Future Favorite Regret (Jalex)

4: We're All Just Weird Kids in the End

Title: Attention by We Are The In Crowd

"Hey guys," she says softly. All of us stand up and hug her- except Vic- for obvious reasons. She laughs as we pull away. 

"Why did your mom call?" I ask. I pull up a chair for her. She thanks me and sits down. 

"Well, I wanted to surprise you guys. I thought you'd be at the park, but you didn't show, so I was going home when I overheard a couple talking about a guy in the ice cream shop talking orgies, and there's only one person in the entire world that does that," she says and looks at Justin. 

"See? I saved the day! JUSTIN STD!" He shouts. Everyone looks at him again. "Oh, yeah- that sounds wrong."

"How are you?" I ask. 

"Well, it's weird seeing sunlight and you guys." She shrugs. "But, I like it here better than in there. Psych hospitals are terrifying." 

I nod. "Understandable."

"Tay, I'm throwing a sleepover party over the weekend. Do you wanna come with?" Lisa asks. Tay nods. "GOOD. I have so many ideas."

"Do any of them involve alcohol?" Justin asks. "Because I can provide."

"Oi, we're in high school." Kellin snaps. 

"I won't tell if you won't," Justin shrugs. 

"Should we try to stay angel children?" I ask slowly. 

"Are we being serious right now? All of us have had a drink or two. Stop the innocent child game," Justin groans. "Vic is either already like this or will be soon."

"I found the perfect group," Vic says softly. He pulls Kellin closer. "You've gotten drunk?"

"Buzzed, but sure," Kellin shrugs. It's obvious he isn't functioning because of how close Vic is. 

"All of us managed to get drinks at some point in time, now, shall I provide?" Justin asks. "Unless the whole underaged thing scares you too much."

"This could go badly... Just bring a little bit." Lisa says slowly. "And as long as everyone's responsible... It should be fine." 

Justin nods. "Wine coolers, it is!"

The lady brings the ice cream, but then she notices Tay. "Oh, I'm sorry what would you-"

"Vanilla ice cream, please? Plain?" Tay asks nicely. The lady sighs and passes around the ice cream before leaving. 

"How was the first day?" Tay asks. 

"Sad. I'm friendless in science, and as if that isn't bad enough, I also have Trace."

Tay winces. "Hopefully I have science with you then. I get my schedule tomorrow."

"Wow," Vic says. "This is actually pretty good." 

"See!" Kellin throws his arms up in the air. "You silly Mexican bean."

Vic blinks in confusion.

"Oh right! Tay, this is Vic, he's new to the school. Vic, this is Tay," Kellin says, realizing they haven't introduced themselves to each other. 

They awkwardly shake hands. 

"Let's play a little game!" Justin suggests. "Would you rather?" Everyone nods in agreement, seeing as though it suddenly got awkward, and being the people we are, awkward is weird. 

"I'll go first," Kellin offers. He clears his throat. "Would you rather kiss Trace, or date Jack for two weeks?"

All of us groan. "I hate you," Rian grumbles.