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17

Ellie's P.O.V

I wake up in the comfort of my own bed. I'm a little confused as to how I got here. I don't remember much after sharing a joint with Drew.

I know damn well I have work today, so I force myself out of bed. I hop into the shower to wash the smell of weed off of me. I doubt it's effective, but I try anyway.

Audrey texts me, informing me she's on the way. I put on light makeup and don't bother with my hair. The waves from last night are still there. 

Once I'm ready, I walk downstairs. Lily's sitting at the counter finishing up homework that's probably due today. When she sees me, she rolls her eyes.

Still mad about last night I guess. 

"What?" I ask anyway.

"You don't remember?" She scoffs. 

What is she talking about? 

Her eyes widen is realization. "Oh my gosh, you don't!"

Before she has time to explain, her ride beeps their horn outside. She packs up in a hurry and rushes out the door before saying goodbye.

What has her dumb sister done now?

Audrey texts me when she's here and I leave, grabbing a pop tart on the way out.

She smiles as I sit in her car. I toggle with the radio station, finding a good song.

"Hey, any chance you know what happened to me last night?" I ask curiously.

"Uh... what?" She asks. 

I explain, "I was faded. Have no memory of it at all. Lily was shocked that I don't remember, so I'm assuming it was something dramatic."

Audrey cringes. She knows something and is hiding it. 

Maybe I don't want to know.

She decides to shrug instead of admitting my faults.

What a bitch.

We arrive at the mall and walk in together in silence. She hugs me goodbye and tells me to let her know if I'll need a ride home. I'm confused as to why I wouldn't, but don't question it.

I clock in and go full work mode. I help customers and restock simultaneously. 

An hour passes when Drew comes in. He goes straight to the back office. I wait for him to come out. Maybe he can explain what happened.

He walks out again and my jaw drops. His nose is bruised and covered in bandages. "Drew!" I yelp. Once he's closer, I ask what happened.

"You don't remember?" He asks, offended.

Why does everyone remember what happened except me?

I shake my head. 

"Maybe it's for the better," he mutters. He looks over to me again with a pained expression. "I don't think we should see each other anymore."

"W-what?" I stammer, confused at this sudden outburst.

He gives a weak smile. "It'll just hurt to leave you when I find my real soulmate." He's lying through his teeth. Something happened last night that caused this.

Instead of explaining, he just works quietly. 

I don't want to fight him, but I stand there defeated.

"Friends, though. Or else it'll make work awkward." He jokes and playfully nudges me. 

I return the smile and absentmindedly fold clothes for the rest of my shift.