5am Start

Matching Fate

"Xana?" Rian says again as she moves closer to where the rest of us are. She stops in front of me and looks at me briefly before shifting her gaze to Yourri who is still tugging on my arm.

"Yes Rian, I was just about to ask about you " I lie

"You came" she says again and I fight the urge to roll my eyes. Of course, that's why I am right in front of you.

"Yes " I say trying to smile

"Are you better now? " she asks trying to put her palm on my forehead and I move away quickly. I laugh so she's not offended

"Rian, trust me I am fine, I took some painkillers before setting off. " I say in between laughs hoping she believes me, "and besides I didn't like the idea of being home alone"

"I'm really glad you could make it" she stops and takes a look at me and Yourri once more. Yourri makes an attempt to remove her hand but I hold it in place securing it, " I can see you two are matching" she smiles and I know it isn't from her heart.

"What? No" Yourri and I say simultaneously taking a step away from each other. It is funny how few seconds ago I was making sure she doesn't leave my arm.

"Yes way, look at how you're both dressed" Rian says shifting her eyes from me and Yourri repeatedly.

Oh it's funny how coincidences sometimes happen. She's in an olive green dress and I'm in olive green jeans. Honestly the colour suits her. It really does a great job of bringing out her eyes. I don't know about her but the only reason I chose this particular pair of jeans is because it compliments my black shirt very well aside from it being my favourite colour.

"We didn't plan it Rian, coincidences do happen" I add, "and also we weren't under the same roof, she was at Akilah's"

"I don't believe in coincidences, I believe everything happens for a reason, it's called fate " Rian protests.

"Yeah whatever name you want to give it, Adam" i tease. But if what she's saying is true then what does that mean?

"Dork" she juts out her tongue and I laugh, "Anyways you want a drink? " she asks Yourri and me. Our relationship I'd rather not say friendship has grown ever since she told me about her greatest secret.

"In as much as your offer is very tempting, I'm driving so no. I gotta stay sober."

"What about you, Yourri" she asks and i almost bite my tongue from shock, she can't take another bottle or else she won't be able to even walk.

"Thanks but, I already have one that I'm not even able to finish" she answers politely, raising the bottle so Rian can see before taking a big gulp.

"Okay your losses" she says, pointing to us before she disappears into the massive and vibrant crowd.

"Hey googly" someone pokes me with their finger causing me to yelp. Not that it actually hurt.

"What the hell?" I growl only for me to turn to meet Madison's mischievous eyes, making me roll my eyes, "Madison "

"See I got you to do your specialty " she laughs and I roll my eyes yet again. I'm so tired of these people telling me that I roll my eyes a lot.

"There's a lot more to me than just rolling my eyes, care to know?" I smirk and when realisation hits her she gasps making me guffaw. In all honesty, making girls uncomfortable is really fun.

"Cocky much?" She hits me upside the head, "Anyways where's Calle and March and Akilah? I see Yourri here so she must have also made it right?"

"I don't know " I shrug and take Yourri's bottle from her swiftly, in a rapid motion of my hands.