NEW GIRL | JANTHONY

03. After Party

(A/N: Just to let you guys know, I know Jasmine wasn't the new girl, she got there the same time everyone else did, but for the purpose of the story she's the new girl. Just wanted to clear that up, thanks! Xoxo)

Anthony's POV

Once everyone in the crowd left, Lin gathered the whole cast together. "Okay guys, that was a great performance! Why don't we all go out tonight?" The whole cast cheers.

We walk down a couple streets to a nice restaurant. When we go inside Lin immediately goes to the bar while all the girls go get us a table. I stand there waiting next to Oak.

"Hey, you know that girl right?" He points to Jasmine "Do you even know her name?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. Oak pauses to think. "Um... She's the new girl, right?" I give him a look. "Hey, she's been here for a week, I have a reason." He raises his arms up in defense. "She's more than just the new girl..." I trail off.

He smirks. "Jasmine and Anthony sittin' in a tree, K-I-S-S-" I punch him in the arm. "You are literally a 5 year old." I mumble as I walk over to the table the girls had gotten for us.

Jasmine's POV

Lin was now wasted along with Anthony who said they were "drinking buddies" halfway through their 3rd drink.

It was almost 11 and I was beginning to get
tired. "Alright guys, I think we should all head home." Renée says, standing up from her chair.

"Lin, Anthony, I'll take you home. You're too drunk to go home alone." I offer. We all say goodbye to each other and we all head home.

I grab a taxi and all 3 of us get in. Lin and Anthony made stupid jokes to each other and laugh hysterically.

I take Lin up to his house and his wife says she can take care of him. "Have fun with your hangover!" I call back. I hear Vanessa, his wife, laugh as I leave.

Anthony leans on my shoulder and laughs. "Wait..." I look towards him. "Where... Am I?" I look down at the concrete sidewalk. "Okay, look Anthony, maybe you should stay with me tonight. I know you don't have a wife so no one can keep an eye on you. So you're gonna sleep on my couch." I explain as we get in the cab to go to my apartment.

The Next Morning

My eyes flutter open. Oh my God, what is that light?" I squint until I get used to the blinding light. Oh. It's just the sun..." I roll over and see a face in front of me. I hold back a scream. Everything was slightly blurry. Once I had gotten over being blind I could see Anthony.

Wait, wait, wait, when did I invite him over? All I remember is... Anthony opening my wine cabinet... Oh no. Did... No. No even my drunk self wouldn't let that happen.

I quickly but quietly get out of bed and change out of my pajamas. I walk into the kitchen and put a slice of bread in the toaster.

I hear Anthony wake up and walk down the hallway. He rubs his eyes and sits down at the table. "Good morning." I say awkwardly. "What?" He asks like he's about to fall asleep again. "Never mind. Want some breakfast?" I ask as the toast pops up. "Sure."

I serve us up breakfast and turn on the tv. I get a text from Lin thanking me for taking him home. When did I take him home?

"Hey," I was startled. This was the first thing he said to me besides 'what?'. "Thanks for letting me stay over. I don't really remember what happened, but thanks."

I smile and tell him it was no big deal. We sit in silence and watch the news. We were supposed to go to a rehearsal today, but I wasn't feeling up to it. I also wanted to try and remember what happened last night.

After about an hour, Anthony leaves. My apartment feels empty, like its missing something.