Slindokuhle's POV:
It was the day of the party and I was ready. I've already told my mom about my whereabouts and who am I meeting up with.
Neo was waiting for me outside, parked in her car. Neo is loaded so her dad gives her everything she needs.
Neo: "What's cooking good-looking?!"
I was wearing a black, tight maxi dress, with my hair in a swoop and I layed it back.
I touched my face with a bit of makeup, but it wasn't that heavy.
I wore sneakers and some jewelry to complete the look and yeyy, I ate this up!
Neo opens the door and I sit in the passenger seat.
Slee: "Mami so fineee!"
We giggle as she starts the car. She played some music and I felt nervous.
Deep down, I wanted to go back home. I wasn't ready. I've never been to a party before. All of this was overwhelming. Neo parked in front of a large mansion.
Hundreds of teens were in their swimsuits, alcohol, smoking, and lots of high-end cars were parked in the driveway.
Neo applied her gloss and stepped outside.
Music blasted through the speakers and it was FULL. I recognized some influences and upcoming artists.
Neo: "SLEE!!"
I snap out of my trance and focus on her.
Slee: "Yeah..."
I close the door and walk up to her.
We walked in and Neo KNEW the people yoh!
I stood there looking confused like I was a lost puppy.
A hard, masculine figure bumped into me.
: "Sorry."
His voice was so melting. If I was butter, I would've melted.
Slee: "It's cool."
: "Are you new here?"
Slee: "I'm here because some people invited me."
: "You are cute."
He takes a sip of whatever he is drinking.
Slee: "Thank you. I'm flattered."
: " Tyler."
Slee: "Slindokuhle."
Tyler extends his hand and I shake it. While Neo was busy being a social bee, Tyler and I stood in the corner of the kitchen and talked. He was such a sweet guy.
His dad was Dutch and his mom was a black South African. He had three other siblings and came here to visit his mom.
He sips his alcohol.
Tyler: Who invited you here?"
Slee: "The host, Siya."
Tyler: "You know Siya?"
Slee: "Yeah, we go to the same school."
Tyler: "You don't seem like the party type, huh?"
Slee: "Yeah, I'm a homebody."
He laughs.
Tyler: "Wait here, imma be back."
I nod and he fades into the crowd.
Many girls were a bit nice.
Some kept giving me side-eyes while I was standing with Tyler. Girls tho?
I scroll on my phone and I recognize this cologne. It was woody, masculine, and strong. It intoxicated my nostrils and I looked up.
Sthembiso stood in front of me, with his arms folded.
Sthe: "You came?"
Slee: "HI Sthe, it's good to see you too! And yes, I came!"
I said sarcastically and rolled my eyes.
Sthe: "With Neo?"
Slee: "Mhm..."
The silence between us grew bigger and bigger.
Sthe: "About yesterday, I..."
A light-skinned girl walks in and snakes her arm around Sthembiso.
For some reason, I felt a pang of jealousy.
She was short and thick, oh Lord.
She was Sthembiso's type. I was nowhere near her standard. She made heads turn.
: "Don't we have to go and play the game?"
Sthe: "Yeah, let's go. See ya, Slee."
I plaster a fake smile and nod. Without a second thought, I pick up a cup of alcohol and jam to the music.
A flush of energy pumped through my blood, and I felt so free. My body and mind felt loose.
It was going down!
