Burn- A Gone Series Fanfiction

Chapter Seven

A/N: Super super busy with uni at the moment, I'm sorry. I can't predict how it's going to be over the next couple of weeks, so I may be able to update then, but no promises.

IT WAS INEVITABLE FOR A GAME of spin the bottle --played by a bunch of drunk, underage, troubled kids-- to cause some kind of drama and, as fate would have it, Andy had found herself in the middle of said drama mere minutes after the game had begun.

Diana and Caine had joined the game, as had Drake, Zara, and countless other kids that Andy hadn't officially met yet. It was a pretty big game, by any standards, with roughly fifteen kids crowded around the beer bottle in the centre.

A few turns in, some younger guy named Isaac had spun the bottle, which had stopped to point directly at Diana. Reluctantly, of course, but with that ever-so-tiny smirk on her face, Diana had leaned in and pecked him on the lips, before sitting back on her heels and rolling her eyes. Diana liked to pretend she wasn't enjoying it, but Andy could see that glimmer in her eyes with every whistle or remark, contrasting against the scowl she feigned; Diana loved the attention and, judging by the look on Caine's face, he was not impressed.

It was Diana's turn to spin the bottle next, and she reached out and sent it spinning in one swift motion.

Only for it to come to an eventual stop, pointing straight towards Andy.

"Oh," was all her dumb brain could think to supply her with in this moment.

Cheers erupted from the guys around the circle and Benno elbowed her lightly in the ribs, grinning down at her.

Diana raised one eyebrow and leaned forward, placing her hands on her knees. Andy snickered and rolled her eyes, hyperaware of the many pairs of eyes, awaiting her next move. She leaned in, placed one hand on Diana's shoulder, and brought her closer, pulling her forward until she felt Diana's smirking lips brush against her own, lingering.

Their kiss lasted longer than Diana's previous one, probably due to the fact that they were both attention-seeking and a tad overconfident. The wolf whistles and cheering from around them only added fuel to the fire. They pulled away slowly, drawing out the tension.

"Oh my god," someone muttered, their voice only just heard among the commotion.

Andy laughed and Diana joined her, taking another sip of her drink.

"Wow," Caine shook his head, trying to suppress his grin. "Welcome to Coates, I guess, Andy."

"Happy to be here." Andy took a swig of her drink and then gestured to the bottle in the middle. "Your turn."

Caine rolled his eyes and reached out. He sent the bottle spinning with one swift turn. The laughter died down as they all waited for it to stop, wondering who it would land on.

It came to a stop, eventually, in front of one of the girls that Andy hadn't met yet. The girl shrugged, leaned in, and pecked Caine on the lips.

"Boring," Drake sneered, from across the circle.

"You're such a perv, Drake," Diana snarled. Her usual tone of sarcasm was absent. She gestured for one of the guys to go next, and they continued for a while, Andy somehow managing to miss out with each turn, laughing as unlikely pairs reluctantly leaned in.

"Andy, your go," Benno nudged her, breaking the cycle.

And the bottle landed on Caine, who laughed. Andy shook her head in dismay, laughing with him.

"Sorry, Caine," she grinned, leaning in. She kissed him, lingering, teasing in much the same way as she had she'd kissed Diana. She pulled away, still laughing.