The Purpose Of Finding Love

Julie and her friends part 2

Julie smiled brightly as she danced with Fiona and Cole.

"s**t girl! You got moves!" Cole said looking at Julie as she danced wildly.

"Didn't you know? Julie loves dancing and everyone in the group knows that," Fiona said.

"Well, I don't know that," Cole said.

"That's because you never saw me dancing before. You always missed it," Julie yelled so that Cole can hear.

"Yeah..."

"f**k talking, let's dance on this song," Julie said.

"Yes!"

"Okay."

Julie moved a bit creating space for her to dance as the song changed and one of her favourites started playing.

"She is wild," Rio said looking at Julie.

"Yes, and you love that she is wild," Oslo commented.

Rio smiled softly looking at Julie. "Yeah."

"Haha, don't admire her from afar brother. Talk to her and go on a date before someone ask her out," Oslo said.

"I don't know, man," Rio said.

Rio and Oslo have been friends since they are in preschool. They always had an interest in fine art and now they are in the same university doing the same course.

Julie is Rio's crush from semester one. He met her at a house party.

He couldn't take his eyes away when he saw her dancing on the floor.

Thankfully he knew Bodhi and it was easy for him to have a conversation with Julie.

Rio is on the shy side and he is a bit scared of Julie.

When he finally decided to ask Julie out on a date, Silas asked her out as they got swiped by each other on tinder.

"How many days you gonna be like this? Tell her that you like her. What will you be losing? Nothing, just go for it," Oslo encouraged Rio.

"I will think about it. I easily get nervous around her," Rio said.

Julie tapped her hands on her knees dancing to the tune.

'It was a crush...' Julie and Fiona sang the lyrics as they danced on the lush life song.

"She isn't seeing anyone right now. I asked Bodhi if Julie is single. He said she isn't dating or seeing anyone right now. You have the chance, don't f**k it up this time," Oslo said.

"What ya guys talking seriously about?" Hudson asked.

Rio and Oslo turned their heads to see Hudson and his girlfriend Isla.

"Hey bro. Hey Isla," Oslo greeted.

"Hey, you two," Rio said.

"Hey guys," Isla said.

"Hi," Hudson said.

"Nothing, we were talking about the semester," Rio said.

"Who talks about the semester in the middle of the party, dude," Isla teased.

"Haha, you guys just came?" Osla asked.

"Yeah, man. We went on a date and decided to join the party," Hudson said.

"Not drinking tonight?" Rio asked.

"I will go and get the drinks," Hudson said.

"Yup." Isla nodded her head at Hudson.

Julie can feel the alcohol she had taken a toll on her.

She danced wildly with her friends and other juniors whom she doesn't remember.

The night went on with them playing board games, drinking, dancing and talking with each other.

"Okay, darling. You need to lift your ass from the car so that I can carry you into the apartment," Bodhi said looking at Julie.

Bodhi isn't drunk knowing he has to take responsibility for Fiona and Julie.

He took Fiona inside first and now it's Julie's turn.

"Shit... We are home already? Why are we homeeeee?" Julie questioned drunkenly before trying to get out of the car.

"Wait... Wait... Gently," Bodhi said holding Julie's arm.

He held her properly and gently then helped her out. He picked her up in his arms while Julie wrapped her arm around Bodhi's neck.

"s**t, your hands are so cold!" Bodhi complained and Julie laughed.

"Of course they will be cold if I'm holding the beer," Julie said.

"Haha." Bodhi started walking towards the elevator after locking his car.

"Bodhiiiiiiii.... My brotherrrrr...." Julie started singing.

"Yes, my brother... I'm your brother," Bodhi said.

"You know what? Rio came over and danced with me. He is so bad at the steps," Julie said.

Bodhi laughed, "it was Oslo's idea. That's the reason he came over to dance with you," Bodhi said.

"Ohoh... Oslo is the one who always makes the decisions."

"Hmm."

Bodhi tried his best to press the button but he can't press the elevator button.

