The Bet

5. The Beginning

Just as I unlocked the door to my apartment, I immediately called Sarah and told her everything to the tiniest detail.

-'SHUT UP. SHUT. UP. NO FUCKING WAY THAT HAPPENED. ARE YOU GOING?' - She basically screamed in my ear.

'Duh dude, of course I am.... I just don't know what to wear, I haven't even unpacked and they'll be here in 45 minutes, HELP' - I screamed out in agony.

-'You know what, just do you. Don't overdress, that's a buzz killer. Wear one of the OWSLA shirts, and high waisted black shorts, that fits you amazingly. Oh yea, did you bring your colourful air force shoes?'

'You are a genius Sarah, I love you. I'll go get ready now and I'll call you when I get back, see ya' - I sighed and hung up.

Okay, time to get dressed. I fully followed the dressing plan, and fixed my makeup. I put on some bold winged liner and straightened my hair. As I was finishing, my phone buzzed.

We're outside waiting, let's get the party started :) - Grayson.

'Is this even real anymore?' - I said to myself, chuckling. I grabbed my backpack and my phone, put my shoes on and got out of the building. In front, a big Range Rover was awaiting. In the car, my original track was blaring from the speakers. W h a t. Just as I opened the door, Grayson and Ethan smiled.

-'We were listening to this and just had to play it, hope you don't mind' - Ethan said through a chuckle.

'Not at all, I appreciate it when someone likes my work' - I said, still in a little bit of shock of them actually listening to it. Not just that. I actually met them, and haven't thought of James that much. Lord, I kinda miss him...

-'We hope you like our friends. They are a little crazy for alcohol and weed, but we don't actually dabble with that stuff' - Grayson said, looking a little nervous.

'Well you know, a few drinks never hurt anybody, but I don't think I'm drinking tonight, have to finish a track later' - I said and lied about my habits a little bit.

'Okay guys, we're here, get your stuff' - Ethan said. Phew, that was a short ride.

As we approached the house, I got the feeling it wasn't a get together. This. Was. Huge. There were approximately 40 cars parked in front of a house that looked more like a mansion. Immediately we opened the door and saw a party that looked like Project X.

-'Would you like something to drink Rose?' - Grayson asked me. Oh God did he look hot. He was wearing black skinny jeans and a black shirt, but still. I started finding myself just looking at his features, still astonished by the lack of imperfect on this boys face.

-' You still there? ' - he asked me laughing as I just snapped out of my daydream.

'Oh yeah, soda is fine, thanks' I said trying to play off my distracted look.

After I got my drink, I started walking through the house. My God. So many people were drunk and all over the place. I got myself to the bathroom, trying to avoid the alcohol section,I can't screw up tonight. As I was walking, an unfamiliar boy started grabbing me.

'God you sleaze, get off me' - I said pushing his arm, but he was not having it.

-'Oh c'mon babe, just one little smooch is all I need' - he said slurring his words. I could smell alcohol off of him from a mile away, especially this close.

'Move freak, I don't want to do anything!' - I started screaming and trying to get rid of him. Suddenly, he grabbed me and started touching my body in an inappropriate way. It all got too much at one point and I started crying.

-'What the fuck are you doing idiot, get off of her' - I heard someone say. I looked up and it was Grayson.

'Okay man, I'll go, don't freak out or anything' - the drunk one exclaimed and moved away.

-'Are you okay? Sorry for that, let m... Wait, are you crying?' - Grayson asked me and looked into my eyes almost full of tears. Thank God for waterproof makeup.

'It's just too much, I need to go, now' - I said trying to move away, but he stood in front of me.

-'No way I'm letting you go by yourself, it's LA and it's almost nighttime. Wanna walk through the beach? It's nearby' - He asked me, looking legitimately concerned. What was going on?

'Yea, let's just go right now' - I said, slowly stopping to cry.

He grabbed his stuff and texted Ethan that we were headed out for a little while. We started walking in silence. After about 5 minutes, we approached a beach, glimmering even in almost dark conditions.

We sat down and just stared at the water for a little while. Grayson was the first one to break the silence.

-'What happened in there?'

'I just don't know, I don't like unfamiliar people touching me, and especially drunk ones' - I exclaimed a little tired.

-'I think that's not the only thing bothering you. What actually made you cry?' - he asked, trying to hang his hand over my shoulder.

'The thing is, a day before I got here, I found out my boyfriend cheated on me. With his ex. We were together for almost a fucking year, why in the world would he do something like that? I'm just confused, I don't know. Didn't have a good start, that's all.' - I said, trying to avoid details and sound a little bit blunt.

-' Ouch. The same thing happened to me. But like five days ago. She was with me just for the fame. I don't even think I'll find a normal girlfriend anymore' - he said, sounding a little disappointed.

After talking about relationships for a little while, he asked me a question that would change everything.

-'Do you have this sudden crave for another human body, kissing, holding hands and all that stuff, or is it just me?' - Grayson asked me through laughter.

'Well I kinda do, I mean there is a belief that people were first created as beings with four legs, four arms and two heads. But because they feared that the people were too strong, they separated them, making them dedicate their entire lives searching for their better half' - I said trying to repeat a story my literature professor told me a while ago.

-'That's.... Kinda amazing. I mean, what are you trying to say with that?' - he said, leaning a little towards me.

'I'm just looking for my half, having fun in the process' - I added.

-'Wanna have fun?'

'Depends on what type of fun'

-'Here's the deal. We could use some affection, but not a relationship. Why don't we have some fun, at least while you're here. I couldn't get my eyes off of you since the moment I saw you today. But I thought you were like a crazy fan or something' - he said, getting tied up in his own words. The fact that he doesn't drink just made it all more interesting. 'But you're not. You actually talked to us and didn't just scream. So, you in?'

'Grayson, you have to remember that I'm here for like a month or something' - I added on, feeling a raging fire inside of me. Huh. James who? 'But yea, and the fact that I've been drooling over you for the past two years just made it more interesting'

-'Are you sure you're not going to fall for me?' - he asked with a smirk, leaning in completely, until his forehead rested on mine.

'Let's make a bet on it' - I said, smiling.

Suddenly, I felt a hand wrapping my waist. In a blink of an eye, his lips touched mine. We kissed.