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Billies P.O.V
My head was on fire. A streak of sunlight filled my room bouncing on my mirror giving an iridescent glow making everything appear vibrant and full of life, but I felt like death. I looked down to see I was still in my bandeau but my lower part felt comfortable and not restricted in my PVC ... how was I in my sweatpants? I rummaged through my sheets looking for my phone before pulling it out 09:07. Even slight head movements made my head spin. What the actual fuck? Yesterday night was a blur but looking at everyone’s statuses, Instagram pics and snapchats it seemed like a good one.
‘Hhjwhejhdjwhd’ was the only thing I could type to Asia letting her know I was awake; seconds after her name appeared on my screen
“How’s your head?”
“On fire” I croaked, my voice sounding hoarse
“Yeah you get used to it” She laughed
“Nope, Asia.. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more shit in my life”
“You don’t sound better either”
“Awww such a babe” I replied sarcastically “... What even happened last night?”
“Should we start from when Ameeka gave you a lap dance or when I had to drag you outside because you started drinking everyone’s drinks?”
I couldn’t say anything but squeal, as a pang of embarrassment engulfed me
“I knew you were an alky from day to be honest” She laughed her contagious laugh causing me to smile a little
“Not funny”
“Bills, you were literally so gone that I had to get Calvin to carry you to the fucking car, Olu was -
“YOU HAD TO GET WHO?!” I screamed a sharp pain attacking my throat
“Calvin” She replied nonchalantly
“My life is not rated to you right? You just want me to fall down and die right now”
She laughed for ages before continuing “You’re not going to die, Yvonne didn’t see a thing, and this is good because now you have a chance to actually speak to him, so you welcome, you welcome and you welcome”
I didn’t bother listing my 1000 reasons why I would never be able to talk Calvin because either way Asia would find a way around all my reasons. Asia – the girl that loathed when girls would try to pursue anything other than a friendship when they knowingly knew that the boy was occupied, yet did nothing but condone and entertain the idea of me talking to Calvin.
“You’re a fucking problem” I scoffed whilst rubbing my temples
“And so were you last night”
Touché.
I don’t think I’ve ever looked so rough in my life. I soaked my face towel in hot water before repeatedly rubbing my face in circular motions to be sure to get rid of my worn out makeup. I opened the cabinet for a finished tube of Colgate to hit me smack in the face. Prick. Micah always had the tendency to always put finished things back where he picked it up from instead of putting them in the bin. We were running thin on toothpaste anyways and I knew I had to make my long awaited trip to Asda and pick up a few things.
Asda wasn’t exactly Westfield but knowing how rough I looked and how my luck was set up I would probably bump into my whole college there, I trudged the trolley through the aisles, a pair of sunnies sat on my face.
Feel like pure shit. Look like pure shit. Great.
The lady at the till gave me a smile before scanning my items through, she looked like she was in her mid-twenties and had a warm smile that made it seem as if you had been friends for a long time
“Rough one last night?” She said not looking up from the till
“I don’t know, I don’t remember much how can you tell?” I laughed
“The sunglasses always give it away especially at 10” She laughed “A big breakfast and plenty of water is the way to go for one of these mornings” She scanned the last item and placed it in a bag for me.
“Thankyou”
“No problem hun”
I made my way out of Asda, the sharp February wind sending shivers throughout my body, I decided to walk the 15 minute journey home instead of taking the bus as I wasn’t planning on hearing a baby bawl their eyes out any time soon and plus a bit of fresh air is exactly what I needed.
It wasn’t long until I reached the doorstep of my home; I stumbled into the kitchen and crashed all the bags on the countertop before pouring myself a drink of water, the icy liquid soothing down my dry throat. Just as I thought I could come and crash on the sofa I saw my mum comfortably sitting down a cup of tea in her hands, my eyes bulged as they scanned over to the finished bottle of Smirnoff lying on the table. I know she had seen it too; it wasn’t that hard to miss.
