Growing up (MWL's sequel)✔️

5.The night is young, my dear BFF and so are we.

Growing up.

Chapter V

I'd never been this anxious when waiting for a doorbell to ring or even a knock. I was pacing around the living room, biting my nails nervously. Evan was leaning against the main couch, sipping on his coffee' mug. He didn't look as preoccupied as me, he looked rather careless if you ask me.  I didn't blame him though. He had no idea of the mess those two drunken could cause.

"Stop walking around the room, Jules," he started, placing his mug on the small table next to the couch "I'm sure they are okay."

"Oh, I know they are okay," I said bitterly. It wasn't their health what was concerning me. It was their big mouths.  Evan frowned at me, his cute dark eyebrows almost touching. He looked so cute when he did that.

"Then why are you so anxious?"

"I-" the doorbell rang interrupting me. In a matter of seconds, I jumped to the door, opening it quickly.

"Julie!" Jason was the first one invading my vision. Jordan was next to him, holding him by the waist. It seemed like my best friend couldn't even walk by himself. To say he looked like a mess was an understatement. His clothes were all wrinkled and his eyes were extremely red. "I missed you so much!" he let go of Jordan and stumbled towards me. I could only stand there as he wrapped his arms around me quite messily. He smelled of alcohol and sweat. It was not a good combination if you ask me. He pulled away, holding me by my shoulders to steady himself. "You're my best friend in the entire world, you know that, don't you?" he tried to give me a sweet smile but it turned out to be more like a creepy, serial killer smile.

"I know," I returned the smile. Jordan greeted Evan while I was trying not to let Jason fall.

"You know all my secrets," Jason whispered secretively. Jordan went outside, probably to get the second drunken inside. Laura appeared in the doorway, looking exhausted.

"Phew! I thought we weren't going to make it," she said, walking inside "Hey," she smiled at Evan who was now leaning against the wall, "Thanks for letting us come over your house, again." Lau emphasized the last word, embarrassed.

Evan smiled back at her, "No problem." 

"The wait is over!" Shane walked inside, swaying from side to side. He was holding a bottle of vodka in his hand. He looked even worse than Jason. His clothes were torn at some parts and he had a forming black eye. His lower lip was swollen. He didn't seem to care though "I am finally here, people. Let's get this party started!"

Laura rolled her eyes, closing the door, "I think the party is already over, Shane."

Shane shook his head, "No way! Oh," his brown eyes landed on me and his entire face lighted up. He grinned like a fool "Look who's here," he stumbled towards me. Nervously, I glanced at Evan who was watching the entire situation in silence.

"Hey," I waved my hand at Shane but he only kept coming closer. Fortunately, Jason got on his way.

"Dude! I fucking missed you!" Jason said, hugging Shane tightly. Shane hugged him right back. I frowned. Since when were these two so close?

"Me too, man!" Shane replied, pulling away "Here, have a sip." Shane offered the bottle to Jason who was about to grasp it when Laura stepped between the two, snatching the bottle off Shane's hand "Hey!" he protested.

"I think you two had enough of this," she said, placing her hand on her hips.

Jason stared at her, his eyes glistening with longing, "I like it when she's all bossy, man." He half-whispered to Shane. We all heard it though. Jordan scowled at the comment.