𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐎 𝐀 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐄, 𝗊.𝗁𝗎𝗀𝗁𝖾𝗌

chapter 53

it did not take too long for the group to break into the alcohol. some got drunk faster than others. thankfully, delia was not supposed to go live this time around. that would have been bad and she probably would have been reprimanded by her team.

trevor was being obnoxiously loud, even more so than normal. delia thought jamie and quinn were going to suffocate him with a pillow. alex and emery were basically attached to the hip. no one was sober enough to fully notice or at least question it. luke and delia were tucked away quietly in the kitchen. out of everyone, they probably had the least amount to drink.

"i'm glad you're here, luke! like actually, although i do feel bad that you're missing a game," delia said to the tall boy next to her.

luke rolled his eyes at her response. he was not surprised that she felt guilty. it was his decision though. plus he had a gut feeling something was bound to happen tonight with her and quinn. he just knew it and he wanted to be there for that.

"they'll do just fine not having me for one game. don't worry about me. this is supposed to be your night," the young boy replied.

"you're right. i'm just trying to distract myself from my nerves."

before luke had the chance to say anything, a scream erupted from the living room. this caused everyone to direct their attention to the drunkest person in the apartment.

trevor screamed, "guys, the album comes out in five minutes! my head is spinning from anticipation!"

"no, dumbass! your head is spinning because you're drunk and won't sit still!" emery shouted back at the hockey player.

delia feared the two would start a screaming match, so she quickly made her way to the living room. luke followed her like a lost puppy. she plopped down on one of the couches next to trevor in hopes to calm him down.

everyone else followed suit and found their seats. delia was in between jamie and trevor on one couch while quinn and luke were on the other. alex made himself comfortable on the floor as emery went to set up the tv to play the album.

the original plan was to play all the songs in order, but her label nearly last minute decided to create another music video. this was going to be for her second single, feel like shit. so now they planned on watching that first and then going through the album.

"everyone, attention the screen, the show is about to start in thirty seconds!" emery announced.

the excitement and anxiety was building up in delia's body. jamie took notice and started rubbing circles on her back. it did nothing to soothe her nerves. she was looking around the room, trying to find something to fixate on. that's when her eyes met quinn's. he must have already been staring at her when delia looked in his direction.

delia sucked in a breath of air. quinn immediately cocked his head to the side in confusion. she managed to give quinn a shrug. that only made him more concern but he left it for the moment.

both delia and quinn snapped out of their stares, when the beginning of the song started to play. everyone's eyes were glued to the tv as delia's second music video for the album premiered. her heart beat started to slow down. she could handle him watching this. but she knew what the next song was and the other one coming shortly after.

there was hollering and gasps throughout the video. parts of the choreography had them completely stunned. the two who had the hardest time grasping her dancing abilities were quinn and luke. both had their mouths open the entire time.

but as quickly as the video has started, it had also ended. which now meant, hurt my feelings was going to play next. while she has come to terms with the fact she likes quinn, she was now doubting her readiness in him knowing. delia so desperately wanted to leave the room, but she was not going to let her fears get the best of her.