“That boy does not respect, whenever I go he uses that as an opportunity to do nothing and bring that his nonsense friends to drink... am I renting a bar? He thinks I do not know” My mum said referring to my brother
I stayed quiet, not wanting to own up. See here’s the thing my mum still viewed me as a twelve year old girl and as much as I loved her I didn’t want her to think I was getting ahead of myself whilst she was gone and abusing the so-called ‘freedom’ I had (which was ironic because I did nothing but sit in my room all day), it was nice to have her around and as much as I missed her everyday homemade meals I preferred her not being here every day, we wasn’t exactly the best of friends and it wouldn’t take long for us to spark up an argument therefore me owning up that the drink was actually mine well Ameeka’s, would allow her imagination to roam free to all sort of extents and make her contemplate going away for so long.
“What time did you get back?” I said changing the subject
“Not too long ago, where did you go?”
“Asda” I walked over to the table and picked up the finished bottle “Want anything to eat?” I called out now in the kitchen taking the groceries out the bag
“I’m okay; I’m going back out soon”
*
“What I don’t understand is how you secured that buff ting and got her into that hotel room with you” Olu reached over and grabbed a handful of Ameeka’s plantain crisps.
“Juju” Jeff laughed
The canteen was lively and more bubbly than usual. Everyone was still situated in their squads as usual and most of the conversations on the tables had to do with Jeff’s party. Marlon’s lot had not arrived in the canteen yet and for the first time in what seemed like ages Jeff was actually sitting with us. After countless herbal teas last night I was feeling as good as new and was somewhat enlightened in the topic of how Michael was actually able to get this girl to the hotel with him.
“How many times have I told you? I’ve got game uno” Michael leaned back in his chair smiling one of his cocky smiles
“You don’t have game man” Ameeka spluttered
“Nah shut up, I have mad game”
“Show us your game then” Olu laughed
Michael leaned in closer to Asia and bit his lip seductively causing everyone on the table to roar with laughter
“Nah don’t watch that, just let me drop my game” Michael turned to us
“Go on then” Michael said placing his phone on the table
“Your name might be Asia, but baby I can take you France”
“Michael don’t ever come close to me again” Asia said pushing him away laughing
“NAHH WHAT KIND OF FUCKING DEAD GAME WAS THAT!?” Olu and Jeff scoffed
“Nah I’m just playing let me be serious now” He licked his lips before edging closer to Asia again “Baby, I hope you like dragons, because I’m going to be dragon my balls across your face”
No one even got a chance to hear the last word because we all erupted into laughter
“NAAAHH I AM FINISHED! THIS BOY ACTUALLY ADDED DRAGONS INTO HIS PICKUP LINE UNO A WHOLE DRAGON” Jeff wheezed
“You have the deadest game of this year, daz it” Olu was now recovered from his laughing fit on the floor and was sitting up coughing
“Nah don’t lie please, that was live” Michael turned to Asia “Innit babes that was live”
“I swear, if you don’t move yourself...” Asia wasn’t even able to hide her amusement from all of this
“I told you lot already man, its pure juju, he doesn’t have game”
“Nah, I have game obviously I’m not going to expose my tactics right here and now” Michael screwed jokingly
“Stop you don’t have game man” Ameeka said rolling her eyes
“But apparently you do, that lap dance you gave Billie on Saturday had people excited for days” Jeff interjected
I let out a small groan, completely forgetting about Saturday’s mad party antics.
“MATE! Boys that I knew from year four started popping up to me on Whatsapp I was so confused” Ameeka said
“Billie you should’ve embraced that more... the way people wanted to be under Ameeka yeah ... let’s not even” Olu shook his head
“Do you even remember anything from Saturday?” Michael laughed
“Everything from 9-10 to be honest” I tore a piece of chicken and shoved it in my mouth
“You and Olu were so gone just chatting bares in the back of the car”
“Ahh lets not” I groaned
“No but did anyone see Billie’s moves?” Chloe laughed “Dancing on the table and all sorts”
“You did not tell me that!” I chucked a piece of chicken at Asia
“Swear, I bet you didn’t even tell her about when she gave head to that boy” Jeff looked at me quickly
“HEADDD!?” I choked
“Yeah you were on itttttt boy” Chloe looked up from her phone, chuckling a little to herself
They all looked at me with sincere looks before bursting into laughter
“Chillll I’m joking man!” Jeff laughed
“You actual fucking prick” I lunged over and punched him in his arm
“Jeff...” Bernice sauntered over to Jeff and placed her hand beneath his chin before giggling
I held in every urge not to roll my eyes, but Ameeka was already screwing frantically. Bernice was one of Yvonne’s friends; she too also had the similar urge to be under a fucking harsh spotlight and had no trouble in getting what she wanted. You know them girls that just knew every boy everywhere? And did everything to make her presence known? Yeah she was that girl.
