What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Or at least that's what is supposed to happen.
But when Destiny finds herself in Vegas with best friend Josh, having what she thought was going to be the time of her life, she's not so sure she wants to leave...
~Destiny's POV~ As I step into the Casino the smell of cigarettes and alcohol fills the space around me. The smoke burns at my lungs as I take a shallow breath. I look down at my outfit, a black skintight dress with a lace back, 3inch black heels, and some translucent tights. I look as if I belong here but the truth is I'm really a small town girl. I was never really meant for the big city, but nevertheless here I am. I search for the bright yellow hair of my best friend Josh, and after a few minutes of looking around I spot him at the bar drinking some Rum and coke. I carefully make my way towards him. "Hey Josh!" I say flashing a quick smile. "Hey Destiny." He replied smoothly. As I sat down on a stool next to him his eyes flashed over my appearance. "Can I get you a drink Des?" I couldn't refuse. "Uh, yeah sure. Is a martini fine?" I ask shyly "Of course." And with that he turns to the bartender who had heard the conversation and was already grabbing a jar of olives. "How dirty do you like your martini mam?" He questioned. "Surprise me." I replied. Josh turns to me and takes a quick sip of his drink. "How was the flight here?" He asks. "It was ok, I slept for the majority of the flight." I responded honestly. "Oh! How's Tyler?" I add. Josh paused for a moment, his breath hitched slightly. "He...he's going through a lot right now...Jenna and him are fighting a lot lately." He replied carefully. "Oh..." I couldn't think of much to say. The bartender, as if on que, sets the martini down in front of me. "Thanks." I flash a quick smile to him. He smiles back and walks to another costumer a few stools down. "So," says josh, "Are you coming to the show tomorrow or not?" He smirks knowing I will undoubtably say yes. "C'mon Josh you already know the answer! I flew all the way to Vegas and you ask if I'm going to your show?" I giggle a bit. He acts so clueless but I see right through him. *flashback* "Des c'mon!" Josh said as he ran toward the swings. "C-coming Josh!" I yelled out trying desperately to catch up with Josh as he practically flung himself onto a swing. As I sit on the swing next to him, I catch a whiff of something sweet in the air, it wasn't floral, It was more of a cool and crisp smell. "Are you wearing cologne Josh?" I ask looking into his mocha eyes. His face turns a deep shade of pink and he looks away from me breaking our eye contact. "M-maybe...what does it mean to you?" He says curtly. "I like it." I say matter-o-factly. "O-oh..." I see his face light up for a second as he interlaced his fingers with mine. Josh: age 14 3/4 Des: age 13 and one week *end of flashback* I knew Josh would be my best friend ever since that day. "Des?" I hear Josh say "DES!" He whisper shouts. I snap out of my trance. "S-sorry Josh I was just thinking." I finally answered. "Are you ok Des..?" He looks me right in the eyes, and I know he knows deep down I'm really not ok. I never really am. "I'll be fine Josh." I say a bit to bitterly. "I know you're lying Des." Josh tells me. "So? There's nothing either of us can do about it Josh." I say, the annoyance clear in my voice. He looks at me with the saddest eyes. Every time he is sad, the look in his eyes tears me apart. I can barely stand it. "J-josh c'mon...I've always done fine on my own I'll be ok."
"One can only be alone for so long Des." (Hello everyone! Author here, I hope you liked the first chapter it was fairly short but I think it's one of my best chapters in any book so far. Anyway if you liked it don't forget to comment, vote, and maybe even add it to your library so you know when I update??? It would be greatly appreciated. I hope you all have an AMAZING day. Stay alive |-/ )
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