Souls of an artist

Chapter 3

NATALIA'S POV:

The party was actually really fun and all of Alba and Maria's friends seemed to like me. After people were already kinda drunk(me included) and stopped dancing because they kept falling over every 5 seconds, we decided to play Truth or Dare.

Julia: Maria, truth or Dare?

Maria: Juls, like you, don't the answer already.

Julia: Alright then, I dare you to kiss Africa.

Maria seemed quite eager to do that and Africa didn't seem to mind as people literally had to pull them apart so we could continue the game.

Marta: Natalia, Truth or Dare?

Natalia: Ehh...Truth.

Marta: Who is the most attractive person in this room?

Fuck, what kind of a question is that? Tonta Natalia, who made you pick Truth. I look around the room and then my eyes fall on Alba who is concentrating on tying her shoelaces and poking her tongue out. God, I might die of how cute that whole scene in front of me is. 

Natalia: Alba. Alba is the most attractive person in this room.

I look at her, she looks at me and that tension from before has reappeared in the room. I suppose Alba didn't think that the question in the game was odd at all because she didn't mention it, so why did it feel like that for me? 

After finishing truth or dare the sloppy dancing started again and while I was with Africa and Marilia on the couch I saw Joan and Alba dancing. He was very close to her and very touchy and Alba seemed extremely uncomfortable. I was watching them like a hawk and when I saw Joan trying to kiss Alba several times my nerves really started to build up because he was making Alba feel bad. So on an impulse, I got off the couch and walked over there.

Natalia: Hey man, leave her alone! Can't you see she doesn't want to fucking do that with you?! (I say as I pull Alba closer to me and as far away from him.)

Joan: Who are you to say what Alba wants and doesn't want? You barely even know her!

I take Alba's hand into mine and say:

Natalia: Yes, I may have only met her today but I think I know her enough to recognize the disgusted face she had on when you were harassing her!!

I realized that last part came out very loud and aggressive because suddenly everyone around stopped whatever they were doing and just stared at us.

Damion: Alright Joan, you've had enough, let's go now. 

Damion had to forcefully take Joan out the door because he was refusing to leave. The rest of the people left not much after that whole incident as it ruined the mood of the party. Fucking Joan. The only one who stayed till later was Julia because it was a party dedicated to her as well and she wanted to spend some more time with her friends. Maria and Alba were cleaning the house, although Alba was clearly still shaken up about what had happened, and me and Julia were washing the dishes.

Julia: That was really nice of you Natalia. I'm glad my friends are with someone like you around. 

Natalia: Yeah...I'm glad I am here too. So, what's the deal with Joan and Alba...are they dating or did they used to..? (I ask trying to avoid eye contact with Julia)

Julia: No. I mean Joan's liked her for years and she doesn't like him like that but they are really good friends. It's just that he keeps on trying to change her mind and well when he drinks...stuff like this happens. 

Natalia: Joder, what an asshole. Why does Alba still hang out with him?

Julia: Because Alba does love him as a friend and she also feels bad for not reciprocating his feelings. This girl has got a precious little heart. So be careful around it. (She says and winks at me.)