The Pogues! -chase stokes

New people

    I pull my boat up and dock it right at 5! That gives me two hours to get ready. I head inside and start by taking my clothes off and starting my shower. I haven't been to a party in 3 or 4 months. When my parents passed I got super distant and just stayed too myself. I was always a party animal. I used to be really outgoing and have a lot of friends. Once I moved to South Carolina I lost contact with all of them. It made me realize that most of my friends weren't really my friends. They just stuck by me for the popularity and parties. I step into the shower and feel the hot water rush over my head onto my shoulders and the rest my body. I wash my hair and shave, then wash my body and turn the water off. I wrap a large towel around my body and look into the mirror. I haven't gotten dressed up for awhile either. It felt kinda strange looking into the mirror constantly and seeing my natural self but not feeling like my natural self. I always used to wear makeup and put alittle bit of effort into my hair. Don't get wrong. Not having to do those things on a daily basis is nice and relaxing. I get a chance to embrace my true self.
    I put on a bright green tube top. Which makes my green eyes pop even more! I then slip into white booty shorts that show off all my curves. I sit down in front of my mirror and start applying a tinted moisturizer followed by some powder to set that. I don't like heavy makeup, just enough to accentuate my natural features. I apply a light amount of bronzer and highlight. Then I finish it off with mascara. My hair is naturally wavy even kinda curly depending on the weather. But today I am gonna straighten it. I spend about 30 minutes straightening all my hair and then stand up to get one final look at myself in my mirror. I haven't seen myself like this in months and I missed it. I feel free again. I look at the time and it is 6:30. I go into the bathroom and brush my teeth and pack my purse with some essentials. Of course I don't forget to pack a few joints as I prefer to be high over drunk. I spray myself with my favorite perfume and run into the kitchen to pack a small cooler. I put a few beers and mikes as well as some ice to keep them cool. I hear a knock at my door and head towards it. Through my screen door I see Travis who waves gently at me while staring up and down my body. I give him a slight smile
Me- hey come on in
Travis- hey kirb I didn't know you could get all dolled up. You look good!
Me- thanks Trav!
Travis- no problem!
Me- no seriously...thank you for inviting me and pretty much being my only friend on this god damn island.
Travis- haha of course Kirby you are literally the sweetest person I know and I think everyone on this island deserves to know that.
Me- oh my shush!! I packed us a few drink and A few feel goods for later
Travis- please do not call them feel goods. I get it you are from Florida and god knows what they call it down there but it's just weed or joints up here.
Me- haha I am just fucking with you but you aren't wrong
Travis- okay we should probably go, the party started at 6:30 but we obviously didn't want to show up on time
Travis grabs the cooler from me and heads out the door. I follow behind him and lock my door behind me. We head to the back of my house which is facing the road and I see Travs brand new Jeep. I didn't even know he had a car but whatever. I hop in the front as he starts the car. He turns on the music and we ride in silence for a little. Once we are clearly in the rich side of town he turns down the music to talk.
Travis- so I am warning you if they ask where you live just say around here and that you are new to town. A lot of these kids don't fuck with kids where you live.
Me- you mean the cut. I don't understand this whole kooks and Pogues bullshit. It's ridiculous to me.
Travis- me too but you don't argue with it you just try to live around it. You can't change hundreds of kids minds.
Me- you are right but that doesn't me I agree
Trav giggles as we start approaching a huge house with people in the lawn and loud music coming from it. We park sever houses over cuz that was the closest spot on the street. We exit the car and Trav grabs a beer and hands me a mikes from the cooler. We leave the cooler in his jeep cuz we can always make the walk back for more. Anyways I am sure there are kegs inside. I am kinda bummed by what Trav said about the Pogues cuz that means that group I saw on the water won't be here. I was genuinely interested in getting to know them. Trav knows a lot of people here and starts introducing me to a few girls on the lawn. They had no interest in getting to know me but we're more interested in touching all over Travis. He seems into it but was keeping an eye on me cuz he wanted to show me around.
Me- Trav I think I am gonna go inside to grab A beer. I just finished my mikes!
Trav- okay sure I will come with you
Me- you don't have to I am good on my own. Have some fun with tweedle dee and tweedle dum.
I left his side and started walking towards the front. There were people everywhere just in the lawn so I didn't even want to see the inside. I walk through the door way and was greeted with loud thumping music. I head towards what I think is the kitchen but the house is so big and there are many people I couldn't  really tell. I bump into a guy on the way there and he turns around looking annoyed. He looks down at me and smile spread across his face.
