They entered their home after buying their burgers and sat at the table. Sam handed each one their burger and began eating in silence. Marley found it odd that her talkative friends were quiet the whole time, which made her suspect that they were up to something. When they finished, they stood up and cleaned the table. They walked to the living room and sat on the couch.
"So, Marley... Are you dating anyone?" Sara asked.
"Right to the point, right?" Marley muttered.
Sam laughed. "Yes, she has a girlfriend." She said teasingly.
Marley threw a cushion at her friend, Sam catching it before it hit her. "She's not my girlfriend." She said annoyed.
"But you want her to be." Sam said smirking. Marley glared at her.
"Who are you talking about? I wanna know!" Sara moved her hands in the air waiting for an answer impatiently.
Marley sighed. "She is a FRIEND," she said looking at Sam and then at Sara. "We went to high school together and we were best friends until I moved here."
"And if you're only friends then why did you almost kissed her?" Sam asked with her signature smirk. Marley looks down and covers her face with her hands, blushing profusely.
Sara stared at her. "Oh my god. I can't believe this. Look at you."
"It's no big deal," Marley said, still covering her face. "It's not like we talked about it. When we met today for lunch, she didn't say anything."
"Maybe she's just scared." Sara said.
"Scared? Of what?" Marley asked looking at her.
"Maybe she likes you and she's scared of you not feeling the same way."
Marley shook her head. "She doesn't like me like that. Or does she?" She thought for a moment. "I don't know."
"It's obvious that you like her, Mar." Sam said seriously, her smirk gone.
"Can I meet her?" Sara asked smiling.
Marley looked at her with wide eyes. "You wanna meet her?" She asked.
"Yeah," Sara said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. "I wanna meet this girl that made you blush the moment she was brought into the conversation. And besides, we could kill two birds with one stone, I meet this girl and we all hang out."
"Which for you means that we go to a bar so you can get drunk." Marley said, rolling her eyes.
Sara nodded. "Exactly. You know me."
"I think it's a great idea," Sam said standing up. "Let's go tonight." She walked to the kitchen and returned with a bucket of ice cream and three spoons.
"I don't know." Marley said unsure.
"Just call her, the worst that could happen is that she says no." Sara said shrugging.
"Fine, I'll call her. But I'm going to my room." She said standing up and walking to her room.
"Afraid of us embarrassing you in front of your girlfriend?" She heard Sara shout. She rolled her eyes. Sisters.
She walked to her bedroom and sat on the bed, taking her phone out and dialing Kitty's number.
"Hello?" She heard her voice after a few rings.
"Hey Kitty, it's Marley."
"I know." Kitty laughed.
Marley chuckled. "Right. Well, my friends and I are going to a bar and I was wondering if you would like to come with us." She said, leaving the fact that her friends insisted on her inviting Kitty.
Kitty stayed silent a few seconds before answering. "Umm... Okay, that sounds like fun."
"Alright, I'll text you after we decide where to go." She told her.
"Great. See you later." Kitty said. After they hang up, she walked to the living room where her friends were sitting. They looked at her expectantly.
"So what did she say?" Sara asked smirking.
Marley sat on the couch. "She agreed." She answered. "But you can't do anything to embarrass me or make her uncomfortable." She said glaring at them.
Sam gasped and placed a hand on her heart. "You wound me by assuming we would do such things."
"It's true though," Marley said. "And you know it."
"Whatever you say." Sam said.
"Okay guys. Let's think of a good bar where I can get drunk." Sara said, stopping the little argue the other two were having.
Sam clapped her hands one time. "I heard of this bar from someone at work, they said it's really good. It's near the station. We could go there if you want." She suggested. The other girls agreed. Marley took out her phone and texted Kitty the address. They agreed to meet in an hour so they could all get prepared. Marley walked to her room and look through her clothes looking for a nice outfit. She decided on a sleeveless black dress that reached her knees. She brushed her hair and put on black high heel shoes. When she was ready, she walked out and at the same time Sam came out of her own room across the hall wearing a dark blue skirt and a 3/4 sleeve white top.
"Damn you two look hot as hell." Sara said walking to them once they went to the living room. She was wearing a red high neck lace neck with long sleeves.
"Let's get going ladies." Sam said putting on sunglasses.
Marley looked at her. "You know it's already dark outside right?" She said teasingly.
"Yes I'm aware of that. I'm just trying to act cool." Sam told her.
