Page 32 of Kiss My Crown
“Nope, not gonna happen. I have watched you sulk for the past two days and I’m done. What happened to the girl who was looking for revenge sex and talking about her udders?” Dani throws the blankets off me.
“She acted like an idiot and screwed herself big time.” I try to yank the covers back from her, but she has an iron grip.
“Well, she needs to get over it sometime. Now come on.”
I look up at her and can see there is no way I am going to win this.
“You know, I really don’t like you right now.” I glare at her as I stand up.
“That’s okay. Can I request that you shower first? You smell like depression.” She blows me a kiss before walking out of my room.
Ugh.
Justin has been totally avoiding me since I tried to talk to him at the park. I guess I pissed him off more than I thought. I didn’t think he would stop talking to me all together. I mean, I know I was an ass, but everyone has their days. Although for me it’s more like every day. I just thought he might be mad, I could give him a couple days to cool off, then apologize and we would be okay.
I get out of bed and reluctantly take a shower. Maybe going out with the girls will make me feel better after all. At least it might if I can get out of my own head for long enough.
We go out to the bar and as soon as we walk in all I want to do is turn around. In fact, I try to, but Melanie spins me back around and pushes me forward. “You need this. Let’s go.”
I follow them with a groan and take a seat. The bartender walks over, and Dani orders a round of drinks and shots. I don’t know if it’s her intention for me to have a good night or for her to kill me.
I take the drinks and thank him.
“Okay, to Kate getting back on the saddle again.” Dani raises her shot in the air, and Melanie follows. She looks over at me expectantly, and I give in, lifting my glass.
The liquor burns the back of my throat, but it feels good. I decide that tonight I’m going to get trashed. I order another round of shots while sipping on the drink in my hand.
“Look who’s checking you out, Princess.” Melanie nudges me and nods her head across the room.
“Listen, you got me out here, I’m getting drunk, but I am not looking for a hookup.” I point at both of them, making sure they understand what I’m saying.
“Deal,” Melanie says as she smiles at me.
We spend the rest of the night drinking and dancing. It feels nice to let loose and just enjoy being out with my friends. I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn around to see some random guy.
“Hey there, sexy.” His eyes travel up and down my body and I immediately want to grab a parka and cover myself. “So, my face is leaving in ten minutes. You gonna be on it or not?”
My mouth drops open. He did not just say that.
He’s looking at me, waiting for an answer. Normally I’d have something snarky, but nothing is coming out.
Dani walks up next to me. “Sorry, if she’ll be on anyone’s face tonight, it’ll be mine.” Her hand goes around my shoulders.
His eyes widen and a creepy smile crosses his face. He opens his mouth to respond, but she cuts him off.
“Don’t even suggest it.” She waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.
He walks away, and I turn to her. “Did that really just happen?”
“You attract some winners, girl. Although I have to say I think that’s the first time I’ve seen you speechless.” She laughs before ordering another round of drinks from the bartender.
By the time the girls are ready to leave I question my ability to walk to the cab outside.
Their plan definitely worked. I’m no longer depressed about everything. The only thing is that I know I’ll wake up with a terrible hangover tomorrow.
Hopefully, that’s the worst thing that happens tomorrow.
I open my eyes in the morning and everything hurts. I have not danced like that for the longest time. Things I didn’t even know could hurt are aching.
