Flatmates

31

'I am surprised you kept up' Harry slurred in my ear as we headed for the smoking area. Harry had his arm protectively around my shoulder, guiding me through the crowds like a child you don't want to lose.

When we make it outside, the air hits me like a lead brick and I stumble. I slide down the wall onto the floor, realising that standing is probably no longer an option. Harry does the same, handing me a cigarette as he hits the floor. He lights it for me before lighting his own and we just sit there in silence for a few moments, enjoying the feel of the smoke hitting our lungs.

'Fuck. I am never drinking again' I moan as I topple into Harry. He wraps his arm around my shoulder to make sure I didn't fall anywhere else before speaking.

'I have never seen you this drunk' he slurred, taking a toke on his cigarette. 'I don't think I have ever been this drunk. The ten shot challenge definitely finished me off.'

We just sit there together, smoking cigarette after cigarette in virtual silence. Ignoring all of the people surrounding us smoking and drinking.

'Guys, you have been gone for an HOUR. We thought you had left!' Freezy and Lux suddenly appear in front of us. 'Jesus how drunk are you?'

'I don't think I can walk' I laugh as Freezy clocks the state I am in.

'Not sure I can either' Harry slurs as he attempts to stand, failing and falling back onto the floor.

'Jesus Christ' Lux groans. He grabs Harrys hands, pulling him to his feet before putting his arm under his and around his waist to hold him up. 'You got Jess Cal?' He asks, waiting for Freezy to nod before starting to walk Harry towards the exit.

'Come on missy' Freezy says as he takes both of my hands in his, pulling me to my feet then grabbing my waist before I fall. 'Damn girl, you are hammered!' He stands in font of me, crouches down then says 'jump.'

I jump on his back, he grabs my arms around his neck as I wrap my legs around his waist and he heads for the exit that Lux and Harry had just left through.

Freezy sat me in the taxi whilst Lux did the same with Harry, both climbing in after. When we reach the appartment block, I make to stand. I fail instantly, falling on the floor next to the taxi and promptly vomit. I don't remember anything after that.

***

When I open my eyes I am still drunk. Not as drunk as the night before, but certainly not sober. I pull myself to a sitting position and look as the mess surrounding me. Freezy is in Harrys bed next to me, Harry passed out in a ball on the floor and a bin containing vomit next to the bed. Oh Jesus Christ.

I look for my phone, finding it on the bedside table with a glass of water and a pack of painkillers. Someone was definitely thinking ahead, and I highly doubt it was me!

I take the painkillers, drink the water then lay back down, drifting straight back off to sleep.