Shadows In Durango

Chapter 27

*****Sofia's POV*****

Groaning loudly, I stretch out in the odd comforts of the bed I was currently in... the foreign feelings rushing to me in an instant panic. Why was I comfortable? In a spacious bed at that?!

Shooting upright, I stare around the room in horror, as my eyes land on Emma who exits the bathroom - bringing me crashing back to reality. The party, Daryl, Vincent, the kiss!

Crap!

"Morning sleeping beauty! I was starting to think that you wouldn't get up!" Emma jokes, drying her wet hair with a towel as she stepped out of the bathroom.

"What... time is it?" I ask groggily, my voice scratchy and dry as I reach up to rub at my tired eyes.

"Almost twelve!" Emma giggles, as my eyes suddenly widen and I move a lock of blonde hair back from my face.

I never sleep this late! It must be the bed... it's been a long time since I actually felt comfortable whilst sleeping.

"Vincent came by with some clothes for us to change in to after a shower, said it was old stuff that his cousin left here a while back and said we could just keep it." Emma points to the neatly folded pile of clothes left for me as I glance back at her own outfit.

Jeans and a white crop top.

"Was he in here?!" My eyes suddenly widen, as Emma giggles and nods at my reaction.

"Yeah, about an hour ago! He thought we were awake but he was laughing when he seen that you were still in bed! You know, he doesn't actually seem that scary now after last night... it's bizarre!" Emma shakes her head, moving across the room to open the curtains - allowing bright sunlight to fill the space as I wince and squint.

"At least the storms calmed down today! I think it's still pretty windy out though!" Emma hums, staring outside for a moment as I take a second to allow my eyes to adjust.

"You need to check out this back garden Sofia! It's humongous! Even has a pool and a jacuzzi! When it gets warmer in the summer, maybe we will get invited back for the garden party!" Emma jokes as she tells me what she can see as I smile and laugh at her.

the thought, as sheer embarrassment and regret floods through me after

how I had reacted to Daryl kissing another girl... he wasn't my boyfriend and clearly never ever wanted to be

to me." I groan, flopping backwards on to the

Now go and shower and we can get out of here before you have

up, swaying slightly before regaining my balance.

the small bundle of clothes Vincent had dropped off, stepping

go

find a packaged toothbrush and eagerly open it

Woah I looked dreadful!

head resembling how I had looked when Erica had attacked me in gym class the other day.

out my hair. Grabbing conditioner first, I decide to layer a coat over my whole head to allow for it to sink in for a moment. While I wait, I grab some body wash and

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help rid myself of the makeup stains from the previous night - watching the

the shampoo before going back with a small drop of conditioner to soften

be a very long time

heat, before drying

outfit, embarrassed that Vincent had even thought to bring me a thong with the tag still on it, as I chewed my lip and pulled the black

the ones Emma was given, and a khaki

into something fresh after the shower

find Vincent seated on the bed and Emma

try to act casual, like an idiot who just didn't nearly land face first on the floor in

as he watches me, his hair damp to indicate

jeans, a contrast to his usual

He suits colour...

her to wait there for us. Reid is with her so she's in good hands so don't stress." He concludes in a bored tone as I nod slowly and begin to unravel the towel from on

What did he want?