"Julie darling... Do a favour and press the button," Bodhi said.

"What button?" Julie pressed her finger on Bodhi's cheek.

"Not my cheek, the elevator button."

"Oh." Julie turned her head and tried to focus on the wall.

"Yeah, right there." Julie pressed the button.

"Good."

The elevator doors opened and Bodhi stepped into the elevator with Julie.

Julie tried to sing something but everything felt drowsy and her eyelids became heavy.

Bodhi taking the support of the elevator wall shifted Julie's weight onto his upper thigh as he pressed the number five button.

The elevator started moving, Bodhi held Julie properly. This happens every time the girls get drunk.

He cannot stay in the party house knowing about the people walking in.

"Happy... Happy... Happy..." Julie started saying.

"You have classes tomorrow, Julie. You are f****d up along with Fiona," Bodhi muttered before the elevator doors opened and he stepped out of it.

"Whatttttt?"

"Nothing, sleep."

Bodhi kept the doors open. He wandered inside went to the guest room in which Julie usually sleeps.

He gently placed her down on the bed and pulled the blanket on her.

"Julie, go to sleep," Bodhi said patting her head.

"Hmm." Julie couldn't say anything as soon as her body got comfortable sleep started taking over.

"Good night," Bodhi said before leaving the room.

He closed the door silently not making any noise.

*

Julie pulled her hood as she placed her head down on the table. There is a lot of noises around her.

"I'm f****d up and the classes were making me want to bang my head on the table," Fiona said holding her head.

"I feel you, sis. I couldn't stay awake in the class nor I was able to concentrate. My head was spinning," Julie muttered.

They weren't able to take a leave. They attended all their classes and right now they are in their favourite cafe.

"What do you guys want to have? I don't want to have the sandwiches," Bodhi said.

"I want to have the espresso shot," Julie said.

"That you need to go and explain him. I can't explain your hangover coffee," Bodhi said.

"Dude, please."

"No, darling. Last time I went and told him the way you wanted. When you took a sip of it and scolded me, I understood I should never order your coffee," Bodhi said.

"Haha, go and order the food. She will come and order the coffee," Fiona said.

"Okay."

Bodhi wandered over to give the order while Julie stayed there closing her eyes.

"b***h, go and order your coffee."

"Two minutes."

Bodhi gave the order and returned. He took his seat beside Fiona.

Julie lazily stood up from her seat and wandered over to give the order. Two persons take the order.

She stood in line looking down at the floor. She is wearing sliders, yesterday's outfit on which she wore Greyson's hoodie.

She knew she looks like a homeless man but she doesn't care.

The line moved forward. Her hood was on and the behind person would never know that she is a girl until unless they see her face.

"Good evening ma'am, how may I help you," the counter person said.

"One Espresso strong shot with no sugar."

"One espresso shot with no sugar."

She looked up and turned her head to see who ordered the same thing as her.

"Ace?" She asked blankly.

Ace's eyes slightly widen in shock before he composed himself.

"Hey," Julie said.

"Hi."

"Ma'am?"

"Sir?"

"Hmm, yeah. So one espresso strong shot with no sugar," Julie said to the person.

Ace told his order again to the person. He can feel the nervousness and also a bit of excitement.

"Two minutes ma'am."

"Two minutes sir."

"Okay."

"Okay."

Julie stepped away from the line and Ace did the same. Julie looked up at him while Ace looked down at Julie.

Ace noted that Julie is having a hangover. He isn't sure but there is tiredness written on her face.

"Wassup? What are you doing here?" Julie asked Ace crossing her arms.

"Hmm, meeting a friend."

"Oh okay," Julie replied. Ace didn't ask Julie any questions. Nor Julie expected him to ask her.

They stood there in awkward silence. Ace doesn't know what to say and Julie is standing there because she is waiting for her coffee.

She doesn't want to go back and come back to get her coffee.

"Two espresso strong shots," the lady called.

Ace and Julie wandered towards the counter. Picked their coffee.

