The Thief

One

I place my mascara down onto the desk and give myself a quick look over in my handheld mirror. Alright, I think I look decent enough. This is the last party I'll be attending. After this, I will graduate and earn my degree in fashion design. Being a third year in college makes everything feel so fast. I wear it was only yesterday that I was a freshman.

Come on Joselina, are you ready yet?" asks Sarah, my roommate.

"Just about, how do I look?"

Sarah give me a head to toe look, judging me internally. She's always blunt and honest with her opinions, so whatever she says, I'll believe it. 

"It's cute and it suits you - did you make that top yourself?"

I happily nod my head. "Of course! I've got to put those skills to use later all. Soon I'll be running my own boutique and sewing my own clothes for customers."

"Let me know when you do, so I can take pictures of them," says Sarah with a chuckle.

Sarah's major is photography, so she loves to take pictures of models and clothing. On many occasions, I would be the one posing in my own clothes and she'd take the pictures. Trust me, it's not fun standing underneath a strong light that slowly cooks you from the inside while blinding you every 2 seconds.

"Though isn't the collar a little two wide?" Sarah wonders out loud.

I touch my collar with my fingers. "No, no, it's supposed to be like that," I explain.

"Alright - you're the expert! Anyways, ready to go to the party?" she asks. 

I eagerly nod my head at her.

"I heard Kyle would be there." Sarah looks into the distant with a dreamy look on her face.

I roll my eyes. "Are you still smitten with him?"

"Noooo," she lies. "Well, maybe just a little."

"Ah whatever, just remember not to go home with him tonight. Spare yourself the drama."

"Right!" We leave our dorm rooms to go to the party. My last college party. It's making me feel a little sentimental. When Sarah and I arrive at the party, people are already making a ruckus. The music is loud and obnoxious. To be honest, I don't even know whose house this is. I simply - along with a bunch of other people - got a 'graduation' party invite.

There's about 50 or so people in the house, all carrying red cups full of alcohol. The smell of beer is hard to miss. Some of them are playing beer pong on the kitchen table, whereas others are taking shots in the living room. I recognize a few people. Some of them are in the same major as I am but most of the people are strangers to me.

"Let's get something to drink and loosen you up," says Sarah.

"What makes you think I need to loosen up?" I question her.

Sarah gives me a knowing smirk. "I still remember the last time you were a shy wallflower at Erek's party." I find myself a little embarrassed at the memory. That was over two year ago and I didn't know anyone at the party. I hadn't even met Sarah yet, though that is where we first met.

"Shut up - that's ages ago," I grumble. "I'm perfectly capable of mingling with people now." Just as I said that, a guy from my fashion class walk up to me. It's Zak, a friendly face.

"Hey Joselina! Didn't think you'd come," he greets me with a smile.

"Hey Zak." I look over next to me. "This is Sarah, my roommate."

Sarah nods her head at him, then turns to me. "I'm gonna get us some drinks, okay?"

"Sure," I say with a smile. Sarah leave the two of use alone.