wrote it in math and journalism class
Nara POV
I tried not to think about Jeanna, but it still bugged me. I decided to ask Jimin about it.
"Hey, Jimin, how do you and Jeanna know each other?" I asked.
"Oh. About that. My dad and her dad wanted us to marry each other. We both didn't want a forced marriage, so we rebelled and it worked. Right now, we're just friends," Jimin explained.
"Didn't she say something about you talking about me?" I laughed.
"Um, yeah," he looked awkward, "I told her about how I liked a girl, aka you. Never mentioned your name though."
"I see. Jeanna is a bit weird. She was staring at me like she hated me," I said.
"You're just being paranoid. Jeanna would never do that," Jimin reassured me.
"Alright.. I'll trust you on that."
Just then, the doorbell rang. I got up to open the door and there stood Jeanna. Speak of the devil. She wore a red dress with black heels. I had to admit she was very pretty.
"Hi Jeanna, Jimin's inside," I greeted.
I expected her to at least say hi back, but no. She just sauntered to Jimin. I scoffed. Talk about rude. What did I ever do to her?
"Jimin," Jeanna shrilled, "want to go out for a bit?"
"Huh? Why?" Jimin asked.
"Why not? Am I not allowed to go out with my friend and talk?" She shot me a look.
"Jimin, you should go," I muttered through gritted teeth.
If she wanted to take him out then let her. As long as she doesn't try anything, that is.
I headed back to my room and played on my phone.
Jimin POV
Nara had went back in her room. That meant I was stuck with Jeanna. I wanted to stay home, but Jeanna was staring into my soul.
"Alright, fine," I bit out.
She smiled, "Yay! Let's go!"
Jeanna took me to a frozen yogurt place and treated me. I got the cookies and cream flavor while she got chocolate. I topped it with popping boba cuz I'm cool like that. The place had really cute spoons, too. I should take Nara here someday. She would definitely love it.
Jeanna leaned her head close to mine. "Silly, you have yogurt on your face," she wiped at it with a napkin.
When she leaned back against the chair, I saw she was blushing. Oh yeah, she kissed me before. Does that mean she likes me? But I don't like her. I shrugged it off and continued eating.
When we finished, Jeanna took me to her place. We hung out, shared some laughs, and ate food. We played games and stuffed chips in our mouths. I'll admit it was fun. I have good taste in friends, right?
Jeanna laughed a genuine smile. "I had a great time, Jimin."
"Me too," I replied. "Ah, it's getting late. I should go home. Nara is probably worried."
Jeanna grabbed my arm. "Forget about Nara. Let's go party."
"Um where?"
"The club, duh."
I hesitated, "Alright. Just for a while though. No heavy drinking."
"I understand, mom," she rolled her eyes and I chuckled at that.
Jeanna changed into a matching black dress with black heels. Her makeup enhanced her look. She grabbed a purple purse and took my hand.
"Come on," she said, and led me to her car.
•
We were at the front of the club. I heard the music coming from inside. We showed our ID's and walked in.
The atmosphere was heavy. Music boomed from loudspeakers. There were tons of people dancing and grinding on each other. Bartenders rushed to and fro trying to give orders out on time.
Jeanna and I sat in a more secluded area. She waved a bartender over.
"I'll have a margarita, please," she ordered, then looked at me.
"One bloody mary for me," I requested.
The bartender soon brought back the drinks. I took small sips, but Jeanna was drinking hers all up. I wasn't really in the mood to be at the club.
"Slow down," I warned her.
"I'm all right," she finished up her glass. Her face was already red from drinking.
"I'm going to ask for another one," Jeanna said.
I was alone. Sighing, I took another sip of my drink.
A girl plopped down in front of me. She had brown hair and hazel eyes.
"What's wrong? Not feeling like partying?" The stranger asked.
"Yeah. I just wanna go home, but my friend's here," I responded.
"You're here already, might as well have some fun. I'm Clarissa, wanna dance?" She held up her hand.
I thought of Nara and shook my head. Even though I hadn't officially asked her out, we were technically a couple. Right? We do all the couple stuff. That reminds me, I should ask her to be my girlfriend soon.
"I have eyes for someone already," I said.
Clarissa laughed, "I'm not hitting on you. I just wanna dance."
I slowly took her hand, and she pulled me out to the dance floor. A new song had just started playing.
I was getting the feel of the song. I moved my body to the beat, swaying my arms and legs. I rolled my hips sensually, causing a crowd of people to clap.
Next to me, Clarissa was doing just as good. She had gathered a group of boys who were mesmerized by her every movement.
The song ended, and I decided to take a short break. I sat down on an empty seat and looked out at everyone else.
"Would you like a drink?" A cute male bartender offered.
No, it's okay," I declined.
"Oh, come on," he insisted, "my treat."
"Fine," I gave in.
The guy came back with a drink I didn't recognize.
"Did you spike this with poison or something," I eyed the glass.
"Chill, dude. It's perfectly safe." He reassured me.
The guy left, but came back to sit next to me, carrying a drink identical to the one he gave me. After he drank some of it, I took a cautious sip.
Immediately, adrenaline rushed through my blood.
I drank more.
The metallic taste felt great on my tongue.
I drank more.
I felt the substance slide down into my stomach.
More.
I felt all my worries disappearing.
Another gulp.
Everything felt wonderful.
I wanted more, but I had downed the whole glass. The bartender noticed this and went to pour me another one.
I thirstily downed the whole thing. I laughed maniacally.
I tried to stand up. My legs felt like lead. They wobbled, but I forced myself to walk to that bartender from at first.
I looked into his eyes. I tried to ask him what the name of the drink was, but I couldn't form proper sentences. "W-what dr-drink name?" I slurred.
The bartender's lips moved. However, I couldn't make out what he said. The world around me spun. There was a ringing sound in my left ear. It slowly got louder and louder. I was insanely dizzy.
I couldn't take it anymore.
I blacked out and collapsed.