The Staircases // 5SOS

Chapter 20

*9:15pm*

Raya's P.O.V.

My mom took way longer than expected to grab her keys and put on her shoes. She also went to the bathroom and changed from her pajamas to her clothes. Long story short I could've been here at least twenty minutes ago but instead I'm just pulling in.

I was going to text Kat and Marj and tell them I was coming but I thought I'd surprise them. I have my mom drop me off by the gate of the mansion with the mailbox that says 'The Malik's'. I still can't remember the girl's name that lives here, that's in my grade, but I remember her brother older Zayn.

Every girl knew about Zayn, well if you went to school with him before he graduated. He was a senior when I was a freshmen, and he was now off at college or something, but I was still praying he'd be here tonight. He was one of the hottest boys I've ever seen in my life.

"There's an awful lot of cars here" my mom observes, scanning the driveway that has multiple parked cars. Thank god it's February and no one is outside doing anything to jeopardize me getting dropped off with no suspicion. Like in the summer when someone was streaking across the lawn.

"Mom. Do you see this place? These people own like ten cars" I exaggerate. I think its eight.

"Yeah" she yawns as I open the door. "Text me if you need anything, have fun. Do you need a ride home in the morning?" she asks through sleepy eyes.

"I'll get a ride home. Don't worry. Go home and get some sleep" I command before shutting the door and walking up the never-ending driveway.

When I get to the door I turn to make sure my mom has left already and to my relief she has. I knock on the door twice before someone answers.

"Hey" I'm greeted by a Malik. I can tell she's a Malik by her tan skin and dark hair and eyes. Zayn has, I think, three younger sisters, and shes one of them.

"Hey" I repeat stepping into the mansion. I start taking off my shoes and think about asking this girls name since I can't remember for the life of me but I don't want her to think I'm rude and have forgotten. I'll just ask Kat or someone.

I walk through the kitchen and into the living room where I see Marj and Kat in what looks like a deep conversation, both holding beers.

"Hey guys!" I yell and wave my hands so they can see me.

They both look shocked but then I see Kat smile wide while Marj holds her surprised expression.

"Raya! My party buddy! What are you doing here?" Kat asks when I get closer.

"Well I saw your guys' snapchat and thought hell maybe I'll come too" I laugh and so does Kat.

"I'm so happy you're here! You wouldn't believe who is-" she's cut off by the voice I heard on a voicemail message earlier. Calum's.

"Raya?" he says walking over to us followed by Michael. Michaels here too? Is this the reason why Calum didn't answer?

I glance between Kat and Marj. Kat gives me a look and I understand now what she was going to say before she was cut off. Marj just looks uncomfortable. It's her first party, I'd expect that.

"Hey" I call as they approach us.

"What are you doing here?" Calum asks looking at me. I'm about to answer but I'm cut off too.

"Oh she came to party with us" Marj interjects and looks from Calum to me then back to Calum.

"Yeah what she said" I laugh and everyone but Marj laughs along.