My Secret Girlfriend

Chapter Five: Darkness

"Hi, this is Libby, if you leave me your name and--" (BEEP). I heard Libby's voicemail for at least the tenth time that day. I kept trying to call her, text her, just explain what happened, but she wouldn't have anything to do with me. I threw my phone on my bed as I heard it ring. Running to it, I picked it up and checked the screen: Kathryn. Reluctantly, I answered, "hey Kat, what's going on?" I could her the loud rap music playing in the background, "HEEEY GIRL!" she screeched over the music, "WHERE YOU AT!?" I laid down on my bed and clicked my TV on, "sitting at home, watching some Breaking Bad. Why?" I was praying that she wouldn't ask me to-- "WANT TO GO OUT TONIGHT?!" She asked excitedly, practically screaming. If it was a Friday night, Kathryn was never at home. "Um, where are you?" I asked quizzically. "ELLIOTT'S! YOU KNOW HOW HIS PARENTS ARE BOTH PLASIC SURGEONS?! YEAH WELL I GUESS THEY HAVE SOME HUGE PROJECT TO WORK ON FOR THIS LADY WITH EE TITS AND--" she started. "--Kathryn," I said cutting her off, "get to the point." "YEAH WELL THEY'RE NOT HOME SO HOUSE PARTY BITCHES!" She said the last part as if this was the greatest possible thing that could happen. A house party is definitely what I needed to loosen up. "When? I'll be there."

Fifteen minutes later I was in my mother's Audi R8 Spyder, sporting the new red dress she gave me. My feet were covered with brand new black Jimmy Choo peep-toed pumps, and my wavy purple hair let down naturally. I was ready to go crazy. Pulling into Elliott's driveway (although it was practically a mile long) I could hear the blaring of Kanye West. The Southern Californian kids at my school only knew one way to party: big. Tossing my keys to the valet, I was greeted by a smiling Kathryn, wearing a skin-tight black strapless dress. Her light brown hair was piled on her head in loose curls, and her long lengthy legs were covered in fish net stocking. "Damn girl, look at you." I commented, referring to the fact that she looked like an expensive prostitute. "You like?" She asked, attempting to spin around for me, but stumbling over her own feet. "Easy tiger," I laughed, putting my arm around her, "one too many jello-shots, hmm?" She laughed and waved her hand, dismissing my comment, "girl I can go all night!" She yelled. "Hey Piper." I heard Joe say behind me. I turned around to see him wearing a pair of kahki shorts, a neon yellow tank top, and white chucks. His blonde hair was in its usual shaggy look, as his tan skin popped against the yellow. Shit, even though he was a douche bag he still looked hot. "Uh, hey." I said, nodding at his arrival. "Listen, I was thinking," he started, "I didn't mean to go off on you like that. I want to fix things." He looked so genuine, so sincere. It was hard to even recognize him. "Are you serious Joe..?" I asked skeptically. One second he's threatening me, the next he's apologizing? "Yeah Piper, I went off the deep end." He said walking towards me and embracing me in a hug, "forgive me?" Hesitantly I returned the embrace, "yeah, I forgive you." He let me go and beamed at me, his bright white teeth contrasting against his dark tan, "good! Now let's go have some fun!"

Twenty minutes later I was dancing on Elliott's dining room table, a crowd cheering me on. I felt myself letting loose, the red solo cup in my hand that Joe gave me definitely helping. I swung my hips around to the beat and threw my hands in the air: this is what free felt like. I felt my left foot lose balance under me, as I tripped, landing on my ass. "Ouch!" I said laughing. I don't even remember feeling the fall. "Woah, I think you've had enough!" I heard Joe say, wrapping his arms around my waist and picking me up. "Nonsense!" I yelled, "I'm just getting started--" I began to say, but I was cut off by the sounds of sirens. "COPS!" I heard someone scream. Kids were running in all directions. Somewhere between the chaos Joe let me go, allowing me to fall again. I tried getting up, but my legs felt like jello, shaky and unsteady. I felt the room start to spin, faster and faster, until everything was a blur. Then it all went black as I felt my head hit the ground.