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Party Like It's 1999.

"Are you going out tonight with TJ?" Chris asked as I looked over my outfit in the mirror.

"Yes my love, I told you that last night," I said, fixing my shorts.

"Oh," his voice almost sounded disappointed. "Be careful, okay?"

I frowned at his tone. "I always am. I love you."

"I love you too baby," his voice was still sad. "I'll let you finish getting ready."

The line went dead and I couldn't wipe the frown off of my face. It almost seemed like he didn't trust me. Manny was gonna be with TJ and I, he knew that. What was his problem?

I made sure my make-up was perfect and walked back into the hotel room where Manny was sitting in a chiar, ready to leave.

"What's wrong?" Manny asked. I didn't realize I was still frowning.

"Nothing, let's go," I said, giving her my best fake smile. She stood with a suspicious look on her face, but walked to the door. We set out to a small club TJ told us to go to.

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It was overly crowded and hot and I was having no fun. Chris was still on my mind and ruining my night.

"I want to go home," I said into Manny's ear. She frowned at me.

"Kari, will you at least try to have fun? Please?" She asked. I shrugged and sat at the little bar that was there.

"Can I get you something?" The bartender asked. I shook my head. I felt my phone vibrate and I pulled it out. It was Chris.

Chris: I love you baby.<3

I frowned even more. I turned around and saw TJ coming towards me.

"Hey, what's wrong?" He asked, genuine concern on his face.

"I want to go home," I said honestly. Why lie to him?

"Why?" He asked, almost hurt.

I shook my head. "I'm just not having fun."

"We can go do something else," he said, trying his hardest not to frown with me. "I'm not having very much fun either."

I knew he was only saying it for me, I could tell he was having fun. He was getting a shit ton of attention from girls. I shook my head again.

"I'm just gonna go back to the hotel." I stood up and started walking toward the exit.

"Kari, don't leave, I haven't seen you in forever. Please stay," he begged.

"We'll hang out tomorrow, I promise," I said then blocked him out, leaving the club and going back to the hotel. I crashed on my bed and pulled my phone out, finally texting Chris back.

Me: I love you too. Please call me, I miss your voice.

A few minutes later, my phone started playing City Lights, signalling he was calling me. I answer with a hoarse, "Hello?"

"Hi baby," he said, his voice once again cheerful. "What are you doing?"

"Hanging out at the hotel," I immediately smiled when I heard his voice.

"Why aren't you with Manny and Tj?" He asked confused.

"I wasn't having any fun," I said, shrugging even though he couldn't see it. "How was the show?"

He dove into his story about the kids and having the time of his life. It always made me smile. he was doing what he loved. I needed something like that. It was my favorite thing about him. He was so adorable when he talked about it, and it brought him the purest form of joy I've ever seen.

I just wish I could've been with him.

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Sidebar picture is of Kari's outfit for when she goes out with TJ and Manny.