"Come on you two. Let's get going, I want some booze." Sara said walking out. They walked out and got into Sara's car. They drove to the bar and got out of the car. Upon arriving at the place, they found a table near the entrance and sat there. The music was really loud but with good beat.
"Alright, I need a drink." Sara said. She got up and walked through the people to get to the bar. The two girls stayed at the table in silence.
Marley saw Kitty entering the bar. Since they were sitting near the entrance she spotted them quickly and made her way to the table. Marley smiled.
"What are you smiling a..." Sam started but shut up when she saw what Marley was seeing.
"Hello." Marley said to Kitty.
"Hi, again." The two laughed. Kitty sat down across from Marley.
"This is Sam," Marley introduced them. She felt a pair of arms around her shoulder. She turned her head and saw Sara.
"Don't you wanna have fun?" She slurred.
Marley laughed. "Seriously? We've been here for ten minutes and you're already drunk?" She pulled Sara so she was sitting next to her. "Kitty, this is Sara."
Sara looked at her. "Oh! You are THE Kitty!" She said a little too loud. Kitty looked at her confused.
"Oh my god. Now we will have to leave. You're too drunk." Sam said.
Sara glared at her. "I'm not that drunk thank you very much." She stood up. "I'm gonna go dance alone." She walked to the dance floor and started dancing.
"I'm gonna go get a drink." Sam said to the two girls. She stood up. "Have fun." She whispered in Marley's ear. She walked away smirking.
"Well you've met my crazy friends." Marley said chuckling.
Kitty smiled. "They seem nice."
"I should keep an eye on Sara though, so do you wanna dance?" Marley asked her.
Kitty nodded. They walked to the dance floor.
Marley spotted Sara dancing with a blonde girl taller than her. "Seems like she found a dance partner." She muttered.
They danced to a bunch of songs before returning to their table. Sam was sitting there alone with many drinks.
"Why are you alone?" Marley asked her friend.
"I'm not alone. I'm enjoying the company of the drinks." Sam said sarcastically.
"Would you mind if I take one of your companions?" She asked teasingly.
Sam rolled her eyes. "You're hilarious." She gave her one of the drinks she had to her and other to Kitty.
"Where's Sara? I lost her in the middle of a song" Marley said.
Sam smirked. "She went with home that blonde girl."
"So we won't see her 'till tomorrow." Marley stated.
Sam nodded. "I'm going to the bar. Maybe I will meet a cute guy or even the bartender will do."
"Be careful." Marley said. Sam stood up and walk to the bar.
"Are you having fun?" She asked Kitty.
"Yeah. This place plays great music." She said. Marley nodded in agreement.
"Have you been to any places since you've been here?" Marley asked.
"No. Only near my grandmother's house."
"You should go to Hollywood, it's amazing. Or to Santa Monica Pier, it has like this big Ferris wheel and other fun things."
"It sounds great. I've always wanted to visit Hollywood. When we came for Nationals a few years ago we didn't really stop to look around." Kitty said.
"We could go together if you want." Marley suggested.
Kitty smiled at her and nodded. "I would like that. I mean, it would be weird if I went by myself." Marley chuckled.
"Alright then, I will take you to Hollywood and the pier of Santa Monica."
They talked and drank, but not too much.
Sam came up to them. "You guys. We should go, it's getting pretty late." They walked out and Sam, who also hadn't had much to drink, decided to drive.
"Kitty, how did you get here." Sam asked.
"I grabbed a cab." Kitty answered from the back sit.
"You could stay with us if you want." Marley told her. "I don't trust man at this hour."
"I don't want to intrude." Kitty said sheepishly.
"Nonsense, and besides I wouldn't let you in a cab at this hour of the night." Marley looked at her.
"Fine, I'll just call my grandmother." Kitty took out her phone and called her.
Marley and Sam shared a look. Sam smirked and Marley rolled her eyes. Sam started the car and drove away. In ten minutes they were on their apartment. They entered it and Marley looked around, trying to see if Sara by any chance had come home. Sam went to her room and closed the door, leaving Marley and Kitty on the living room.
"You can sleep on the couch, it's really comfy." Marley told Kitty. "I'll bring you some blankets and a pillow." She walked away and returned with the stuff.
"Thank you, Mar." Kitty said. Marley smiled at the nickname. Sure, Sam called her like that too, but it sounded different coming from Kitty. In Lima she never called her that.
"You're welcome. Goodnight."
"Goodnight." She walked to her room and closed the door. She changed into her pajamas and laid in her bed. After a few minutes of looking into the ceiling she fell asleep.