The painting is done. Every room has it's one pretty colour thank god. You're sweating from the hard day of work as you lay down on the wooden floors since you don't have any furniture to relax on. Becca crawls next to you before also laying down.
"So what's the plan?" She mumbles staring at the white ceiling.
"The plan?" You briefly look at her confused.
"Yeah for you and Phil. How are we going to get you two closer?"
You close your eyes "hmmmm I don't know." Just as you say it you hear a buzz. You open you eyes as Becca rolls into her stomach and pushed up on all fours before re crawling back over to the other side of the room.
She stands with a slow grin that has you raising an eyebrow "I think I got it."
The sound of her voice both worried and intrigues you "what..?"
"Lauren (Becca's sister) just messaged me saying Phil messaged her about seeing us and she said they got to talking and while mums on her night shift she's going to have a party and invite all their old friends (Lauren and Phil are the same age, two years above us, and we're friends at school)." Becca wiggles her eyebrows as you start to shake your head.
"Becca that means all that lot is going to be there" by that lot you mean Lauren and Phils old friend group. They're loud and rude and you just don't want to get involved in that.
Becca gives you a soft smile and sits back down "okay. We don't have to go I just thought it would be a good chance to see him but it's up to you."
Yeah stare at her for a few seconds before biting your lip "you can't leave me okay?"
Chuckling Becca shakes her head "I wouldn't anyway."
*~*~*
"When you said Lauren was having a party I didn't think you meant tonight!" You say going through your clothes that are still in a suitcase in the middle of your floor. You have yet to move any furniture in.
"She works fast" Becca shrugs laying on her back holding her phone above her face typing. She's already ready in her black lace dress since she ran home to get dressed and put on her makeup.
"Why couldn't I just get ready at yours?" You ask finally fining the burgundy dress you want.
"Because everyone don't want to be too early. We want to get there when it's busy so you can slide over to Phil and make conversation about the paint thing."
I guess that makes sense... kind of.
~*~*~*
By the Time you get to Becca's house she's right the party is already crowded and if in full swing. Nervously you swallow not looking forwards to seeing everyone from school again.
"You okay?" Becca asks gently holding your hand for reassurance.
"Yeah" you mumble with a nod.
Becca nods back before knocking on the door since she didn't bring her keys.
Someone you recognise but can't remember the name of opens the door. He tilts his head "I don't remember you... wait aren't you Lauren's sister?" He points a finger at Becca whole swaying a little.
"Yeah and this is my house so..." she motions for him to step back so the two of you can walk in.
With a shrug he just walks away clearing the entrance.
You scan the people and a few look your way in return but mostly everyone is too drunk to take any notice.
Becca pulls you through the crowds with the hand she's still holding.
"Becca!?" You both turn to look to see Lauren. She's stood confused looking at your both "why are you here?"
Obviously Lauren wouldn't be too happy about her little sister and friend crashing the party but at least she's not going full out crazy Lauren mode.
"Errr" Becca looks between Lauren and you "I'm on a mission Lauren. We won't do anything bad don't worry."
Lauren's frown depends "mission?"
"Mhmmm." Becca hums smoking sweetly.
There's a crash and you all turn to see someone has dropped a glass "Okay just please don't you know... be weird..." she sighs before running off to help clear up the glass.
Becca points at her retreating figure "don't be weird? Coming from her?" Lauren is pretty weird. "Anyway come on let's go find lover boy"
You try to not smile but can't help it "don't call him lover boy." You chuckle.
Becca just shoots you a grin before you start hunting the crowd for your prey.
"There he-! Oh..." you both spot him at the same time. He's stood with Ellie.
"Go and bump into him" Becca encourages.
"Again? He'll think I'm clumsy or something."
For the third tile Becca takes you hand and weaves you through everyone until you're closer. "Okay but I just want to let you know I love you very much and I want to help I'm sorry."
Your eyebrows scrunch together as you process her fast paced words "wha-?" You're cut if When Becca nudges Into you.
You stumble right unit Phil. With wide eyes and red cheeks you glare at Becca who grins and give you a thumbs up before sucking behind some people.
"Um..."
Oh right. You look at Phil "I'm sorry. I Er tripped." You wince at how lame that sounds.
His eyes scan you "paint girl..?"
"Um Morgan but yeah" you all but whisper before clearing your throat since the house is very loud "I'm sorry about that did you have to clean it up?"
He waves you off "nah I hid in the back until someone else saw and cleaned it up."
"Right... that's good I guess?"
He nods and you panic not sure what else to say but then you don't get a chance as another voice cuts between you like a knife.
"Who are you?" Her voice comes whiny and pretentious.
"Becca's friend Morgan." Phil answers for you.
Ellie raises an eyebrow and gives you the one over "oh... can we help you?"
You part your lips and stutter a little before shaking your head. You feel so embarrassed.
A warm arm is linked into yours and you look at Becca gratefully. "There you are Morgan. This party kind of sucks want to go back to yours?"
You nod instantly.
"You have your own place?" Phil Asks interested.
"Yeah I'm in the process of moving in. Hence the paint." You answer.
"Cool"'
Your lips quirk up and Becca gives you a knowing look before walking towards the front door.
When you get out into the cold air Becca shivers in disgust "I hate house parties." But then she slowly turns to you before grabbing you shoulders and jumping "you did it! And he was interested!"
You laugh grabbing her hand before dragging her down the street. Becca rests her head on your shoulder "I'm proud of you my baby."
