Going to school the next day was torture. When I actually paid attention to everyone around me, I realized it's like walking into the school on my first day. No matter what I did, everyone continued to stare at me as if I was an elephant walking on my hind legs. Plus, the pain in my chest that seemed to grow bigger as I drove away from home and stuck with me at school didn't help at all. I suffered through my first few classes in the morning by drawing on my notebook in every class. The night before I had another dream about my silver wolf. I tried to draw it. Obviously, I can't draw, so it looks like a bunch of doodles all together, but I didn't know how to forget about the wolf.
Walking into the cafeteria, I kept my eyes peeled for Jessica. Everyone was rushing to the tables with their food, all in their separate groups. I could see Angela and Mike together as they walked side by side towards their usual table with the rest of their friends. Am I still apart of that? Without really thinking about it, I fast walked over to where Angela and Mike just took a seat. I grabbed a chair from another table and quickly sat down next to Angela. She looked a little startled but not as surprised as everyone else, including Mike. Sitting at the table was, of course, the two of them, but also Tyler, Lauren, and Eric.
"Oh, hey, Bella!" Angela chirped.
"Hey, Angela. How are you?" I answered.
By now everyone at the table was staring freely at both of us, probably wondering why the hell I'm here. I don't really care anymore. Angela replied and talked about her week so far as it was only Wednesday. At some point, I got sick of the stares and began to glare at anyone who looked at me. Soon enough, everyone minded their own business, which I greatly appreciated. Finally, Jessica showed up looking really annoyed, as well.
"God, I really hate Ms. Jeannette." She abruptly sat down between Lauren and I while turning to face me. "Hey, Bella."
"Hey, Jess. I just came over to talk about our plans." I said confidently.
Jessica grinned and replied, "Of course. So this Friday, right? I have everything already planned out."
Lauren acted the opposite. "Ew, you're going to hang out with her? Really?" She sneered to Jessica.
I glared at her, "What's it to you, bimbo? Why do you care so much?"
Everyone at our table stopped talking to each other and watched in amusement. Lauren smirked in accomplishment.
"Finally, Bella Swan has grown a backbone. Congrats!" She said with fake enthusiasm.
I snorted. "Yeah, I know. I'm changing myself, so no one fucks with me."
Everyone gave a light chuckle and returned to their business. Jessica and Lauren turned their bodies towards me.
"So," Jessica started. "How about the three of us have that girl night together? I think we all need it." She turned her head to the side to look at Lauren who nodded in agreement.
"You okay with me joining you guys, Bella?" Lauren asked.
I nodded my head quickly. "Yeah, sure. The more the merrier." Looking back to Jessica, I asked in curiosity, "What are we going to be doing exactly?"
Jessica's eyes danced with mischief and she grinned wickedly. "Not telling. Gonna be a surprise." She winked at me.
I looked towards Lauren again and she has the same look. What are they planning? Jessica sighs loudly and throws her head back with a groan.
"I just realized I have Ms. Jeanette fourth and sixth period. Great." She said sarcastically.
"You wanna skip?" Lauren asks. "It's too boring here anyways."
"Yeah, sure." Jess looks at me. "Wanna come?"
Do I? I mean, I've already missed a ton of school. I should probably stay.
Just kidding, I don't care.
"Yeah, sure." I decided with a smirk.
Lauren's house could be mistaken as the Cullen's house. Although the front of the house isn't entirely made up of windows, it's still gigantic. We went inside and Lauren took us to her kitchen. She leans against the white counter of hers and looks at Jess and me.
"So, what does everyone want to drink?" she asks.
"I'll just have some vodka with Pepsi," Jessica answers.
Oh.
"Isn't that…Like, illegal? We're definitely underage, you know. We could get in trouble." I said hesitantly.
"Oh, suck it up, Bella. It's not like we are going to get drunk then run into the police station saying we're only 17 and we're drinking," Lauren replied, her voice full of sarcasm. "It's gonna be fine. Just relax." she winks.
"She's right, Bella. Just chill." Jessica added.
Well, this isn't what I expected. Lauren opened up the fridge to grab a 2 liter of Pepsi and then went into a cabinet to get her vodka. This is bad. Totally not good. I shouldn't be here.
Then why haven't you left? I ask myself.
"Bella I promise it's going to be okay. Seriously. We do it all the time. Go sit down with Jess on the couch, I'll make you one of these too." Lauren reassured.
Jessica grabs me hand and pulls me into another room. There were two huge couches and a 70-inch television above a fireplace. There weren't any paintings on the walls, but the many pictures of Lauren and her mom made the room homely. Jessica sits down on the couch and I stand in front of her, unsure on whether or not to bolt through the door or sit down.
"Come on, Bella. Sit. We'll watch some television." Lauren says as she walks in behind me, carrying three red plastic cups in her hands.
Jeez, that was quick.
"Isn't your mom going to be home? We could get caught." I grimaced and folded my arms over my chest.
"Bella, please, my mom barely comes home. She's always at a different guys place every night. Besides, you're totally overreacting. My mom is the one who bought the vodka for me. It's okay." Lauren replies. "Here, drink this. You'll feel better." she hands me one of the red cups and plops down on the free sit next to Jess. I give up and sit down beside her, too.
"So," I say, taking in a big sip of my drink. It just tastes like coca-cola. "You do this often, you said?"
"Yeah, it's one of our things. I don't drink without her around." Jessica said. Then she giggled. "Hey, Lauren, you remember that one time we went to that guy's house and he was so drunk he started to puke everywhere? Gosh, that was hilarious. I couldn't believe…" I tuned out Jessica as I kept drinking my pop.
Soon, I started to feel really good and warm inside. I felt so energetic. I felt amazing. But too quickly, I had finished my cup.
"Lauren," I giggled. "Can I have some more? This stuff is good.." I threw my head back and laughed.
"You're finished? Well, it has been a couple of hours. You sure you want more?" she asks. "It did take you a while to finish that one."
A couple of hours? Already? Instead of worrying about it, I nod my head vigorously and stand up. Randomly, I grab both Jess' and Lauren's hand before dragging them into the kitchen.
"What did you put in the drinks, anyways? It tastes like coca-cola, but better." I question. "It makes me feel really good. Like really, really, good." I giggle again.
Behind me, Lauren answers. "I put a little bit of vodka and some cocaine in it. You really needed to loosen up."
"Cocaine?!" I bellow and whip my head to look at her. "How the hell did you even get that? Oh my fucking God."
She looks me over and quickly continues. "It wasn't that much. It'll go away in a few more hours, you'll be fine. Trust me, Bella."
I stopped walking and stared at her for a few moments before laughing and falling on my butt. It felt like ages before I stopped laughing to see Jess and Lauren staring at me as if I just lost my mind. I tried standing up but fell down again with a grunt.
"Oh, jeez. I'm pretty tired and weird now," I laughed. "Tired. Weird. Weird. Tired."
"Come here, Bella." Jessica grins and sticks out her hands to help me get up.
I grab them but slip and bang my head on the floor. I groan and can hear several swears from Lauren and Jess. Before I could try to open my eyes, I black out.