The Night of the Party

Joseph Ken Evans

Chapter 5
Joe

"Okay... I guess it's my turn, huh? Before I start though, can I just say how sorry I am? You don't have to say anything guys, I just want you to know that you're my best friends in the world and I couldn't be more sorry. So, at the beginning I was fully sober. I would never drive whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol, I wouldn't put you guys in danger like that. But I was carrying drugs on me. I don't know why, okay! The dude was gonna kill me if I didn't buy them and now I didn't know what to do with them, so I figured that bringing them to a party was a good idea. I sold them to some dude that I didn't even know, and I just never expected him to spike the fucking punch with them. And then almost all of you drank it.. Hell, even I drank it. God, I'm sorry that I'm crying.. I just feel like a real fucking ass. I didn't realize what happened at first, it took some time for it to sink in. And after it did, I didn't know what to do. I was a coward, and instead of facing my problems I ran away from them. I hid. I hid in the theater room. I passed out soon after I got there, and I don't really know how long I was out for, when Maddie turned on the movie it was so bright and loud and I just freaked out. When she left I ran out immediately. And right in front of the front door was Julie. She was passed out and I knew it was because of me, because she would never get drunk enough to black out. I thought she could use some fresh air, I was so out of it that I thought dragging her onto the front lawn was a great idea. I knew I fucked up, and at this point I knew I was fucked so I got my car keys and drove off. I know earlier I said I wouldn't drive under the influence of drugs, and that's true if I'm putting your guys' lives in danger. But seeing as at this point I wanted to die, I didn't care. I was driving recklessly, and Maddie was right, I was going towards the Star bridge. That's where she found me, and thank God you did, Mads. If she arrived a few moments later.. Well, you know what would've happened. And I'm so sorry, I can't tell you guys how sorry I am. I hope you have it in you to forgive me. Although I will understand, I will completely understand if you don't."

And that's when it happened. That's when I knew they were my best friends.

"Stop crying, you little bitch." Max said to me as he got up and walked towards me. "We all forgive you, as long as you promise to never leave us again."