Charade

Friday. The day that everyone looked forward to, except me. For most people it’s the day to party and hang out. But for me it's just the start of a long boring weekend. I don't really have any plans for the night. (Like always) I’m probably just going to do my homework or download some music… illegally.

Today's minimum day at school, plus mom and dad are going out tonight. Which means I can order a pizza or something? If mom is feeling generous she'll give me enough money for chicken wings too. I hope so.

Classes went by fast considering they only lasted half an hour. Lunch was even shorter but I managed to make plans for tonight. At lunch Liam slid into the seat next to me and asked

"So, I'm throwing a party at my house tonight in honor of soccer season starting next week. I was wondering if you wanted to be like" He paused "My date?"

His cheeks turned bright red and his smile just brighten the gloomy sky.

"Yeah. I'd like that." I smiled. I’m glad that Liam didn’t invite some cheerleader or preppy girl considering that I’m just the “new girl”.

"You can come over and get ready at my house before!" Melissa says slamming her hand on a textbook.

"Yeah ok." I direct my attention back to Liam "What time is it going to start?"

"Around 8 or so" He smiles and gets up to go and invite more people I’m assuming.

"You can come to my house around 3." Melissa says before the bell rings and we all part ways to go to class

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My mom picks me up from school today. I tell her about the party. She said I could go to the party, but I have to be home by 2 am. Stupid curfew.

I hurry into my room to change out of my school outfit into a suitable party outfit. I just pulled on some ripped jeans that had it below the knee and a red plaid shirt. I quickly put on my black boots and fixed my beanie.

At 2:30 Melissa comes by my house to pick me up. When we get to her house we go straight into her room. Hey room is what I expected to be, pink walls and hundreds of awards and certificates plastered on the wall. She has her whole Maybelline make up counter laid out in her room. I really hope she's not expecting to slather that shit on my face.

"Sit." she commands and I do.

"I already did my makeup."

"You call a light layer of mascara makeup? “She questioned.

"Yes. I don't like wearing all that shit on my face. Sue me." I throw my hands up in the air.

"Fine then. We can just wait for Emily and Harry to get here. She sighs
"We can go watch some movies in the den. c'mon"

I follow her through her house to her den that’s furnished with leather couches and smells like fresh linen and laundry detergent. We plop down on the couch onto the couch and she turns on the TV.

"My dad’s aren't home so pick whatever movie you want." She says scrolling through the Netflix menu.

"Dads?"

"Yeah, I have two dads. Is that a problem?" She says a little offended

"No! Not at all. I was making sure I heard right." I smile.

We settle on watching 'For the First Time' and swooning over Dylan O’Brien. Halfway through the movie we hear the front door open and close. We assume it is Emily and Harry so we shut off the movie and walk out so greet them, but I'm surprised when I see Louis.

"Oh, I didn't realize you’d be here." He says rudely while eyeing me.

"We’re waiting for Em and Harry. And they should be here any minute so you can shut up now." Melissa Defends me.

He shrugs and throws his jacket onto the couch and walks towards the kitchen. We walk back to the den to continue the movie.

"Are you going to Liam's party?!" Melissa shouts to him

"Yep!" He replies.
Great now I have to deal with him bitching about me.

"You guys are related?" I ask confused.

"Yeah. His dad and my dad got together since I was about 6." She tells me.

"Oh... So how did your dads meet?" A nice story wouldn’t hurt.

"Well, when I was little my mom wasn't the greatest person. She did drugs and all that crazy shit. But long story short my dad and my mom got divorced. So when she went to jail my dad wanted custody over me so he needed a lawyer so Lou's dad coincidently is a Family Law Attorney and he was my dad's lawyer and that’s how they met."

"Oh. What are their names?"

"That's my dad, Robert." She says pointing to a picture of a well-built man in a police uniform "That's Lou's dad, Troy." She points to another man in a different photo in black tailored suit.

''They look nice." I complement.

