olivia:
Hey Laura, I've decided to not go to the party tonight, sorry.
laura:
Dang, well there's always gonna be other parties.
Wanna just hang out and watch some movies?
olivia:
Actually I'm helping a friend study tonight.
laura:
Your friend is studying on a Friday night?
olivia:
It's the only time I'm available to tutor her this weekend.
laura:
Oh. Well what subject is she working on, I can come over and help too!
olivia:
I really don't think that's necessary,
just go and enjoy your night Laura.
laura:
But I have nothing to do. I'm so bored and you're never here.
olivia:
Go out and meet some people, I can't be your
only source of entertainment right?
laura:
Jeez, I thought we were friends.
olivia:
We are! I just think you need to put yourself out there
more, broaden your circle of friends.
laura:
Ok. But for tonight I'm just going to stay in.
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"We're all good to go, Laura bought the lie and apparently she's gonna stay in and watch a movie," I squeal as I enter Tessa's dorm.
"Sweet, I'll finish getting ready and we can go in ten," Tessa smiles before turning around and heading towards her bathroom. "By the way, some of my friends were mentioning a secret code that gets you into the party for free, the word is like Owl or something" Tessa shouts from the bathroom.
"Free entrance? That's a yes from me," I laugh.
=
"Shit. I think I butt texted Laura," I say to Tessa while panicked, showing her my lit up screen.
olivia:
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laura:
Huh? What does that mean Olivia?
olivia:
Oh, sorry, must have accidentally texted you.
laura:
Well it's almost 11pm, are you coming back soon? I can't sleep.
olivia:
Am I supposed to tuck you into bed haha.
laura:
Shut up. Don't be mean. I'm just wondering how late you'll be studying like hasn't your friend figured it out by now?? It's the first week of classes, what could she be struggling with so much????
olivia:
Jesus calm down. Just try and go to sleep. I'm just going to spend
the night at my friendsdorm so you don't need to wait up.
laura:
And sleep where?? On the floor?? I think you just need to come back right now.
laura:
Hello??
laura:
Olivia?????
"See, she's a nightmare," I scoff getting my phone back from Tessa's grasp.
"Yikes, you're right. Just don't respond to her until tomorrow or something," Tessa shrugs. I agree and we go back into the pit of drunken dancers with our drinks in our hands.
I feel a presence come up behind me. I turn around and look up, making eye contact with the dream boat from my Classic Lit class.
"Olivia right?" His silky deep voice asks over the music.
"Yeah? You are?"
"Shawn, I sit near you in Classic Lit 101," He laughs.
"Oh yeah, sorry it's hard to see you in this lighting" I shout. I was lying but I had to be casual. "Nice to meet you Shawn..."
"Mendes. It's Mendes" He says laughing, extending his hand for me to shake it.
I took hold of his large but suprisingly soft hand and shook it. "Olivia Moore, nice to make your acquaintance Shawn," I say with a big goofy smile on my face.
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My phone continued to buzz after I put it on silent, forcing me to check it.
laura:
Olivia. It is not midnight and you haven't come back yet
plus you haven't replied to me for an hour. I'm getting worried.
olivia:
Calm down it's alright. Just worry about
yourself and go to bed. I'm fine.
laura:
Sorry I'm "breathing down your neck" all the time.
olivia:
What's that supposed to mean Laura?
laura:
Yeah and I know where you really are Olivia.
olivia:
Laura I really don't know what you're talking about.
I'm sleeping- well trying to sleep at my friends dorm
but your texts keep waking me up.
laura:
You're a liar. Am I really that annoying?
olivia:
I don't have time for this. Yes. You are.
laura:
Wow. It's really difficult for me to make friends here
and I honestly just wanted my own room so I could do my own thing.
It's been so hard having to deal with your awful habits.
olivia:
Excuse me?
laura:
You're a grotesque slob. Clothes always on the floor,
toothpaste all over the sink, food left everywhere.
I'm always cleaning up after you, you really
don't care about anyone except yourself huh?
olivia:
Oh my god. You really need to worry more
about yourself than what I'm doing.
laura:
I can't believe you'd stab me in the back like this Olivia.