Rafe- hey I am Rafe. I feel like I would know a girl like you. What's your name love?
Me- I am new to town. My name is Kirby!
Rafe- ahh I like that name! Why don't you follow me to the deck out back I can introduce you to some of my friends new girl!
Rafe made me a little uncomfortable but the idea of meeting more people made me follow him. It seemed like it took forever to get through the crowd. Rafe ended up grabbing my hang gently to guide me through the sea of people. We finally reach the deck and then headed toward a group of people sitting around a table. Rafe starts point at them and naming each and everyone
Rafe- this is Kyle, Kelec, Brady, topper, and my sister Sarah. Guys this is Kirby she's new to town
As Rafe says their names they all give a slight smile or wave. Sarah gets up and shakes my hand.
Sarah- hey welcome I hope the island was everything you ever expected!
Sarah seemed nice. She obviously said her last statement sarcastically but it made me giggle.
Me- oh yeah absolutely everything I ever wanted. I won't lie though these parties are amazing. Back in Florida we had parties but never like this.
Topper- yeah we do go all out when it comes to these things. Wanna line?
He said as he started to form one on the table.
Me- oh no thanks I got my own stuff that I can tap into
Topper- oh ah understandable you will get along just well with Sarah.
Topper and Sarah were clearly a thing. He had his arm around her at all times and they did that whole couple thing where they talk quietly just the two of them. I stand with them for awhile but then decide to go find Trav since it's getting kinda late and I wanted to smoke those joints. I head toward the front lawn and I can't find him anywhere. By this time he had to of moved from the front law. So I head inside through the front and search the sea of people. After looking for half an hour. I decided to get some help. I head into the kitchen and ask this guy by the keg if his knows Travis and he said he does but he hasn't seen him. I turn around in a huff and decide to head upstairs to see if he is up there. I go to the second floor and see a long hallway of a few couples making out. I dodge past them looking at each one to see if it's Trav. I then get to the end of the hallway and see a door with light coming from under it. I knock twice and hear some whispering and I girl yell "one minute" I lean against the wall and wait patiently. The door swing open and a girl who is fixing her hair walks out. She give me a slight nervous smile and speed walks down the hall. Then a boy walks out with his head down zipping up his pants. When he lifts his head I see it's Travis. I roll my eyes as he tries to explain him self in a jumble of words and stutters. He follows me down the stairs and out the front door. I turn around and just start laughing.
Me- Trav I did not know you were that kinda guy...
Trav- I swear I am not that was a one time thing...
He said panicking
Me- Trav I don't care I just think it's funny now let's go back to my place and smoke these joints. Okay?
Trav- dear lord Kirby you surprise me everyday. Yeah let's go.
    We head to his car and get settled as we drive off back to the cut. We get to my house faster than I thought and we headed inside. Connor was home but asleep due to his long hours so I quietly grabbed a sweatshirt and meet Trav on the porch. We head down to the dock and sit on the edge as we light up and pass the joint back n forth
Trav- sooo how was your first party on the outer banks?
Me- it was good I meet some nice people. No one that I would call friends yet but I did enjoy myself. Thank you for bringing me!
Trav- no problem sorry for bailing on you like that. I assumed you meet some people so I did too
I just give him a slight nod of understanding and grab the joint he was handing to me. I take a few hits and rest into travs side as he takes the joint and I play in the water with my feet. We sit there in peace for awhile until Trav got tired and decided to go home. We say our goodbyes and I head inside. I get changed to my sweats and put my hair into a braid. I slide on my shoes and grab another joint and decided to take a walk down the street. I light up the joint and take slow and deep hits was I walk in the dark. I had pasted several houses but approached a house with the back yard lite by a fire. I hear soft music and loud giggles and conversation. I stop for a minute and hear a familiar voice. It was JJ and Kiara. My slight drunk and definitely stoned self decided to head towards the back to say hi. As I come around the corner of the house Pope runs into me. He seems surprised but quickly realized who I was.
Pope- woah Kirby I didn't know you were there. Hey why were you there?
Me- oh um i am sorry I just was taking a walk and heard you guys and thought I recognized the voices so I wanted to come say hi. Sorry I am stoned I should have never entered your property.
Pope- don't worry about it Kirby I am sure kie and definitely JJ would love to see you. And trust me they are all stoned too so you will fit right on in
Me- oh wow thanks Pope! I am right behind you
Woah I feel so awkward now. But Pope is a genuine guy so I don't feel as out of place. Jeez I feel weird actually getting to know these guys under these circumstances.  I hope they like me and won't be weirded out. And maybe John B will actually talk to me this time.