na'

c all around us. The guy with the pure eyes has successfully ignored me

night. I jump and look towards her, wondering what it is this

ha

" she whispers.

red across billboards in a few hours. It is one of my fears, being known fo

nd do what I have to

t directly fall

r had sex bef

from the guy sitting beside me. The same one who

rm under the intensity of those grey eyes and try to loo

water. Without thinking, I reach for the glass set in fron

me, but it is too late as every single drop is down

Elena," she murmur

"Are you sure? Because it de

ey-eyed guy mutters. "I could tell that you wer

ue before I can stop myself. "

me, as if accepting

Someone in the circle asks. "If you ar

. Someone slurs in my head, but it is gone i

life, especially not the one next to me. I don't know him, and I proba

neath his lashes, the way my body reacts, the heat that spread

feeling some level of co

h asks him. What is everyone's obse

anky guy by the makeshift bar. "There. Talk to him and

eath hitches.

f three clothing items. I really

am here in the first place. My typical Friday night is spent in front of a

mour I get out of my life.

etrieves her phone, looks up at me, and winks. But in another second, s

She calls over

Just

ll myself to my feet, then look at the grey-eyed man. "Fine. I'll do y

r person in the circle starts

use I know you

h the circle, making red pa

me

feet. My head feels light, and I remember the drink E

to act all up then. I trip on my own feet and feel myself fall forward. The first thing I

catch me before my face hits the floor. He smells of

amusement in his voice. "Are

t was what got me her

kles. "

dka because I was thirsty, but in my defence

aching out to ruffle m

er this time. It helps

and walks to the sink, filling it with water.

better once

r all. But from the corner of my eyes, I see a scowl plaster