“I want to apologize for being such an arse earlier.” He said while genuinely looking me in the eyes. I stared at him confused for a moment before grinning.

“I was just going to get a coffee and head home, do you need a ride?” I laughed and harry joined me before nodding and hoping into the passenger seat.

“I have a serious question for you, are you addicted to coffee?” He asked while fiddling with the radio. I pursued my lips in thought, I did have a coffee problem. At least I was addicted to something practical and legal, I could be into drugs so kudos to me.

We arrived at the coffee shop, I browsed through the long list of frozen coffees. There were so many to choose from, I couldn’t just pick one! After debating a wide array of options I decided on a Thin Mint iced coffee. Harry order a smile Camille Tea iced coffee, I made fun of him for how feminine it sounded. He just rolled his eyes and playfully punched my shoulder.

When our drinks were finished I pulled the correct amount of money from my wallet however Harry stopped me. He payed for both drinks and flashed a grin at me, I tried to give him the money but he politely refused. He said that he could be paid with my friendship, I just told him to shut up and to stop being so cheesy.

“I’m not joking, this is amazing!” I was in awe at the sheer amazingness of my coffee, it tasted exactly like a Thin Mint cookie. Harry stole it fro me and took a sip, I could tell that he was trying hold back on how good he thought it was.

“Meh, it’s alright I suppose.” When he thought I wasn’t looking he snuck another sip in to which I scolded him. “Sorry, I just wanted to try it again!”

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We arrived at my house, I parked my car in the driveway and we stumbled onto the pavement. Harry thanked me for the ride but he paused, “I’m having the boys over, you should come.”

I was dedicating my weekend to studying, I had three tests coming up and I wanted to get ahead on some reading. I politely declined and told him my reasons. Harry just laughed and called me a studious hermit. I brushed him off and waved goodbye before walking into my house.

An hour later I was sitting on my bed, surrounded by AP History homework. I was on the phone with Hollie we were supposed to be doing our homework together but the topic of conversation had shifted to the upcoming party.

“Parties aren’t really my thing.” I mumbled while putting a spoonful of Cookie Butter into my mouth. Hollie murmured her reply and told me about how crazy Paxton’s parties can get. One more reason for me not to go. I wasn’t like most teenagers I suppose, I tended to shy away from the Drugs, sex, and rock n’ roll aspects of the adolescence. Call me weird but I wasn’t planning on changing just because the drinking age had been lowered.

Hollie and I made plans for her to come over Saturday to work on a French project together. I hung up and focused my attention to the stacks of homework piled in front of me. I raced through the sheets quite quickly, I surprised myself by being done with everything before five. Having nothing to do I decided to start typing an essay for english, it wasn’t due for at least two weeks but I didn’t want to procrastinate.

After typing my body paragraphs I took a break and decided to do finish it later so that I could edit it. My parents were out on a date so they told me to make my own food or order something. I had no clue where Finn was, i figured he was probably getting drink with his friends or forming a band or something like that. He always claimed that he was going to be in the hall of fame someday, I always told him to keep dreaming.

I padded down to the kitchen to make myself some food, since I was home alone I was just wearing some lounge clothes, spandex and a teeshirt from a vacation to California.
( http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=126155962 ) I walked into the kitchen and decided to make myself some SpaghettiOs, I bent down to retrieve the can from the bottom cabinet.

“Nice.” I heard a voice behind me, I whipped my head around and was faced with four boys, three of them were obviously staring at my butt and my exposed body. I squealed and lunged for one of my sweaters that I left on the kitchen table to cover myself up. The boys were Harry, Liam, Zayn, and Finn. I glared at my brother, Zayn was smirking so I assumed that it was him who made the perverted remark. I noticed a couple of empty beer bottles and Zayn who reached for a package of cigarettes.

“Woah, not in the house. Go outside if you’re going to smoke.” I snapped and ushered the guys to the back deck. They grumbled but followed my instructions nonetheless. I rolled my eyes and continued preparing my dinner with Niall staring at me the entire time.

“I was going to say ‘hi’ but Finn told me not to bother you.” Niall laughed leaned against the counter. I smiled and held up a can of SpaghettiOs.

“You want anything?” I asked while turning around, looking for a can opener while making sure that my sweater covered my butt. I caught a glimpse of my reflection on the polished countertop, I wasn’t looking so hot with absolutely no makeup and a messy ponytail. I sighed and finally found the can opener, I tried to penetrate the can with it but it wasn’t working. Frustrated, I pushed harder to not prevail. Niall noticed and chuckled at my discontent, he offered to help so he took the can and opened it without any trouble. He cheekily handed it to me.

“I better go out there before they et the wrong idea,” he tilted his head toward the glass door by the patio. Harry and Finn were giving him a death glare, Zayn looked like he could care less. I nodded and leaned into him when he hugged me, after my SpaghettiOs were finished cooking I took them up to my room. While heading up the stairs I heard footsteps and then the fridge opening. For some reason I was curious. I set my bowl on my desk before creeping down the stairs and peeking at the kitchen from behind a wall.

I saw Niall with a bottle of beer, I wanted to get closer so I stepped on the final step but it squeaked alerting Niall of a presence in the room. His head shot up guiltily, he gazed the room before rushing outside to his friends. After I was sure he left I entered the kitchen to investigate, there was a carton of Apple Juice left on the counter, it wasn’t there when I left. Why would Niall want Apple Juice if he had beer? I noticed that the sink had remnants of a spilled liquid in it, I touched it with my finger and brought it to my nose. It reeked of alcohol.

I stood in the kitchen, trying to put the two pieces together. Suddenly I heard the door start to open, I quickly made a dash for my bedroom. When I was safely secured in my room I began to pace, I had many unanswered questions. The only way to know for sure I had to spy, luckily my room was perfect for that. I opened my window and crawled onto the roof, I lowered myself and found a ledge where I could see what was going on.

The three boys were obviously tipsy, Niall seemed to act differently than his friends. He acted less drunk but his movements were stiff as if he was acting. I watched when Zayn offered him his cigaret, Niall refused and pulled out his own pack. I rolled my eyes disgusted but continued to watch, Niall turned around towards me. I instinctively ducked but continued to watch as he pretend to light it. He continued to laugh with his friends with the unlit cigaret hanging out of his mouth and an empty bottle of beer by his foot.

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“Hollie?” After my discovery I had run into my room to call Hollie. I needed more proof before I confronted him about it. I had spent a half an hour debating everything that I had seen, maybe Niall wasn’t the batboy that he pretended to be.

“Why are you calling me so late?” She grumbled through the phone. It wasn’t even that late, it was only a little past ten.

“We have to go to that party tomorrow.” I said and waited for her answer.

“I thought you said that parties weren’t your thing.” Hollie asked, I could tell that she was interested.

“They aren’t but I think that I’ve found something worth while.” I chose my words carefully in case that there were prying ears nearby.

“What is it?” She demanded, she was suddenly not as grumbly as she was when I had first called her.

“I’ll fill you in tomorrow, bring whatever one wears to parties.” I said and hung up. I sat on my bed and tried to calm my racing head by focusing on the bowl of uneaten SpaghettiOs. Whatever Niall was hiding I was going to figure it out.

Notes

Oooooh, drama? Does anybody actually read this haha! So Avalynn is actually going to a party... wow. I hope that you liked the update, i plan on posting another a little later! :D Sorry for any grammar mistakes or misspellings. By the way THANK YOU for a 10 star rating!! It means so much to me, <3

Hope this story isn't too cliché!!