Thea

I'm a pretty nosey and suspicious person so I don't get surprised very easily. I have a feeling that the girls are preparing something for my birthday this week but I'm not exactly sure what the plan is.

Regardless, it will be a perfect time for me to go out, have fun, and maybe find someone to mess around with. It's been months and I just want to be able to let go.

The girls and I are shopping for some cute clothes to wear for dinner on my birthday. I'm excited to spend time with my friends but I also have a feeling there's more to my birthday celebration than just dinner.

"Stella, you'll look amazing in this top. Red is definitely your color, go try it on!" Sienna says putting the blouse in Stella's hand and shooing her towards the fitting room

"I don't know if I want to buy anything new! I already have plenty of other stuff that I can wear!" She responds

"Just try it on anyway, babe. I'll buy it for you if you don't want to pay." Kari shouts back while going through some more clothes on the hangar next to me

"Hmm, I really like this. What do you think?" I ask Kari and Sisi, displaying the dress in front of me

The little black dress is perfect for someone who isn't too gifted in the chest area. The halter top of the dress ties at the shoulder with a v like scoop to accentuate and give shape to my smaller boobs. The back is revealing to showcase my back and spine tattoos that I have scattered on me.

"I love it. Definitely wear it for Saturday."

Kari nods her head in enthusiastic agreement.

Because I'm too lazy, I decide to not try it on and hope that it fits in all the right places.

Stella comes out of the dressing room with her red strappy top on and we all oo and ahh at how good she looks in it. With some encouragement, we get her to purchase the top.

"So whats up with Jameson? I haven't seen him around as much this week."

Kari questions from the front seat of Sienna's car, eating a pretzel bite from the Auntie Anne's in the mall. She holds out her hand to offer Stella and I a piece in the back.

Right. Will. I've been kind of avoiding him since I saw him at the cafe with that girl. I hate that I feel so affected and jealous by seeing him with someone else. I've been pretending to be busier than I am when he asks to hangout.

Although I feel bad for dodging him, I think being weird around him would be even worse. He'll know I'm acting a little strange.

I felt almost...hurt when I saw him in the cafe cozied up with someone I didn't even know.

It's frustrating because our friendship has been completely platonic. Well, has been and is suppose to be platonic but I just...like him so much. He treats me well and I've never felt any kind of judgement from him.

When I told him about bumping into Zach that one time, he didn't try to one up me with his problems. He listened to me and consoled me. Plus, his touches have been driving me crazy.

I remember Will always being affectionate but has it always been this much?

His hand constantly brushes my arm when we're walking side by side, he'll swing his arm around the back of my chair whenever we're studying at the library or sitting on either of our living room couches.

How am I suppose to function with his big, warm body so close to me? He smells delicious and all I want to do is bury my face into his neck.

I definitely know why girls are always coming up to him. They even admire him from afar. Can you blame them though? The first time I saw him, I thought he was built like a damn god. It doesn't help that his eyes are a stunning green. Ugh. Why couldn't he just be some average looking guy?

Sienna pulls her car into the driveway and we all hop out, bags of new clothes and shoes in our hands.

We walk into the kitchen, getting ready to prepare dinner.

"So, whats the whole plan for Saturday?" I ask, curious to see if they'll outright tell me anything. I doubt it though.

Kari grabs some chicken from the fridge, opening up the packaging to wash the meat.

With a straight face, too straight for rambunctious Kari, she says "You love that fancy Thai place so we plan on going there then maybe we can go out to a bar after."

Like I said, I have a feeling there's more to this but even if there wasn't I'm still grateful to be with my besties and celebrate my 21st. I'm the last one to turn 21 in our group with my late birthday (Stella is a week older than me so we had a surprise thing at our house for her. This is why I'm wondering if anythings happening here on Saturday).

"Cool with me, as long as it's nothing too crazy. I'm happy to just be with you guys."

Stella gives Sienna a look that she thinks is discreet but I'm not sure what to make of it.

After eating dinner, we all separate to our respective rooms to relax and go to bed. I don't have to work tomorrow nor do I have an early class so I take my time doing my night routine before slipping under my covers and pulling out my laptop.

Lately, I've really gotten into drug cartel shows with a whole lot of action, drugs (obviously) and sex. My lights are off in my room except for the fairy lights I keep on my headboard for nights like these where I want to stay comfy in semi dark lighting.

Just as I'm getting engrossed into the show, my phone begins to vibrate from an incoming facetime call.

Sliding my finger across the screen, I pick up on the second ring.

"Hey, Vivi."

"Hey, Thee Thee. I wanted to call to see what you would be up to for the big two-one."

Vivi is in the same position as I am, curled up in her own bed.

"Nothing too crazy. My roommates and I are gonna dress up and eat some dinner, then maybe go to a bar. Wait- are you busy on Saturday? You should come visit if you can!"

Having Vivian would make my day even better. All my favorite girls in one place.

"I was just gonna ask if I could come up to visit! I haven't seen you since the last time you've been home."

That was three months ago for a week during summer break, excitement fills me up.

"Yes! You can stay here with me, of course. I'm so excited to see you!" I shriek in excitement

"Me too! I'm gonna take Friday off so maybe I'll come that evening if that's good with you?"

We work out the rest of our plans and hang up.

Deciding to head to sleep in a bit, I shut off my computer and scroll through my social media in the dark.

Curious to see what's on Quinn's story I tap on his picture. Quinns' recording some people playing beer pong (on a Tuesday night, I'm rolling my eyes) and is instigating an argument between the opponents.

Why am I not surprised? I chuckle to myself, every single time that I've played pong with Quinn he's always been extremely competitive and always egging me on. Little jerk.

I watch the story again for the hell of it when I look towards the back of the room in the video. Right in the corner, I recognize a guy with a familiar build I know all too well.

It's Will with a beer in his hand. He's casually leaning against the wall in a conversation with the same blond woman from the cafe. I can't make out her full face but I recognize her profile. About 10 seconds into the video I see he says something that makes her uncontrollably laugh.

I feel a weight drop in my gut at the sight of it. I can't even be mad, she looks great with Will. They look like some golden couple.

She has a beautiful tan to her with long shapely legs. Once again, I'm the exact opposite of this woman the way I was very different from the girl Zach cheated on me with.

I sigh. I'll get over this. Will is not mine and he's free to do as he pleases. Just like I am. Saturday here we come.

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Hi friends! I know it's been a long 31 chapters. I hope y'all are enjoying the slow burn part of this LOL Comment and upvote if you're enjoying my story! Thank you all again for sticking around, I appreciate every single one of you