Normani:
I'm standing around talking to Demi and Justine . I have a beer in my hand and have been sipping it all night. I think Derrick has made me hate the thought of drinking forever. But, I need to make it look like I'm drinking or everyone will be on my case.
First rule of a high school party, always have a drink in your hand. Especially, when you don't want to drink, because someone will always offer more and next thing you know, you're drunk. And that's the last thing I want.
"Hey, Mani" I hear Josh's voice come behind me.
I sigh and turn around to greet him. "Hey, Josh ."
"So, where's the girlfriend ?"
"Girlfriend ?" Demiand Justine say at the same time.
"I knew you weren't seeing anyone." He exclaims.
I can't help but roll my eyes.
"I am seeing someone. I just don't feel the need to tell everyone my personal business." I sneer.
"You're dating someone?" Demi ask excitedly. "How come you didn't tell me?"
"Demi, I'll talk to you later about it."
"Oh, come one, tell me. I knew you were acting different. It does explain where you're going after work and on the weekends now..."
"Demi, please!"
"Ok, Ok!" she raises her hands in defeat. I look at Josh and he looks like he swallowed a wasp. Maybe now he will get a hint.
One of the guys call him over and he disappears into the crowd.
"You weren't just saying all that to get Josh off your back were you?"
"No Demi, but can we please talk about it later?"
I need more time to figure out what I'm going to say. I can't tell Demi that I'm dating Dinah Hansen . She has one of the biggest mouths and would tell everyone. Don't get me wrong, I love the girl. But, her journalism background gets the best of her.
I glance down at my phone to see if Dinah texted, but nothing. It's not like her; she's usually always at least texting me. But, she did say earlier that she was going out with her sister , so I hope she's having a good time. She deserves it.
