Chapter 1
"Come on Abby, it'll be fine. You could use the distraction too, right? Please, come with me and be my wing woman!" I scowl at my bestfriend from across the room, peering at her through my glasses.
"I really don't need any distractions right now, Sam; we have finals coming up soon and I want to make sure I'm fully prepared. You should do the same." She snorts.
"You've been hitting the books for a while, so I'm sure you've got this all figured out by now. I just need to wind down—and besides, it's Friday."
"Since when have you needed me to unwind?" I eye her quizzically She walks up to the couch and sits beside me fidgeting slightly
“I'm worried about going by myself; I understand that Anthony is attending as well".
Anthony had been Sam's partner since freshman year, but she'd recently learned of his infidelity. He hadn't called or explained, leaving her to pick up the shattered pieces of what had been their relationship. Every milestone and memory they'd shared felt like a mockery with this new knowledge. She was done; calling off the relationship was the only thing she could do.I held her hand as I spoke.
Sam, you know that large social gatherings aren't my thing, especially not a frat house party. But I'll make an exception this time; afterwards, though, don't rely on me for attending anymore parties. Agreed?
The force of her hug sends the air out of my lungs making me tap her back repeatedly for release.
Really? If that's the case we have a deal. Thank you so much Abby. I have a class in the next fifteen minutes when i get back I'll help you prepare. I promise you, you're not going to regret it.
I suck in the much needed air back into my lungs as i watch my best friend zoom around my dorm kitchen fixing herself a sandwich to go then wince.
“I don't think I'll need any help getting ready"
Oh hush, i can't have you wearing your typical jeans and flowery blouse to the party now can i?
Sam. I don't need four hours to get ready that's totally unnecessary.
She frowns "You agreed so suck it up, my class ends by 2:30 I'll be here by 4"
"What time is the party?"
"9"
I gape at her, You can't be serious"
I am. Gotta go, see you soon Abby. Love you
I sigh shutting my book close, this was a disaster and knowing Sam she probably would do something stupid to get back at Anthony and that was the main reason i agreed to this in the first place, to stop her from doing anything stupid.
