f*ck it • joji miller

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I woke up to light filling my room, causing my eyes to burn. While I hid under the covers, I heard somebody messing around with the blinds. "Good morning, Octavia! Be ready in an hour." Hila's voice greeted. Then, I heard the sound of the footsteps walking away, and then the click of the door shutting, and then silence.

I groggily (and barely!) lifted myself out of the warm, cosy bed. I put on a plain red shirt, a leather jacket, combat boots, and jeans, and then put on my gold earrings, too.

Then I remembered that my toiletries and such were already in the bathroom.

I hope I have time to put on a bit of makeup.

I stuck with my everyday neutral eyeshadow look, finished off with mascara. I also dabbed on a bit of lipstick after I brushed my teeth. I used my fingers to detangle my hair. Then, I found Hila's stash of hair bands in the drawer and put my hair up into a bun.

Once I finished getting ready (after 15 minutes), I grabbed my phone and headed to the kitchen, where Ethan, Hila, and Joji were.

"How did you sleep?" Ethan asked me, causing Hila and Joji to notice that I had entered the room.

"Pretty well, thank you." I simply replied.

Hila was digging through her purse. "Has anybody seen my phone?!" She took off to go look in her bedroom while Ethan followed.

So basically they left me and this guy alone together. Awkward.

After a minute of silence, I asked, "So, how do you know my brother?"

Joji chuckled and shook his head. "I met that dumbass a few years ago. He always makes me run errands, but I'm better looking, so I guess I win."

Rolling my eyes, I sarcastically stated, "You're too hot to be my brother's b*tch."

Ethan and Hila came back into the room with her phone. They were laughing.

"I told you it was on the dresser" Ethan joked, nudging her with his elbow. Hila stated, "Yeah, yeah. Whatever, lets go get something to eat."

Hey, they are pretty cute together. I'm glad Ethan found someone. He never really had any serious relationships in high school.

As we drove to a restaurant, I sat in the backseat with Joji. Just like the ride home from the airport, we were silent, on our phones. That was until my brother FaceTimed me. My phone started buzzing and I immediately answered the call.

"Hey, how's New York?" My brother greeted.

"It's really nice here" I answered, smiling. Hearing Bellamy's voice, Joji leaned over and tilted my phone so Bellamy could see his face.

"What's up, c*nt?" Joji asked, taking my phone and making Bellamy laugh.

Ignoring his comment, my brother replied with, "You aren't harassing my sister, right?" Joji chuckled and shook his head no.

"Alright, give me my phone," I said. Joji gave me my iPhone and kicked my leg. "Sorry, that was an accident." He 'apologized' with a subtle smirk, which for some unknown reason gave me butterflies.

I chatted with my brother about nonsense like the weather and my flight and the apartment until Ethan parked the car. I finished my conversation and said goodbye before hanging up. It was finally time to eat.