RIVER
Lana pulled me to the dance floor, but as soon as I turned, my body hit another body, and the drink in my hand dropped to the floor, the liquid spilling all the way. I look up, and instantly I want to run away. Taylor? What was he doing here? Was he coming to this party? Of all the other parties happening, why did he have to come here?
I want to back away or disappear or anything, but nothing happens. I am still rooted in the spot with Taylor staring at me, the smirk on his face going up. "Hi, sweetheart," the words roll off his tongue intentionally.
I have to act as though I do not know him, so I take a step back. "Oh my goodness, I am so sorry." He looks up at me with a frown at my reaction.
"R..."
"I can pay for your dry cleaning," I say before my name can leave his mouth. I
