Zoe's P.O.V
I feel like my heart is about to burst out of my chest as Joe knocks on the apartment door. My eyes are glued to the light coming out the bottom of the door as I hear movement and laughing behind the door.
''At least look like you want to be here, Chummy'' Louise whispers into my ear as the door is swung open infront of us. I don't realise I'm holding my breath until it's knocked out of me by someone grasping me.
''Zoe! You came!'' Alfie murmurs into my shoulder, making me feel a bit more at ease. I bring my hands to hug him back, peeping over his shoulder into the house. Alfie pulls back and greets the other two before we all make our way into the apartment. I can't explain how nervous I am as I turn the corner to where the others are all seated on the couches and floor.
''Zoe ohmygod!'' I hear Marcus' familar voice echoing through the room, turning everyone's attention to me. I quickly hug Marcus and then take a seat on the couch next to him. As the conversation kicks off, I can't help but glance over at Jack. He's sitting on the other side of the room, his elbows on his kees and a drink in his hand. My pulse quickens as we lock eyes for what seems like minutes but was probably only 5 seconds. I get a sick feeling in my stomach as Jack's eyes fall to his hands and he takes a few big gulps of his beer before he joins in talking with the others. I look down at my feet and then look up to the couch across from me to be met with Caspar's gaze. I smile in response to his reassuring smile. Caspar is probably the best thing in my life right now. Apart from my parents and Joe of course.
''Let's get some music on, Alf!'' Marcus gestures over the stereo and Alfie obliges, putting on One Direction's most recent album, Take Me Home. I can't stop the smile from appearing on my face as I hear the start of 'Kiss You' blare through the speakers beside me.
''Ahh Zoe! I know this is your song...'' Alfie sings, pointing at me and making me blush. I wave him off and look down at me hands. I don't want any attention on me tonight.
''Zoeeeee'' I look up to see Louise and Caspar pulling on my hands as Marcus and Alfie dance around the living room. I shake my head, laughing as I'm pulled to my feet. I can practically feel Jack's eyes on me from where he's sitting. If looks could kill, I'd probably be dead. At least one thing is confirmed. He hates me.
I leave my hands dangle by my sides, refusing to dance with the others. Luckily, Louise and Marcus seem to be distracted with lipsyncing the song to eachothers faces that they don't notice me edging back to my seat.
''Oh no you don't, Sugg'' Caspar smirks down at me, grabbing me by the arm and walking back to the others. I let out a loud groan, throwing my head back in frustration.
''Dance with me c'mon'' Caspar yells in a high pitched girl's voice. I laugh, quietly, as he moves his around like a crazy person. Caspar grabs my hands and starts moving my arms up and down in a wavy motion to the music. I roll my eyes and let my arms go floppy, making it harder for him to move them.
''You're dumb'' He smiles and starts lip syncing the song aswell. Before I know what I'm doing, I'm lip syncing along with him, doing crazy dance moves. Caspar laughs at me as I poke him in the stomach. The others look pretty happy that I'm joining in the fun. All except one.
A couple of songs later, we're all still messing around on the couches. I start singing the lyrics of 'Nobody Compares' over-dramatically. Flopping down on the couch, I make gestures to Caspar, grasping my heart and doing all sorts of embarrassing things. Caspar leans over the couch on top of me, balancing himself with his hands on mine. The two of us just lie there, screaming lyrics in eachother's faces and giggling. Everyone has had a little too much to drink an we're all just lying around the place. At least if I have this amount of alcohol in my body, I feel like I have nothing to worry about.
Once the song ends and our laughing dies down, I know what's coming next. Caspar's face is moving closer and closer to mine, his drunken eyes glued to my lips. I lift my head up a bit to kiss him but we're interrupted by the sound of glass from across the room. Caspar clambers off of me and I sit up properly to see what's happening. Jack is on his feet and he bends over to pick up the bottle of beer that has now been spilled all over the floor. Everyone's eyes are on Jack as he places the bottle on the table.
''S-sorry Alfie I...'' I watch in horror as Jack marches through the room and grabs his coat, murmuring 'sorry' as he walks straight out the door.
