chapter two

They took her to the first section, where only the band members sat. They were five of them. The five demigods of Mayday college.

“ Who's this? “ A Blondie asked.

“ Guys, this is Tori. She's new around here “ Dorian smiled.

“ Why is she here, in our space? “ another guy with chestnut brown eyes asked.

Dorian's mouth set in a hard line. “ Cos she's a friend, introduce yourselves and stop being grumpy ”

“ I'm Hank “ the Blondie introduced

“ Dumb “ the guy with brown eyes muttered, giving Tori a cold glare.

“ That's Zane, ignore him, he's a….“ Cole whispered and paused when he noticed Zane staring at him, “ Nevermind ”

“ I get it “ Tori nodded, then smiled at the boys. “ I've heard alot about you guys from my friends, it's a pleasure meeting you all in person “

“ Your friends? Didn't they come with you? “ Hank asked.

Tori suddenly remembered they didn't know she was up here, they would literally die of excitement. “ They're here, at the other side. I couldn't get a seat because of the incident outside ”

“ what incident? “ Hank asked again.

“ some drunk fellow, i'll explain later “ Dorian said.

Hank stood up, “ Okay, let's get you a drink then “

Tori quickly dissuaded him. “ No thanks, i've had enough for a day, i should get going now “

“ Come on, it's a welcome drink “ Cole said.

“ Thanks for the offer, but i'll pass “ Tori insisted, she knew how bad she was when it came to holding her liquor and didn't want to create a scene. She wanted to leave, but Cole blocked her way.

“ Just a drink Tori. Pretty pleeeeeease “ he pleaded.

Tori let out a soft sigh. “ Just a drink “ she repeated and sat down.

“ That's the spirit “ Hank smiled.

“ come on, bartender! this table is literally empty “

“ Hey guys, sorry i'm late “ a guy rushed in, panting heavily and looking flustered.

Dorian glared at him, “ Xavier. I thought you wouldn't make it “

“ Hey, don't look at me like that. You have no idea how i managed to get here in one piece “ Xavier slumbed into a sofa.

“ Alright Tori, gulp it down “ Cole said, taking his drink in a shot.

Tori chuckled, “ I'd prefer to take it in sips “

“ Who's this Mayday beauty? “ Xavier asked, finally taking note of Tori's presence.

“ A friend, don't even try flirting with her “ Dorian warned.

“ That would be very difficult bro. She's irresistible “ Xavier winked at Tori.

“ I'm going out to get some fresh air, you're all making me nauseous “ Zane stood up and grabbed his hood, making his way out in a hurry.

“ What a boring jerk, i wonder how he defines fun “ Cole tutted.

“ Don't bother yourself with that now, let's have some drinks and define our own fun. Glasses up! “ Xavier said.

“ Cheers! “ they all chorused, clicking glasses.

“ Where the hell is Tori, I've been texting her all evening “ Bella stared at her phone screen. She'd sent six messages that were still unread.

“ No idea “ Lindsay replied, absorbed in the dance going on, she wanted to go out to the dance floor, but Bella didn't let her.

“ Maybe she left already, she should be home, let's go “ Bella picked up her bag.

“ No, let's stay a little longer “ Lindsay said.

“ We're leaving now, you're already drunk “ Bella hoisted Lindsay up, dragging her outside forcefully.

“ Don't be boring Bee, i wanna dance “ Lindsay giggled.

“ We'll take a cab, i just hope she got home safely “

“ Tori, it's past eleven, shouldn't you be heading home now? “ Dorian asked.

“ Home? “ Tori asked, lying on the sofa.

“ Yes. Can you give me your address? “ Dorian asked.

“ The sky. I live amongst the stars, it's been three decades now “ she sat up, struggling to keep her eyes open.

“ Three decades huh “ Hank snickered.

“ What do we do guys?, we don't know where she lives or her friends and worse, her phone is down “ Xavier roughed his hair.

“ Yes, her friends “ Cole turned to Tori.

“ Tori you came with your friends right? “

She nodded, “ Yes “ .

“ Can you tell us their names so we can look for them? “ he asked again.

Tori looked around, before beckoning to them. “ Come closer, i don't want others to hear it “

The boys moved closer to her, filled with expectation.

“ They're four of them “ she whispered.

“ Tell us their names “ Hank said.

“ Cinderella…. “

Xavier gasped, “ Cinder what?? “

“ ..Snow white, Ariel and….of course Rapunzel “

Dorian was awestrucken “ Those are your friends? “

Tori nodded, “ There was one more, Jasmine. But she ditched me “ She sobbed.

“ It's okay Tori, you'll be fine “ Hank patted her shoulder.

“ It won't be fine, i really wanted to be her best friend “

She laid back on the sofa without a single word. Hank lifted her arm and dropped it.

“ Gosh, she's completely wasted “

“ We'll have to take her home, it's the only option we have “ Dorian sighed.

“ Hey Cole, you know this is on right? “ Hank asked.

Cole frowned “ How is that? “

“ You made her drink “

“ Really? you all wanted her to stay for a drink, and now that she's drunk, you're blaming it on me “

Xavier slapped his forehead, “ You two better stop this now, we need to find a way to convince Zane to let her stay for the night. You know he's a real prick “

“ A prick? “ a voice came from behind, everyone, including Tori froze.

“ Ah, Zane. What i was going to say was, he likes real prickly pears “ Xavier faked a smile.

“ I'm not buying that, but i also don't want to argue further. You can take her home if you want “ Zane said and left.

“ He doesn't mind her staying “ Cole heaved a sigh.

They took Tori down to the garage, driving straight home. It took an hour and she was asleep throughout the ride.

When they got home, Cole and Hank supported her inside, since she couldn't walk on her own.

“ Tell Ms Sonia to prepare a room, we have a guest “ Dorian said to Xavier.

“ Alright Tori, we're here “ Cole said as Tori freed herself from their grip.

“ You brought me home, isn't the sky beautiful? “ Tori smiled.

“ She's your responsibility, i don't want to be disturbed. Got it? “ Zane stared daggers at everyone in the room.

Tori covered her mouth. “ Guys, i don't feel too good. I'm a bit nauseous “

“ Huh? should i get you water? “ Cole asked, but didn't wait for her reply before running to the fridge.

Tori threw up before Cole returned with the water, and worse, Zane was covered with the filth.

“ Oh sh*t “ Hank gasped.

Everyone stared completely bewildered, Zane's face turned gray. No one knew what he was going to do, but one thing was sure. Tori, perhaps all of them were in big trouble.