Shameless, Reckless Love (GirlxGirl)

Lib and Mitchell POV [Again]

Back at the Gallagher house, it's already 10 PM. The Gallaghers had already commenced Lib's party on a school night. Smoke was blown, feet danced, and there were endless smiles and laughs all around. Lib was especially ecstatic on this night, feeling loved by her family more than she ever did before. It's a big deal for a Gallagher to feel like they've made it in life.

No matter how much fun Lib was having, she still noticed that there was so much madness. Declan and Cora wouldn't stop switching the stereo, the family neighbors, Vic and Kim, were dancing on the couch with Fabian, with their cigarettes or beers almost falling out of their hands. Then there was Steph who would not stop trying to take multiple pictures of Lib. It was clear the house was in an uproarious chaos, but Lib would never have it any other way.

Soon, there's a knock at the door and everyone looks toward the door while still partying.

"I told you the neighbors would call the cops on us if you didn't turn that stereo down." Lib jokes toward both Declan and Cora. After a while, Fabian hops off the couch and goes over to the front door.

When he opens it he smiles to see that it's just Mitchell.

"Hey, man!" Fabian yells over the music. Mitchell seems to feel a bit out of place. He most likely had no idea there was a party happening tonight. He stuffs his hands in his jean pockets and leans in to speak to Fabian.

"Is-Is Eden around?" he loudly asks. Fabian doesn't seem to even notice the worry in Mitchell's expression.

"She told me she was pretty tired after we cut Lib's cake." Fabian answers.

"It's Lib's birthday?" Mitchell mumbles only to himself.

"Hey, I'm surprised Lib didn't tell you about the party we're havin'!" Fabian says. But Mitchell was not at all surprised that Lib didn't tell him a thing. "You wanna come in?" Fabian then asks.

Mitchell shifts his hands in his pockets and starts to back up toward the porch steps.

"Maybe not." Mitchell says, but out of nowhere, a head of dirty blonde hair makes its way past Fabian to the door.

It's Lib. She walks over to Mitchell.

She was wearing smokey makeup around her eyes, her nails were a soft egg shell color, and she was wearing a tight skirt along with her muddied boots. Mitchell had never seen such a fierce goddess before in his life. He was left speechless.

Lib looks up at Fabian, and somehow Fabian knows that it'd be best for him to leave the scene. Mitchell watches as Fabian plants himself right back into the party.

Lib looks back at Mitchell. But this time around, their stares weren't so awkward.

"Hi." Lib finally says.

"Hey." Mitchell says back. "How old?"

"18." Lib answers him softly.

"Pretty old then." Mitchell shyly jokes. Lib chuckles and softly punches Mitchell's shoulder. He looks around at the ceiling of the porch and then looks at the ground.

"I came here to find Eden. I wasn't gonna come and ask if you wanted to talk yet. I'll wait until you're ready. I know you don't like when people are too persistent." Mitchell tells her. Lib smirks.

"No. No I think "persistent" could actually be good for me." Lib admits. Mitchell blushes a bit after that. "So," Lib starts, and then starts swaying her arms back and forth. "I did a bit of thinking and a bit of research, and I actually like the sound of Atwood University."

It only takes a second for Mitchell to become overcome with joy.

"Really?" he asks excitedly. "You mean it?"

"Yeah really." Lib tells him. Mitchell slams his hand on his head and jumps.

"That's great, Lib!" he yells. "So you're going in the fall?"

"Nothing's official just yet, but... there's a great possibility." Lib says.

"My gosh! Yes!" Mitchell triumphs, and Lib laughs at his enthusiasm.

"So I guess, thank you." Lib then says. Mitchell looks at her with a sweet smile. "Without you we wouldn't have made it."

"You made it. This is all you." Mitchell reminds her. "All I did was make a few calls." Lib smiles.

She looks back at the party inside the house.

"Did you wanna come in?" Lib asks him. "Sorry, but I think Eden is asleep already though."

"I just wanted to know if she was alright. She left my house a bit upset and I'm still trying to figure it all out." Mitchell says. "Keep an eye out on her, will you?" he asks.

"Yeah, of course." Lib promises.

"The party looks like a lot of fun." Mitchell then says, taking a peek at it. "But I should get going. I don't like leaving my sister alone for too long."

"It's cool." Lib says.

"But happy birthday, Lib." Mitchell tells her with a smile.

"Thanks." Lib tells him and they wave each other goodbye.