It had been a long week, one that she would have been quite happy to forget completely, but it was her birthday, and her friends had arranged a party for her, and who was she to say no to a party. Besides, she'd already bought a new dress for the occasion, and it had showed off her legs so well when she'd tried it on in the store.
As she entered the house she shared with two of her friends, Kylie and Jen, along with Kylie's boyfriend Tom, she was met by banners and streamers hanging from the ceiling, walls and anywhere else they seemed to have been able to hang them, and the sound of Jen calling through from the kitchen.
''Tom, how many more crates of beer is there in your car after that one?''
''It's not Tom.'' Sian said as she walked into the kitchen, seeing the worktops covered with bottles, cans and plastic cups, and Jen stood on a chair hanging yet another banner above the inside of the patio doors. ''Oh Sian, good, pass me more tape will ya.'' Jen said as she pointed to the table behind her.
''Could you guys have bought anymore banners?'' Sian asked, as she picked up the roll of tape, tearing a piece of and handing it to the other girl. ''You know Ray's gonna go mad if you wreck the walls with tape all over them.'' Ray was their landlord, who they'd had a few run-ins with in the past over their parties and 're-decorating of the house'.
''Stop stressing babe, it's your birthday. Anyway, he only came to check the place last week, he won't be back for another three months now.'' One of the things Sian liked best about Jen was how easy going she was about things. They had been best friends throughout high school and had made sure they were able to live in the same house when they got to university. Besides, she was right, she shouldn't worry about little things like wallpaper, especially on her birthday. She was young and in university, and she was determined to have fun that night, and maybe find herself a hot bloke. It had been four months since she'd broken up with Todd, after she'd found out that he'd cheated with one of the freshman cheerleaders. One thing she swore she'd never be, was a doormat for men like she had watched her mum become when she was growing up.
''Yeah, guess you're right.'' She smiled as she placed the tape back down on the table. ''Anything else you need me to do?''
''Nah, Tom's bringing in the rest of the drink and then I'm gonna get ready. You may as well go start glaming yourself up now, lady of the moment an' all that.''
''Great, thanks. You know, I think tonight could end up being pretty good.'' She said as she made her way up the stairs.
''Pretty good? Tonight's gonna be unforgettable!'' she heard Jen shout after her before she closed the bathroom door behind her.
A few hours later and a large number of people had started arriving for the party, a lot of who Sian was pretty sure she hadn't ever even said one word to the entire time she'd been at uni. The atmosphere was buzzing though, and Sian had to admit that she was having a really good time. She was a couple drinks in when she noticed a couple of Tom's friends come through the front door with a few pretty girls at their side, one in particular catching Sian's eye, making her wonder which of the tall muscular basketball players had managed to bag himself someone that gorgeous.
She did note however, that whilst the Brunette was without a doubt beautiful, she wasn't the type Tom's mates usually went for. They usually always arrived with the girliest cheerleader types, perfect hair, perfect make-up, short dresses showing off everything they had, leaving nothing to the imagination. This girl though, she was dressed in ripped skinny jeans, a light bluey-green and pink chequered shirt and a pair of grey Converse Hi-tops, which in Sian's opinion were some of the comfiest shoes you could ever wear, and the thought made her smile for a moment.
''Happy Birthday Siany.'' Neil wrapped his arms around the Blonde and hugged her tightly. ''You having fun?''
''Thanks Neil. Yeah, it's good so far'' Sian pulled back and smiled at the athletic lad. As she glanced just behind him, her eyes met those of the beautiful Brunette who had come in with him and his mates. Her eyes bore into Sian like she was looking right through her.
''Oh, yeah…'' Neil broke Sian from her gaze as he stepped back and gestured towards the girl now beside him. ''Siany this is Sophie, the only girl that can kick our butts on the court. Sophie, Sian – also known as the birthday girl tonight.''
''Hi.'' Sian smiled at the girl in front of her who took a step closer to her.
''Hey.'' The Brunette smiled which seemed to light up her whole face, and only made Sian's own smile grow. ''Happy Birthday.''
''Thanks.'' For some unknown reason, Sian felt herself blush slightly under the other girl's gaze. She knew what it felt like, but there was no way she could actually fancy a girl, was there? And especially not after having just spotted her a few minutes ago, she just found her intriguing, yeah that was it…
''So you can beat Neil here in a game of Basketball eh? Surprised the two of you can be friends.'' Sian smirked at the tall lad beside her, having known him since they were kids and learning over the years what a sore loser he could sometimes be.
''Give over Siany, I'm not that bad a loser anymore… am I?'' he asked, looking towards the Brunette beside him, who raised her eyebrows in an 'are you kidding' kind of way. ''Okay, okay, so maybe I hate to lose. Should have known not to argue with two ladies at the same time.'' Sian giggled at her friend having to admit something he didn't want to, not realising that the other girl was watching her and thinking to herself how the sound of the Blonde's laugh may actually have been the most adorable thing she'd ever heard.
Before there was an opportunity for him to get caught up in any other discussion that may mean him having to admit anything else, the fair haired lad made a quick decision. ''I'm gonna grab a drink, you coming?'' he asked as he looked to Sophie who dragged her eyes away from Sian and nodded at Neil in response.
''Erm, yeah.'' She looked back at Sian with a smile. ''See you later maybe?'' Sian nodded, unable to take her eyes away from the older girl who followed her friend into the kitchen to get a drink. A moment later, she noticed Sophie glancing back in her direction, and it looked like she was checking her out as her eyes skimmed over her body before catching her eye and she quickly turned back around and disappeared into crowd in the kitchen.
