Something Good Can Work

After about another hour of browsing Lucy and I had made it back to her house. Her room looked like Barbie had thrown up. There were multiple shades of pink and more glitter than a drag queens closet. I loved it though. I loved that Lucy was so intense in her girly disposition. Her mother had made us a gluten free pizza- which sounds gross, but was awesome. She's a fitness instructor and is all about staying in shape. She also insists everyone has celiac disease, but Lucy gorges on sweets and snacks when she is at our house, it's kind of funny to watch.

"This is too revealing." I said as I held up the tiny dress Lucy had somehow convinced me to buy. I wasn't exactly feeling confident.
"Shut up, it's fine." She said as she squeezed my cheeks and walked past to me. She pulled her curtain closed and began stripping. I begrudgingly followed her lead and slipped into the skin tight dress. "'My ass looks massive." I whined as I looked at my reflection. The dress was a deep teal halter style dress with mesh cut outs down the side. I looked like a hooker.
"Seriously, I can't wear this. I will get raped." I shook my head.
"The fuck you will! That's rape culture right there Ms Summer. Do not give men the power to declare how you dress. Your body is hot so show it off, fuck the men. Not literally. Also I have pepper spray."

Lucy was tiny, but mighty. She had started off so shy, but over the course of our friendship shed knocked down any boundaries and had zero filter. I laughed at her explanation. She was right, I should show it off. Plus if Harry were there, maybe he'd see what he was missing out on.

Lucy has gone with the bralette and jeans after all and we definitely looked like we were hookers, but just a little bit classier.

Katy's house, as usual, was packed. Music was flowing from the speakers and everyone was doing something. Shots in the kitchen, dancing in the living room, pot on the patio, and the unmentionables normally in a bedroom or bathroom. I quickly scanned the crowd, looking for Harry. I had a little adrenaline rush now, wondering how he would react to seeing me like this.

"Lucy! Summer! You made it." I heard Liam's voice call from the kitchen, we both turned and walked towards him giving him a hug when we got there.
"Drinks?" He offered as he began to pour shots. Lucy nodded and immediately picked up a glass. They both looked at me.
"Fuck it." I said and took the shot, drinking it down quickly before I slammed the glass back on the counter. They both stared at me.
"More!" I cheered and they quickly drank their shots down before going for round two with me.
It was something cinnamon flavored. I forgot what Liam called it

We had about 4 shots and I was feeling the buzz, Lucy and I made our way to the living room so we could dance. It was more like jumping around and flailing our arms because the music was more punk than anything you could actually dance to.
"Don't look now" Lucy said with squinted eyes and a devious smirk. I knew who it was.
I didn't even have to look, but I did.
Harry.
And he was with Alison.
"What the actual fuck?" Lucy said as she noticed who was with him.
I shook my head, his hand was on her waist.
What a fucking bitch.
"I think I'm going to be sick." I said and ran towards the stairs and up to the secret bathroom. It's an ensuite in Katy's room, it's the best kept secret of the house.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror. My makeup was smeared slightly from sweating and my lips were bulging out from all the alcohol. I was acting so careless.

I heard a knock on the door and quickly smudged my eyeliner back in place. I wiped my hands off on a towel and then turned to open the door. Louis was standing there, looking at me like he had just seen a ghost. "Whoa, Lou what's up?" I asked as I walked out.
“Summer, I have…I’ve just heard something and I have to tell you. I know I’m gossiping and being a total girl, but this is pretty fucked up and I just want you to hear it from me and not someone else-“ He was rambling.
“Just spit it out Louis!” My voice cut him off and he blinked.
“Ali…this whole time, she’s been playing us. She was only seeing Niall to get to Harry and she told Katy she dared me to strip so that I would retaliate and she knew I’d dare Niall to kiss you and that her plan hadn’t worked out, but you did it on your own. She said that she couldn’t wait to rub it in your face, Summer she’s a sketchy bitch and I’m so sorry…” He said quickly, shaking his head as he frowned. I didn’t know what to say, I should have seen it to begin with and to think that I was the one who even invited her into our little group.
I stood up and cracked my knuckles “I am going to kick her ass” I began towards the door, but Louis stopped me. He looked in my eyes and shook his head. “Be the better person, because that is who you are Summer. It will get to Harry within the hour and he’ll drop her like the slime she is.”
“He shouldn’t be with her at all, why would he even do that…” I said, shaking my head.
“Erm… he wanted to make you jealous. He asked me if I thought it would work…I-“
“OH great, you’re helping him break my heart? Wow. Fuck you Lou, fuck all of you.” I pushed past him and walked down the stairs and found Lucy. She gave me a concerned look and pulled me to the corner. I filled her in and I had to practically hold her back. Harry and Ali were dancing, as if she could actually dance – him too for that matter, and I know Harry knew I was staring because he kept making eye contact with me when he checked.
“I don’t know what to do.” I finally said, my arms crossed against my chest as I leaned against the counter.
“Girls! You couldn’t stay away.” Liam slurred as he approached us.
“You came up to us, Liam…” Lucy pointed out.
“Whatever, look. I have something that could be wonderful….” He was cut off by a surprise appearance by Zayn.
“Are you giving out samples again mate?” He asked, clapping his hand against his shoulder.
“Why, I was going to yes. Is that a problem Mr. Malik?” Liam said with a few blinks. Lucy and I shared a look before she finally snapped her fingers in Liam’s face.
“Focus, what is this that you have?” She inquired.
“Say ‘ah’” Zayn said as he held out a small blue pill with a peace sign engraved in it. Lucy’s eyes widened and she did as he asked. He placed the pill on her tongue and then turned to me.
“What is that?’ I asked, oblivious.
“Molly, she’ll make your troubles go away…” Zayn’s voice was seductive, why hadn’t I noticed that before? I chewed on my lip as I glanced out at Harry. He was looking at me with his brows furrowed.
I opened my mouth and stuck my tongue out. He placed a small pink pill with a star pressed into on my tongue and I chased it down with the beer I’d been babysitting.
“Hazza’s girl is a beast.” Liam said with a laugh.
“I’m not his girl.” I said, glaring at him.
“Excuse me, I didn’t realize.” Liam said throwing his hands up.
“Come with me.” Zayn said, looking down at me with a sparkle in his eye. I had never really hung out with either of them except for when Harry had a show. Zayn took my hand and led me towards the back door, leaving Liam and Lucy behind.

Notes

Okay, I've got one more part that I'm uploading tonight. I got really carried away tonight!