22. Spin the bottle

Dahlia Carrington

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Aurelie had a car, but we decided to use an Uber because Aurelie knew she would be too intoxicated to drive us back home. She didn’t want to take any chances and put us in danger.

As we stepped out of the Uber, we could already hear the loud music blasting out of the house. The neighbors would have a lot to say tomorrow. The party was bustling with people as there were a lot of humans hanging in front of the house. Some were smoking. Some were making out. Some of them were dancing, not caring that they were outside.

Clementine wanted us to come early because she wanted to see her boyfriend, but Aurelie drew the line at that. She said being fashionably late was the best way to announce one’s presence.

All dressed in various colors of short dresses, Clementine pushed the door open and we stepped in. I immediately regretted coming with them. The strong stench of alcohol hit my nose accompanied by the smell of sweat.

The house was filled up. There was someone in ever