Chapter Three

Maia

I woke up starving and feeling like a corps. I don't know why my brain wakes me up always so early and so many times through the night. I don't remember the last time I had a good night sleep.

Getting off the bed, I look over to the other bed and see my roommate is still sleeping. This girl snores, and let me tell you it took everything in me not to throw a shoe at her.

I need to shower and hopefully that'll wake me up, maybe even go get a coffee and eat something.

After my shower I look at the clock and see it's 8:38am. I took a 40 minute shower. Well 6 minutes was me actually showering and the rest was me standing there under the hot water thinking about food and stressing about the party I'll be attending later today.

Looking through my dresser for something comfy to wear. I find a pair of jeans and an over size t-shirt with some white shoes.

I brush my hair and put it in a high ponytail, grab my bag and keys and make my way downstairs to find a new cafe to eat at today.

Because it's early the line in the cafe wasn't long at all, in less than 8 mins I ordered breakfast and a coffee and sat down in the back. I take my phone and check my social medias. There's nothing going on so I exit the apps and put my phone away. Thankfully, I brought a book with me.

After I'm done eating, I go to throw my trash away and decide I need to go to the store to buy some stuff to make my room feel more me.

After spending too much on 4 things, I head back to my room to decorate.

By the time I get inside I see that my roommate isn't there. Thank god.

I take off the stuff I bought and lay them on the bed.

I got a picture frame to put a picture of my dog back home. He is the only thing I miss back in California. Once I'm done feeling sad and staring at my dog for a long time I put the frame on my night stand. I have the LED lights and stick them around my bed. I also bought a new book with quotes that I'll be ripping off and taping them to my wall.

I take a step back and over see how my side looks so far. I like it. I just need a plant or something to make it feel more homey.

I check my phone to see the time and it's already 1pm. The party is at 7pm, but I need to take some time to study and prepare some more for tomorrows class, then I'll go shower and get ready.

At around 5:40pm I closed my books and notebook and put it back in my bag. I head to the shower where I see it's full. This is awkward. The last times I've come it's been empty.

I take way too long in the shower so by the time I'm in the room it's 6:20pm.

I quickly go find something to wear.

I don't know what to wear because I've never been to a party before. I was never allowed too.

I find a black dress with some flowers on it. I'm overthinking it because I seems a bit too short. I look at the time and the motivates me to just got for it.

After getting myself ready, I start to head to the party. Danny told me how to get there and it seems like it's on the other side of campus. I feel like I've been walking for while. Finally after what felt like 3 hours, I start to hear music which means I'm close.

I'm standing outside what looks like some townhouses. This looks even nicer than the dorm building.

I think this is where the students that have money get to stay.

As I'm making my way inside the house, I see a familiar blue hair girl walking my way.

"Omg, I'm glad you came. Danny told me he had invited you." Alyssa say as she steps closer to me and pulls me into a hug.

This girl is a hugger. I feel weird.

It's not that I don't like them, but if you've been through what I've been through, you'll understand.

"Yeah, he was convincing" I tell her playfully.

"Well, let's head inside and grab a drink." Alyssa grabs my hand and drags me inside the house.

The house is even better looking inside. Everything looks modern. It's very spacious and it has white walls with black shiny tile floors.

Alyssa is walking fast while pulling me through the crowd of people dancing and making out. I feel very out of place here.

We make it to the kitchen where all the drinks are at.

"Here, have a beer" Alyssa hands me a beer I've never heard of before.

"Thanks" I tell her and grab the beer. Taking a sip I make a weird face because this shit is bitter.

"I'm assuming you don't drink huh?" She giggles.

"Nope, I don't. But I guess I had to at some point"

"You are going to have so much fun! Let's get you drunk."

After a while of drinking with Alyssa and downing 2 beers, I tell her I need to go to the bathroom. I make my way over, pushing people out of the way.

Before I can even make it, I find myself hitting a wall. Before I can even process what just happened, I'm being kissed hard by this stranger I keep crossing paths with. I want to protest but I can't seem to break the kiss. This has me feeling surreal.

Soon after though, I gather some strength and step away from him, and before I can even stop myself I lift my hand and slap him across the face.

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