Riptide // Jack Maynard

Chapter Sixteen

As soon as I got home from work I rushed into the shower and got ready to go to Joe's. I only had 2 hours until I had to be there, I arranged with Jack to show up a little earlier than everyone else as I really don't do well in awkward situations and entering a house full of people I hardly know alone whilst everything is in full swing is definitely the kind of situation I want to avoid. 

I left my long, brown curly hair down and decided to keep to a more natural look tonight, I applied a light layer of foundation just to even out my skin tone, added some mascara and left it like that. My only problem was clothing... What on Earth do you where to a gathering? Obviously you don't go all dressed up, but are you still expected to make an effort, or do you just go completely casual? I don't want to look too over dressed and have everyone judge me, however if I'm undressed it'll be just as bad. After 20 minutes of panicking and throwing on a whole bunch of outfits I found exactly what I was looking for. I threw on a white off the shoulder top with a black skater skirt and a pair of black tights. I assured myself I didn't look too casual and showed that I made some effort in my appearance. I complimented of look with a small pair of diamond like studs along with a matching necklace and bracelet. 

"Perfect." I thought as I looked back to myself in the mirror.

I left my house with exactly 30 minutes to get there and as long as there are no delays on the train it would be perfect timing.

Whilst I was on the train I passed by time by checking my Snapchat. I had a couple snapchats from Dylan and George and when I looked at them I screwed up my face and felt an whirl of anger build up inside me. It was a bunch of pictures and videos of the two of them mucking about with Saffron and Anastasia. I didn't like it, I didn't have any romantic towards either of them, but they were still my guys, we formed our own little sacred gang from the day we met and seeing how they were with them made me feel like that was no more, like Saffron and Anastasia would take my place and I would lose my two best friends. I know I was probably over reacting, if the bond we have is so close they wouldn't drop me and they can have more friends than just me, but I just can't help the feelings as it's my natural instinct now after the amount of times something like that has happened before. 

Before I knew it I was at the station. Luckily Joe's house was only a 5 minute walk so I wouldn't be out in the cold for long. As I walked through the streets of London I noticed a few looks coming my way and half way down the road I was stopped by a group of adolescent girls. 

"Omg are you Demi Rose?" One girl asked as she adjusted her glasses.

I smiled back at them. "You got it right." I giggled.

"Whoa, you look so much prettier in person!" She said. 

"I can't believe you are actually here, like right here!" Another girl butted in. 

"It's a small world." I replied.

I spoke to the girls for a few minutes as they asked me all sorts of questions and agreed to take a photo with them before leaving. I do love these moments, I guess if I was really famous and it happened constantly it would get overwhelming, but I absolutely loved it when people approach me, tell me they love my work and show that they appreciate me. Not in a big headed way or anything, but it just made me feel like I can help make a difference in their life, my videos put a smile to their face and knowing I can do that puts a smile onto mine and keeps me doing what I do best. 

When I arrived at Joe's I was happy to see it was only him and Jack and everyone else was sticking to the scheduled time. They both greeted me with a hug and I followed them into the living room. 

"I know it's the party doesn't start until later, but Jack and I decided its never too early to start drinking. Do you want one as well?" Joe asked me.