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Not invited

Nora pov:

I walk in through the large double doors into the foyer where music is booming all around and lights flash from the ceilings. I'd never been to one of Noah's parties before but it honestly looked like a lot of fun, I mean aside from the smell of cannabis invading my nostrils and the clearly very drunk guys and girls shamelessly making out in any space that isn't being crowded by people dancing. I walk around for a little bit before I see the source of all the music which is a dj booth in the middle of the large sitting area, just when I feel like I'm mesmerized by all the new things I'm seeing I feel a hand roughly grab my arm and yank me causing me to face someone.

"Hey what the hell!" I protest loudly ready to give the unwelcome person a piece of my mind when my words suddenly got stuck in my throat. Of course. Why wouldn't it be Noah of all people staring at me with anger in his eyes as his lip twitches in disgust.

"What the f**k are you doing here Goldie? I told you not to come tonight, these parties aren't for kids!"

I feel heat cause my cheeks to redden before I snap back at him "you're a year older than me Noah! I'm not exactly a kid you know and Trish lives here too!"

I scream at him feeling like even more of a child. His eyes scan my face before they slowly take over my body and I feel slightly self conscious of the fact I'd chosen a black skin tight dress to where tonight. Hugging my body now that all my confidence has dissipated I look up at him with hopeful eyes.

"Noah I promise I won't get into any trouble I just wanted to hangout with Trish and mingle.."

He doesn't seem to buy my act and it's very evident when he pulls my hands away from my stomach stopping me from shielding my outfit.

"Oh really then why the f**k are you wearing that? Seriously Goldie do you ever think? I mean you don't even know how to drink for f***s sakes!"

I know he's just looking out for me but I do the most stupidest thing I can think of next, before he can stop me I walk over to a counter filled with shots of clear liquid and down three one after the other. The liquid burns my throat and nostrils so much but I try to hold back my cough so that he sees me unaffected.

Calling my bluff Noah then hands me 4 more shots and looks at them and then at me. The challenge is evident, if I want to stay I need to down these and not cough or throw up. Well bottoms up I guess, I hold the first one up in salute to him before I down it and the three others.

"S-see no problem" I say through lazy eyes, barely holding back the bile in my throat that the liquor has caused to rise from my stomach. Noah arches his eyebrow before turning away slightly "fine you can stay but don't even think about getting drunk. I'm not going to be carrying you up to my sister's room Goldie" he warns as he walks away.

Excitement bubbles in my stomach that he actually let me stay until I see the schools bully making a beeline my way. Great, just great I really can't seem to catch a damn break tonight.

"Oooh look who it is, it's Snora Nora" she laughs and her two minions Jess and Trinity join in. "What do you want Mia.. I'm just trying to enjoy myself"

Mia stops laughing and comes closer to me "don't think I didn't see you talking to Noah you little rat, stay away from him or I'll make your life a living f*****g hell. He's mine!" She says through gritted teeth.

I fight the urge to roll my eyes as I look at Mia, the same old routine she does with every girl in school who looks at Noah. "Mia I'm not interested in Noah" lies. I most certainly am but I'd never tell her or anyone that.

She stares daggers at me "good because he's mine b***h" she says storming past me, making sure to swing her shoulder into mine catching me off balance. I close my eyes preparing for the fall when suddenly strong arms wrap around me "hey are you okay?" I hear a man's voice that I don't recognize.

I look up and I swear my breath gets caught in my throat at the sight of the guy with brown shaggy hair and green eyes. He's wearing a sweater and jeans but damn does he look sophistication. I go to reply to him but am yanked away by another person, I go to yell at the person only to realize it's Noah.

"The f**k are you doing Josh?" Noah asks, he's clearly pissed off but I have no idea why. Josh just smiles at him "hey Noah I was looking for you and found this girl needing help" I shyly smile at him, dropping it as soon as I see the scowl on Noah's face. "I-I'm" I stammer and Noah cuts in "leaving, she's leaving"

Tears well up in my eyes as I look at him "but you said I could stay" hurt lacing my voice "I also said for you not to get drunk but here you are falling over and throwing yourself at other guys like a w***e"

His words cut deep, and the tears threaten to fall even worst than before. His expression remains hard as I look up at him "you know what Noah, not everyone sleeps around like you!" I yell before running up the stairs to Trish's room. I run in and slam the door, jumping on the bed face down. I can imagine the look on Trish's face as her concerned voice comes gently to my ears "Nora are you okay..? What...What happened"

The sobs cause my shoulders to shake "N-Noah" I stammer hiccups leaving my mouth, I swear I can feel the eye roll that Trish does. "Seriously Nora you already know he's a d**k why do you even bother getting upset about him"

More sobs leave me as I look up at her "he..he called me a w***e" I cry even harder. Trish's expression turns deadly as the words leave my lips and before I can say anything she storms for the door and runs downstairs.