards the kitchen where a makeshift bar was set up.
faith grabbed a cup and filled it with punch, not caring about the potency of the concoction. she quickly downed it and felt the warmth spread through her body. tonight was going to be different. she wanted to forget her worries and just have fun.
as the night progressed, faith found herself dancing wildly with izzy and their friends, carter, nick, chris, and ella. the music pumped through her veins, and the alcohol dulled her anxiety. she laughed louder, danced harder, and drank more than she ever had before.
at one point, she found herself on the kitchen counter, leading a group chant. "to izzy, the best friend anyone could ask for!" she toasted, raising her cup high. everyone cheered and took another drink.
"i love you guys!" faith shouted, hugging izzy tightly. "this is the best night ever!"
"we love you too, faith!" izzy laughed. "now, let's keep the party going!"
faith's vision blurred slightly as she stumbled back into the living room, where the dance floor was packed with their classmates. she swayed to the music, her body moving with a freedom she rarely felt. she lost track of time as she danced, caught up in the rhythm and the energy of the crowd.
as the hours passed, faith's movements became more uncoordinated, and her words slurred. she stumbled through the house, laughing and chatting with anyone who crossed her path. in the backyard, she found herself talking to matt. she couldn't remember how they ended up there, but she didn't care.
