Sick Little Games (All Time Low)

chapter 1

The ringing of my doorbell startled me awake. With a groan I threw my sheets off of me.
I looked at my clock and groaned again. Somebody better have a good reason for bothering me at 9:30 on a Friday morning.
I pulled my hair up in a ponytail as I walked down the hall to my front door.
I opened it to reveal my beat friend Zack Merrick. My drowsiness aside I squealed before hugging him,"Zachary! I've missed you!"
"I've missed you too,Dakota," Zack chuckled into my dark brown hair.
"So how are the guys?" I asked as I pulled away.
Zack is the bassist of the band All Time Low. Even though I had lived in Baltimore all my life and had known Zack for 9 years I'd went to a different school and had never met Alex, Jack, or Rian.
"Still crazy as hell. Never a dull moment. Especially with Jack," Zack told me chuckling at the thought of his wild bandmate.
"They seem fun," I smiled.
"Well, you could probably meet them. There's a party tonight. It should be fun," Zack stated.
"I don't know,Zack. I'm not good in social situations," I frowned.
"Neither is Alex. You two can be freaks together. Hey,I'm kidding! Lighten up,will you?" Zack huffed as I glared at him.
"I don't know. Parties aren't my thing," I reminded him.
"If you feel uncomfortable we can leave. Please Kota!" Zack pleaded. Practically on his knees.
I rolled my eyes,"Fine.".
Zack leaped to his feet,"Hell yeah! I promise you this party is going to be sick!"
I smiled at his excitement, "If you say so Zachary."
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"That movie will never get old," I sighed as the credits for The Breakfast Club came on.
"80's movies are the best," Zack agreed laying his head on my shoulder.
"John Bender is hot," I said absent mindly.
Zack's eyes darted to my face,"Since when did you like bad boys?"
"I don't. He's just attractive is all," I argued.
"So? He's a douche. You should get to know someone before you get romantically involved," Zack commented sitting up.
"What are you going on about? I'm taking about a movie character for Christ's sake," I said laughing.
Zack frowned,"What do you wanna watch now?"
Struck by his sudden seriousness I paused the credits, "What's bothering you?"
He looked at me before smiling slightly,"Just be careful at the party tonight,okay?"
"Why? Too many John Bender's?" I smirked.
"Yeah,something like that," Zack sighed resting his arm behind me.
"Don't worry. I'll avoid the attractive douchebags," I chuckled.
Zack's eyes lit up,"Hey! You kinda sorta cussed. High five!"
I laughed before slapping his outstretched hand.