PART 2 CHAPTER 115 JESS

The music pulsed through the house, the bass vibrating in my chest as I swayed to the beat with Sofie in the center of the makeshift dance floor. The room spun slightly, but that could be because I was spinning. I wasn't drunk, just all warm and fuzzy. More like a warm, fuzzy, tipsy kind of way.

I wasn't drunk-just enough to not give a shit right now.

Sofie was dancing with SpongeBob-cute SpongeBob, but still, SpongeBob. For once, she had a little confidence, even if it was alcohol-induced. I wanted her to have fun, but at the same time, I needed to pee.

"I think I need to find a bathroom," I yelled over the music, leaning into her.

Sofie barely heard me, too busy grinning at SpongeBob. "Huh?"

"I'm fine!" I waved her off, not wanting to interrupt her night. "I'll find it myself. Don't worry!" The last time I did this, it almost turned out bad, but then again, I also probably wouldn't have Luke. Only this time, I'm avoiding the stairs-too many jello shots. She gave me a doubtful look, but I nodded firmly. "I'm good! Promise."

The heat from the packed bodies around me, combined with the PART 2 CHAPTER 115

128 Vouchers

alcohol, made the room feel hotter than it was, and I tugged at the hem of my too-short witch costume for what felt like the millionth time tonight.

another part to this dress that I missed," I mumbled

a little too hard to the music. As I crossed into the hall, I felt a few appreciative stares and the occasional lingering glance, but I ignored them, focusing on my mission to find Just as I turned a corner, someone dressed as a musketeer suddenly blocked my path. He had the whole

prettiest witch I've ever seen," he flirted, dimples showing as he smiled down

but when I stepped

chin. "Yeah, sorry.

expression quickly fell, and I felt a shift

slowly, heart racing, and there

from Troy, ergo, no shirt... again. "Do you own a shirt? Should I buy you one?" I blurted out, and Aiden stared down at me for a second, chuckling. "Does it make you nervous?" Aiden asked, and I rolled my eyes and turned

my chances

288 Mouchers

turned back toward the musketeer, hoping to sidestep this awkward situation. But Aiden's arm circled around me before I could even think about moving, pulling me flush to his half-

is way too short," he whispered, his breath warm against my skin. Goosebumps erupted all over my body, my heart pounding loudly in my

to think straight. I tugged at the hem of my skirt again as if that would

fight, his eyes unreadable as

door shut behind me. Leaning against the door, I let out a shaky

trembling as I pulled out my phone, hovering over Luke's name. I didn't know why I was doing it, but my brain was spinning too fast, and I couldn't think straight. I needed to talk to him. We barely spoke this week. I pressed

PART 2 CHAPTER 115

1288 Wouchers

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255