False Foes

Two

When I get to school I notice that not many people are in the parking lot. It's normally packed by the time I get here and I have to park closer to the back. Today I was able to park in the third row.

I get my bag out of the back seat and I head to the music hallway. This is where my first class is. I open the door to the school and I see the back of Micheal's head. I know it's him because his hair the same teal blue it was yesterday. I walk up to him and start to say hi when I see who he's talking to. "Hey Mikey, when did you start hanging out with orchestra?" I questioned him. Before he could say anything Luke jumped in from out of nowhere and started in, "You're always starting shit. Why do you give a fuck about what Indie does?" Then Indie grabbed his arm and they walked away. I'd never even seen him around school before. Was he new here? Mikey just looked at me and laughed then we made our way to first period.

I have first and fourth period with Mikey today. They're both music classes.

Nothing really happened at school today. Classes sucked but they normally do on Fridays.

I get home to find Ash walking in the door with a couple cases of beer. I walk in behind him to see there is an endless supply of alcohol on the kitchen counter. "Ash, what the fuck? Why did you buy so much? I though it was just supposed to be a small party. Doesn't look too small to me." Ashton grinned and told me to grab a couple cases and carry them to the basement.

"What time is this thing supposed to be starting tonight anyway?" I ask. Ashton yells from upstairs, "People should start getting here at eight. The boys and I are performing at nine." "Who all is coming," I continue. "Uh, some friends..Indie." He answers. "Wait," I question. "So Luke and Indie are coming?" Ashton trots downstairs and grabs me by my arm. "Bea, don't start any shit. Not tonight. I'm begging you." Why is he messing around with a junior in high school. He's twenty now. I just sigh and run upstairs. I need to get ready I guess.

When I get into my room I glance at my clock and it says 5:45. I'll have to help Ashton get everything set up so I'll need to get ready pretty fast. I take my contacts out and put on my glasses. I grab a black nirvana tank and I tie my hair up with the help of a red bandana. I was already wearing black jeans so I'll just wear those for tonight and next I redo my makeup.

As I'm walking down the stairs I hear the door open and I see Luke and Bea walk in the door. Instead of acknowledging them, I walk straight to the basement stairs.

Ashton's downstairs setting up the beer pong table. He asks me to go grab the chips from upstairs. He bought at least six bags.

By the time I get them all into bowls I grab a couple and start walking down the stairs. Something happened and I tripped. Oh my god. This is it. The most embarrassing moment of my life.

Right when I'm sure I'm going to hit the ground something catches me. Someone catches me. I figured it was Ashton, big brother to the rescue, but to my surprise it was someone else. It was Luke.

After he was assured I was stable to stand he looked me deep into my eyes and then turned to walk away. I was in such absolute shock that I couldn't even mutter the words thank you. Just then there was a knock at the door.

Shit. It must be eight.