“I left my watch at yours you know?” She squeezed his face softly
“Ah isit? I’ve already tidied up the house but didn’t come across it”
“I think... I left it in your room when I went up” She bent down a little so her cleavage was levelled to Jeff’s view
“Might have to have another look then” Jeff said shifting a little uncomfortably
“Mhmmm, and what are you getting me for my birthday?”
“What do you have in mind?”
“Well call me tonight and you’ll see” She took off his cap and adjusted it back on his head, before giving us a quick glance and walking off
“Rah, you have a lot on your plate uno” Michael laughed
“She’s not even your girl” Olu added
“Nah, I fully didn’t sign up for this” Jeff threw his head back
“Her body is God sent though so it’s calm” Michael said
I quickly glanced over to Asia, who had a small screw on her face.
“Her body has probably been through your cousin’s squad and his neighbour’s squad” Ameeka scoffed
“But that’s none of my business” Chloe said actually taking a sip of her drink causing everyone on the table to chuckle
The bell rang moments after, and everyone made their way into their classes, I had so much overdue research to do for Sociology so I decided to spend my fifty minutes left in the library. It was the last lesson and someone had taken my beloved corner space but surprisingly it wasn’t all that packed, I made my way into the Mac room and slumped my bag on a seat before proceeding to do my research.
“So is your bag that prestige that it has to have a seat?” I felt someone tug my earphone out of my ear
I looked over to see Leon standing in front of me, he had the same cheeky smile on his face that I remembered from the party, I clamped my lips together trying to suppress a smile.
“You again” I laughed
He moved my bag from the seat and sat next to me before kissing his teeth “Yes, me again.”
Hmph.
I locked eyes with him for a while, trying to figure out what he exactly wanted before returning back to the screen. I could feel his gaze burning the side of my face. Sam Smith’s soulful voice was blaring through one of the earphones that was placed in front of Leon; he picked up the one earphone and shoved it in his ear before loudly bursting into song
“OH DARLING WON’T YOU STAYYYYYYY WITH MEEEEE” He sang croakily
My eyes bulged, as everyone turned to look at us in annoyance.
“Can you not” I hissed, trying to hold back slight laughter so he didn’t think I was entertaining this
“CAUSE YOU’RE ALL I NEEEEEEEEEEEED” He continued
“Oh my gosh, stop!” I pulled out the earphones from the jack
“I can sing acoustic too you know?”... “Have you got any Meek Mill?”
“Leon-“
“Bobby Shmurda?”
“No, go away” I snatched the one earphone from his ear
“Oh, so you’re a feisty one yeah?”
I opened my mouth to speak before stopping myself. If I just ignored him, he would leave me alone.
“I like my girls rough you know”
“Ew” I muttered
I stayed silent, and fixed my gaze on the screen
“So you’re just going to air me?”
“Yup” I said popping the P
“Well, you just talked to me right now so I can tell that you’re shit at airing”
Prick.
“What do you actually want?” I sighed heavily
“I’ll tell you when we go out for my drink”
Where did Leon’s new confidence spring from? I need to know because I need me some.
“I guess I’ll never know, because we’re not going out for a drink”
Found it.
“Why not b?”
I stood up to grab my bag, and turned to look at him
“I’m busy” I lied, hoping he would get the hint and leave me alone
“On Saturday?”
“Every day... for 365 days... tight schedule”
Tight schedule meaning doing nothing but scoffing my face with Pot Noodles watching Orange is the new Black.
“I’ll get that drink you know” He called out
Yeah, when the ocean dries out.