Hours later and after what felt like one of the longest days since my life turned upside down, it was time for our movie night. Hannah and I had the futon folded out into a bed, with every single pillow and blanket we owned bundled around us. In front of us were bags of assorted chips, chocolates, and of course, the promised popcorn and sour gummy worms. I liked this- and I definitely needed it. I hadn't had a night like this since I lived with Mel, and I missed her. I missed her so much. I liked Hannah though. She was bubbly and nice, and she really was a good friend to me when she's around. Normally, she's working or hanging out with her boyfriend Draedyn, but given what happened in class today she wanted to stay with me. Hannah poured us both a glass of Rosé, which only added to the cozy atmosphere set with the dim lighting from the string lights and glow of the TV. We couldn't decide on a movie, so eventually we just put on "New Girl," — one of our favorite shows— so that we co

Ben and I talked for a while before meeting up with Hannah, who was in the kitchen with her boyfriend, Drayden. He was perched on top of the counter top as she leaned into him, standing between his legs and resting her head against his chest. "Sky," She slurred, her face flushed from the alcohol. "This is my boyfriend, Drayden. Drayden, this is my new roommate, Skyler."I gave him a small wave, "Hey." Hannah had been struggling to track him down up until about 30 minutes ago, so I hadn't gotten to meet him yet."Hey there," He replied. I may have been drunk, but I sure didn't miss the way his eyes scanned my body, lingering a little too long on my chest. First impression was not good. Hannah was turned around so she didn't notice, but I made a mental note to tell her later... unless I was just being paranoid. "Who's this?" Hannah asked, pulling me from my thoughts and gesturing at Ben."I'm Ben," he introduced himself before I could. "Hannah," she replied, shooting me a knowing sm

“I'm going to the gym," I heard someone whispering, "Want to come?" "No thanks. I should stay and take care of... this," Jax whispered back. I recognized his voice even in a whisper. I could only assume that when he said "this" he made some sort of gesture to me, pretending to still be asleep on the futon. He must be talking with Blake, although I never heard him come in last night. Maybe I could just pretend to be asleep forever. Yeah. That sure seemed like a better plan than facing off with a very angry Jax. "Go easy on her," Blake whispered, "I'll see you later." Then, I heard the door close and I was left to an uncomfortable silence. Well... I guess not that uncomfortable since Jax thought I was still asleep. I wondered what even happened last night... it was all so blurry. I remembered being at the party, talking with Hannah, meeting some creepy dude whose name I forgot, and a very angry Jaxon who showed up and... and I couldn't remember after that. "I know you're awake, Em

“Come on Sky... pleaaassseee?" Hannah whined as she swiped more eyeshadow across her lid. "I can't; I'm sorry!" I said, throwing my hands up in surrender. "Last time you convinced me to go to a party, I got wayyyy too drunk, got fondled by a frat boy, and I really pissed off Mason." "Screw Mason. You can do what you want. I like him, but he doesn't own you." Hannah didn't know the half of it. When I accidentally let it slip to her that Jax was pissed at me, I couldn't exactly tell her it was because he was my bodyguard and I ditched him. So, I improvised the best way I knew how, and I told her he was jealous when he found me sitting on Ben's lap. Oops. Jax was a good sport about it though. I thought for sure he would give me more shit about my implying that he had any feelings for me—but he didn't. He agreed that it was a good cover and said he would just have to act more into me from now on; what that all entailed, I wasn't sure."I know he doesn't, but either way I think I'm goi

"So, I've been thinking," Hannah said, running a hand through her long blonde hair. "Uh-oh," I replied, looking up from my psych homework. "Very funny," she smiled, sitting up on her bed. "Tomorrow after class, Drayden and I are going to go see a movie. You and Mason should come! We can make it a double date." My heart skipped a beat. A date with Jax? "Hannah... Mason and I aren't together.""Exactly! But you told me he has feelings for you, and the two of you have done absolutely nothing about it since then. Consider this your opportunity to move things along.""I don't know— Mason's not usually into the whole 'dating' thing," I tried again to get out of this; I couldn't come up with a decent excuse to save my life. "Puh-lease," Hannah said, flipping onto her stomach to stare down at me. "He would definitely go if you asked; he does anything for you." I smiled to myself. "I don't know what you're talking about." "Um, just one example off the top of my head," Hannah started, "he