Page 6 of Spin The Bottle
Fridays are good for one thing.
Well, two. But the first is definitely my girls. I barely see them during the week, between classes and meetings with my agent, it doesn’t leave much room for anything except a bath and heading into bed early.
The second thing?
Well…
Gabi flops onto the bed, pressing her hands under her chin, her blue eyes shining up at me. “Wanna go to a party?”
That’s the second thing.
I’ve never been one to turn down a party, contrary to Madeline, who drops her head back and groans.
“When?” I ask, trying not to laugh at Madi shooting me a glare.
“Tomorrow. Grayson’s house.”
Madi shakes her head. “I need to study.”
Gabriella turns her body, facing Madi, who’s sitting on Rosie’s pink couch. “You’ve been studying all week,” she says. “It’s a Saturday. Loosen up, woman.”
She narrows her eyes at Gabi. “I have an assignment.”
Gabi kicks her feet over the edge, sitting on the edge of the bed. I glance over at Rosie, who’s smiling already. We all know how this is going to end. Gabi begs, Madi gives in, Gabi wins.
“It’s one night,” Gabi says to her friend. “I promise we’ll leave early.”
Madeline laughs. “We both know that’s bullshit. If you stay late, I’ll have to as well.” Madi and Gabi moved into an off-campus apartment for their sophomore year. And knowing Gabi, she’ll either make a huge noise and wake Madeline up anyway, or end up passed out at the party.
“I promise this time,” Gabi says with determination. “We’ll leave at two.”
“Twelve.” Madi rebuts.
“One?” Gabi compromises. Madi stares at her, mulling it over until Gabi groans. “C’mon.”
“Fine,” Madi says with an eye roll, giving in just like we all knew she would. We can’t say no to Gabi; she’s our weakness.
“Fuck yes.” Gabi turns her head. “Who else is in?” She eyes Rosie.
“The party is at Grayson’s house,” she says with a shrug. “So, I’m already going to be there.”
“Are you sure you can spend one night without your boyfriend?” Gabi teases her.
“She’s in love,” Madi replies. “Leave her alone, you bully.”
“Hey.” Gabi’s head snaps to Madi. “That’s how I show my love.”
“I know I haven’t been around as much,” Rosie replies. “I’m sorry about that. It’s just…” She smiles, lifting a shoulder apologetically. “I spent so long seeing people in love and wanting that for myself, and now that I have Grayson, I never want to leave him.”
I smile at my best friend. I know exactly what she means, wanting to be around that person all the time. I thought I was in love once, gave so much of myself to that person, just for it to end up being a lie.
Gabi eyes me warily, probably knowing what I’m thinking about. “You’re in, right?” she asks. “You’re coming?”
“Of course.” I shoot her a smile, trying to forget all about what went down in high school. “I’m there.”
She grins. “I knew I liked you.”
“Speaking of…” My eyes search for Gabi and Madi’s, both of them looking my way. “Can I stay over again?”
