Unusual Beings

Three • Twenty-One

October 1st, 2010

I usually just spent my days laying in bed reading or working my part-time job.

It had been three years since I've been out of the system. I liked living at shelters far more than orphanages and foster homes.

Nobody could touch me anymore, I would never allow it.

This day was different though, it was my 21st birthday.

I decided 'why the hell not?' and finally went out on my own to celebrate. I had no friends but I still went anyway.

I walked around the streets for awhile until I came across a nightclub.

I entered and was automatically met with an energetic and lively atmosphere. Not what I was used to.

I instantly walked over to the bar area and sat down on a vacant stool.

"What can I get ya?" The bartender asked with a smile. I had absolutely no idea what to order considering the fact I had never had a drink before.

"I'm uh, not sure.." I awkwardly chuckled feeling like an idiot.

"She'll have a strawberry daiquiri." A voice spoke up from beside me.

The bartender nodded and proceeded to make the drink. I turned to my side and was met with a blonde woman.

"You look young, never had a drink before?" She questioned.

I laughed and shook my head. "It's my 21st birthday."

"Wow, Happy Birthday! You're not here alone on your special day are you?" She questioned.

I sadly smiled before shaking my head.

The bartender then placed my drink in front of me as I reached into my wallet to pay for it.

"I got it birthday girl." The blonde insisted, winking at me.

"Thank you." I blushed, lifting my drink and smelling it.

"That was the first drink I've ever had. It's perfect for beginners." She chuckled as she watched me take a sip of it.

"So?" She questioned.

"It tastes really good!" I admitted, downing some more of the sweet drink.

The woman and I sparked up a conversation while having some more drinks.

I learnt that her name was Briana and she was only 4 years older than me.

We left the bar area and she introduced me to some of her friends that she came with.

We drank, we danced, and for once in my life..

I felt alive.

The 4 of us stumbled our way out of the nightclub laughing about anything and everything.

Briana held onto my waist as she guided me to a taxi cab.

Briana and her two friends Joaquin and Olivia were all roommates, so I crashed at their place that night.