Natalie

y see me there. Riley says it’s because I look stunning. I catch up

ould talk all day long about his upcoming game as if he doesn't spend enough time with his pla

Norris turns and calls out his

st laugh, “Oh

over to

at?” Rile

the directio

scular t

Standing next to

that kind of

ay you are.” I snort. Mom says tha

the first time? Wes

im again. S

ow..May be

er with Riley, enjoying my drink, pondering my plans for

there” She eyes a corne

ice Norris heading towards us. R

ance floor. There is barely any space to stand, let alo

ot leave Ril

me up, Riley

use the restroom,” and jus

a back-stab

ause I have to say I actually en

aning in and closing the distance. His words make me feel bad about leading him

’t answer, I call West. He doesn’t answer either. After a while, I finally notice them going out of the house together. I ca

tracing her body, finally reaching her face. I know what’s about to happen. I know I am not prepared to see this. But still, I freeze in my spot as he cups her cheeks and ki

I saw. My mind cannot stop concluding the

their fi

t shocked o

s. They probably do this oft

orthless. I grab a drink or two to numb myself and stare at a blank space on

d with his friends? I look around in frustration trying to spot someone. Some

her drink, I hear

t. I have seen him at school but don’t know his name. West knows him. Probably he will work

rpose.” I tell him while taking a gulp. He t

sloppy girls in bed.” He closes the dista

one of the bedrooms. As I walk with him I can feel my steps are not steady. I am way more drunk than I thought. But somehow I don't care about my safety right now. My head is reeling from all the memories I shared with West. Ti

e to a corner and pushes me against the wall and say

feels right now. He pulls my dress up and pushes his hand into my panty and mumbles against my lips, "Let me wet your pussy while w

ngers, I cannot help but imagine i

o my ears. “She’s drunk, yo

dn't leave her without f

Nor

hat they are arguing about or that guy lets me go easily. Norris grabs my hand and starts taking me out of the house. He says something, but I cannot make it out. I am fairly intoxicated and emotional to understand anything, and the music i

now? Are you stupid or so

hey were just too busy to meet me. I was too stupid to connect the dots. To understand the obvious. Did West sim

ven listen

rom me, Norris?” I

ha

I don’t even pay attention to

ou from that creep. Do

l tell me I didn’t pick up his call last night or didn’t kiss him back tonight. The thought itself makes me furious. I know Norris isn’t at fault. He is the one who probably saved me, but him standing in front of me makes me angry at him. I

Or do you need a blow job here?” I glan

home. But you know what? I don’t want a bitch in my car anymore!” He paces away but tu

. Tears finally come out of my eyes. I walk

e and silently cry on a park bench. Some boy

ng out with James?” Someone ask

her away. Shame! It was

front of everyone if Norris hadn't interrupted." A

to meet me near the car. I get up and walk towards the parkin

me a chance!” a boy suggests, tryi

us?” someo

ould run a trai

he point of asking? I am

ast few steps so I won't be blinded by the cover

me alone as they notice I am not alone anymore. Norris takes off as soon as he sees

. The car reeks of sweat and sex. I wish I hadn’t gone mad at Norris for no reason. Then I could have avoided sitt

s, shaking his head. I am not even sure what he is talking about? Me trying to sl

om you either West. You sleeping with my friend. At the same time, I don’t want

West as I see him taking the route to my house.

but you didn’t answer,” He

ay q

e sometimes. Last time when I mis

en avoiding me for weeks.

ve happened? Norris saved you and you still gave him a har

summer and I confronted you? And YOU… It was you who yelled at me!” I ign

es his head. “You know what! Let’s give us a break for a w

ilence. Tension is thick between us. But I have had enough. This needs

like her?” I

ha

the back seat. I

time, we were together. We shared so much. How could he just start sleeping with someone e

gonna make things public?” I ask him, tr

you about it. But you keep mentioning that God-Damn fight!” He ignores my que

that it’s happening to me at this very moment. I was stupid to expect we co

out my voice cracking, “Then

o you mean?” My heart cracks a little more. “We ne

was living an illusion? Yes, it wasn’t official. But no, it wasn’t clear.

’t want him to see me cry. I cried enough over him th

kn

wrong. I kept givin

id. So fuc

ts at once. ‘We are better than that.’ Because we ain’t in

nds with

sleep with him but not good enough for a relationship. Not good enough for others to know. He had told me we would tell others

y phone and cry myself to sleep. I don’t want