"They are. Best people in the world." She says with a big smile.

She proceeds to tell me about how her dads are going to have a baby. Like when a woman says she’ll carry the baby and birth it. I forget what the medical term she said it was called.

Around 7 Emily and Harry finally show up. We all pile into Harry's Jeep and drive to Liam's house that's about 10 minutes away.

Louis comes downstairs when he hears Harry and Em arrive. He was wearing this over worn band shirt and some black skinny jeans with some beat up vans.

“It took you guys long enough. God why do you guys so long to make out?” Louis complains while readjusting his hair.

“Okay everyone ready?” Em asks us. We all head outside to Harry’s Jeep. I climb to the backseat with Melissa. We were all settled in when we noticed Louis wasn’t inside with us.

“Come on Louis get in we’re going to be late then we always are.” Harry shouts before putting in the key to start the jeep.

“Well I would but someone is taking all the space in the backseat.” He refers to me.

“Stop being such a baby Lou and just get in.” Em says annoyed.

“Not until someone leaves.” He says pointing at me. I roll my eyes at him. Seriously, it’s just a fucking seat. First at lunch now this. He has some serious seat issues.

“Fine then you can walk. “ Melissa says and shuts the door. Harry didn’t let him step inside he just drove off.

“Sorry about Lou. He doesn’t tend to be an ass. He’s actually a really nice guy.” Melissa explains.

“It’s okay. “ I just tell her and try to forget what happened back there.


We arrive to Liam’s house. Cars parked all over the street. We step inside and see that all the sports team seems to be here. You have the boys and girls soccer team, swim team, baseball team, a few players from the softball team and some tennis players everywhere. Liam spots me getting a water bottle out of the fridge and says

"Are you really getting water?"

"Yeah... Why?"

"Because! There are way better drinks here, just look around." He smiles gesturing all around the kitchen.

"It's all booze, I'm not really in the mood to drink."

"C'mon just one." He practically begs with his big brown pleading eyes.

I see Louis arrive. He spots me and sends me death glares. I see him pick up a beer bottle and rink it whole. He follows some blonde chick upstairs. I turn back to Liam with alcohol in his hands.

"Fine. But just one." He pours a drink for me and I take a swig, the liquid burning down my throat but tasting sweet after. Four drinks and a few shots later I'm having trouble walking in a straight line.


Me and Liam spent the whole time together. Dancing, sharing drinks, and other stuff you do at parties. Liam is such a sweet guy. I found out we have a lot in common. We both like the same bands and love soccer.

As the hours go the quantity of people start to thin. Soon it's just the captain of the swim team, Zayn, the blonde guy I’ve been seeing around a lot Niall, Louis, Emily & Harry, Melissa, Liam and Myself.

My eyes wander around the room and fall on the large clock.

1:30 AM

"Shit, I need to get home." I say aloud

"Yeah we should probably get going." Emily says standing up from the couch breaking away from Harry for the first time of the night.

"Oh ok." Liam seems a little sad by us leaving. He walks us to the car and says his goodbyes. When his eyes settle on me every one is already making their way to the car.

"I had fun with you tonight." He says brushing a piece of hair from my face

"Yeeeah, me toooo." I say my words slurred as a result of the alcohol
He leans in and tries to kiss me but I move my head.

"What's wrong?" He asks his voice slightly irritated

"Nothing. Gotta go! Bye." I say and turn on my heel and jog to the car
Louis is the one driving this time; he was the only one who didn't have a ton of alcohol tonight. Unlike us, we were a mess. He speeds through the streets trying to get me home on time. We pull up to my house at 1:50. Ten minutes early. I say my thank you's to everybody for dealing with me. And stumbling my way up to the front door. I walk in and my dad is sitting in the dining room. He looks really stressed and worried. Probably because I’ve been drinking and thinks I hooked up with someone.

"W-what’s going on?" I ask trying to find a chair to sit. God my head hurts.

"They found Mr. Mallard's body."

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