"Hmm bye," Julie said.

"Bye."

Julie turned around and walked away from there while Fiona is looking at Julie with wide eyes.

"Who is that hot s*x?" Fiona asked.

Bodhi shook his head as he is habituated with Fiona's weird namings.

"Someone Greyson knows. Just said hi," Julie replied taking her seat.

Ace rolled his lower lip into his mouth before he nonchalantly looked at where Julie sat.

"Wow, he is so hot. Do you wanna try a shot on him?" Fiona asked excitedly.

"Haha, not interested in him and he has a partner," Julie said.

"Oh, so sad but he is good looking," Fiona said.

"Shut up," Julie replied taking a sip of coffee.

"Yeah, shut up," Bodhi said to Fiona.

Fiona rolled her eyes at Julie and Bodhi.

"Go and get our food. It's our turn," Fiona said when their name is called.

"Yup, ma'am," Bodhi replied before standing up from his seat.

Julie and Fiona got into a different conversation. Bodhi returned with their food.

Ace texted Samuel asking when he is going to be there. Ace didn't expect to see Julie here.

'When you are going to be here?' Ace left a text.

"Haha, let's wear red this time. Last time we wore neon isn't it?" Julie said.

"Yes, last time we wore neon and Ms Brown's face was highlighted. I will wear a different colour just to see her face and reaction," Fiona said.

"Yes."

Bodhi laughed as the girls joked about last year's art day.

Ace couldn't help but look at where Julie sat. His gaze fixed on Julie's smile.

His table is a bit close to her's. He observed that if she is laughing and smiling her dimples are popping out.

He looked away when the guy Julie js sitting with turned and faced the table.

Bodhi observed the guy's face before looking away.

"But do you know who is your work partner?" Bodhi asked Julie.

"It was Kyle but Kyle wanted to be partners with Oslo. So Rio became my partner," Julie said.

"Bro, did you see Hudson's snap stories?" Fiona asked.

Julie ate her red sauce pasta. "Nope, why? I didn't get the time to see any snap stories."

"Rio f*****g danced with you and it was so weird. I mean you looked like a dancer and he looked so stupid," Fiona said.

"Haha, yeah," Bodhi said.

"Seriously? Then let me check," Julie said pulling her phone out.

She started checking the snap stories of the friends on her Snapchat.

"Wow b***h, so many things happened," Julie said laughing out loud.

Ace sipped his coffee but he couldn't stop thinking about Julie as she consistently reminds him of Julia.

He isn't sure but somewhere he felt a slight resemblance in Julie's character that reminded him of Julia.

When Julie looked at him with curiosity filled eyes he saw Julia in her.

"Hey, I'm sorry for being late," Samuel said taking the seat.

Ace looked at Samuel, "it's fine."

"Let's order something first. Then we will have a conversation," Samuel said.

"Okay, it's self-service."

"Where's the menu."

"Here."

Samuel took the menu and went through the menu to give the order.

"What do you want to have?" Samuel asked.

"Anything is fine with me," Ace said.

"I'm going with sandwiches and a cappuccino. Do you want to have another coffee?"

"No, I'm good," Ace replied.

From time to time Ace checked on Julie who is having a good time with her friends.

Ace observed how different Julia's connection was with her friends.

Julia wasn't close with her friends while Julie is close with her friends.

"I'm gonna laugh watching these videos again," Julie said.

"Yeah, me too."

Bodhi observed that the man Julie spoke with kept looking at Julie from time to time.

"But Julie are you sure that the man you spoke with is in a relationship with someone?" Bodhi asked.

Julie looked at Bodhi. "I don't know but the boys said he is seeing someone. I saw the lady so yeah maybe he is dating."

"Why did you ask though?" Fiona asked.

"Because the man kept looking at Julie from time to time. So I got doubt."

"Haha, forget about him. He is just concerned because last time he was the one who helped Greyson in finding me."

"Maybe he is interested in you."

"Nah."