Ayanna Heart

"What do you think happened?" Lizzie asked as the majority of us stood in the kitchen with hangovers.

"They definitely fucked."

Lizzie looked like she had been hit by a train. Her mascara was smudged, her body hidden by Abel's hoodie as she sat on his lap, and her hair was in a wild bun.

Abel looked as if he was half asleep, half awake. His head would jerk every so often into Lizzie's shoulder.

Sade was busy making her hangover curing bloody mary's. Her eyes were droopy with sleep and she would pause every so often as if the room was still spinning.

"Never again," she whispered as she poured another glass. "Never again."

That was such a lie.

Rhegan looked worse for wear as she stood over the stove contemplating her life's choices. Dominic sat at the island, a pair of shades covering his eyes and a hoodie pulled over his head.

Skylar and Marcus were somewhat sober, still hungover but doing better than most of us.

Skylar's head laid on Marcus's shoulders as she patiently waited for Rhegan to be done with her hangover eggs. Marcus held her closely into the side of his body as she stared off into space.

I, on the other hand felt like a bulldozer ran through my body. I had a pounding headache and on top of that my body was still sore from the amount of stamina that Carson has.

He stood behind me with his head dug into my neck, his breathing tickled my skin as he dozed on and off.

"Audrey," Haze mumbled into his sleep as he held the pillow close to his body. "Your hair smells so nice."

Dominic perked up and turned his head ever so slowly in Haze's direction. "And I thought that I was in it deep."

Abel turned around and threw a pillow at Haze, waking the sleeping beauty up out of his sleep.

"Huh!" Haze shouted. Xander soon emerged from his sleep shouting," Don't go in there!"

One look at the girls and we were all bursting with laughter. I winced as my headache decided to pick up the pounding and held my head in my hands.

"What happened?" Xander turned around frantically as he took in his surroundings.

"What the hell were you dreaming about?" Marcus chuckled as Haze and Xander walked over to the kitchen.

"I honestly have no idea," Xander shrugged as he pulled the strings of his hoodie."They all just mesh together into one."

"Where is Kyler and Jora?" Haze asked as he opened and shut his eyes trying to adjust to the bright light cascading into the room.

"Hungover and regretting last night's decisions I bet," Skylar mumbled as she shivered, most likely remembering the conversation that took place before the two disappeared.

And as if she speaking her name summoned her, Jora came trudging down the stairs, no signs of a hangover or regret.

"Fuck my life." I stand corrected.

She looked wore out, but not from drinking I can assure that. Her hair was pulled into a neat bun, she wore a beige hoodie over a cream sports bra and matching leggings.

"Was it that bad?" Sade asked for the majority of us girls who wanted to know the details, but also wanted to be respectful towards our boyfriends.

Or situationship in Rhegan's case.

"No. It was fucking great, mind blowing in fact." Jora didn't necessarily care that the guys were in the area half listening, half minding their business.

Jora was a very open and honest person if she deemed you trustworthy of knowing of her business. She didn't bite her tongue or hold back from anyone or anything and would give you the hard honest truth.

Skylar let out groan of disgust as she turned her head to Marcus's armpit mumbling incoherent words and curses.

"Sorry Sky, clog your ears babe." Jora stated as she sat on the vacant stool next to me.

"Then why are you complaining?" I asked as she laid her head on my shoulders. She looked up at me with tired eyes, a hint of regret and worry flashed through them.

"Because in the end, I am just going to end up getting my heart broken."

My heart hurt for her as I pulled her into a hug.

It wasn't a secret that Jora and Kyler had something going on, we just never knew how deep that something went.

Kyler never missed an opportunity to flirt with another girl, kiss another girl, or run off with another girl in front of her. Jora never showed any emotions toward it but I knew that she was hurt on the inside.

Sometimes, if you payed close attention to her when these things happened, you could see her facade crack a little bit. Sometimes she would excuse herself and go off with a bottle of alcohol only to come back hammered a few minutes later.

Whatever they had going on wasn't healthy and she knew it— we all did. But at the end of the day they were grown ass adults.

Jora must see something in him that makes it worth it to go through this much pain and silent suffering.

"You never know, maybe he could be the one," Rhegan jokes as she puts her hangover eggs into a serving bowl. Jora scoffed and shook her head as I got off of the stool to grab plates.

"I doubt it. He only likes to fuck me and then throw me out like I was a last season prada bag."

"That's not true Jora," Lizzie pipped up as she went to hug our best friend. "You will always be the main bitch and if he's too stupid to see that then he doesn't deserve you."

Jora smiled up at lizzie as she squeezed her waist. Lizzie puckered her lips up and gave Jora a big smooch on the lips.

"Love you Lizzie glizzy," Jora sighed as she pressed her head onto Lizzie's chest.

"I Love you too JoJo, and hey if me and this one don't work out then we can get married and move to our own island." Lizzie shrugged as she retreated back to Abel's lap.

"Huh?" Abel turned his head towards Lizzie. She simply sipped on her bloody mary before turning her head and kissing his cheek.

"That's a plan." Jora leaned over the counter and high fived Lizzie.

"Got to love the scissor sisters."Haze and Xander were quick to turn their heads in Sade's direction.

"The scissor what now."

Oh! They didn't know.

"They fucked in sophomore year. Keep up rookie and friend," I joked as their mouths dropped to the floor. They looked like lost little puppy dogs as they searched for something to say.

They were so adorable.

The sounds of plates clattered as we passed around food. Hands were getting tangled and reaching over each other as we grabbed our preferred dishes.

Just as we were about to dig in, the man of the hour walked down the stairs.

"Good morning," he stated with a bright smile on his face. His greeting was much more chipper compared to Jora's entrance.

She simply looked down at her food and ignored his existence. Kyler gave Sky a fat kiss on the forehead to which she blanched and flicked him off.

"Good morning to you too, Jora," he teased as he walked past her. She stopped chewing her food and dropped her fork onto her plate.

"Good morning asshole," she greeted with a fake smile. He simply pulled her waist closer to his body and pressed a kiss to the tip of her nose.

"Don't be like that short cake."

"Be like what?" Jora crossed her arms as we all watched the two closely.

Dominic watched them as he sipped his coffee and Carson shoveled food into his mouth, or more so air seeming as he was paying more attention to Jora and Kyler than his fork making it into his mouth.

Nosey motherfuckers.

Kyler looked around noting us all staring at the two, " Can we help you?" He sucked his teeth as we all turned our heads away as if we weren't in their business.

I slowly looked back over to see Kyler talking to Jora as she leaned against the opposite counter. He towered over her causing her head to crane up at him. She didn't look interested in what he was saying at first but eventually a smile spread across face as she pushed him away.

"Fuck you," she said as she shoulder bumped him out of the way. Kyler turned around, his tongue poking the inside of his cheek as he ran his eyes over her backside.

"One day Jora Sanchez, you will be mine."

"Keep dreaming, McKay." Jora lifted her middle finger as she went back to eating her food."Keep fucking dreaming."

"I will," he caged her between himself and the island." And i'll be hearing those sweet little whimpers in them as well."

"There goes my appetite," Sky pushed the plate of have eaten eggs and french toast away from her.I gave her a sympathetic pout as she played with her food.

"All right," I try to stand up but Carson grips my waist and places me onto his lap. His warms wrapped protectively around my waist as he lays his head on back.

"No go," he grumbled like a child as I tried to pry his arms from around me. I eventually gave up and settled into him as I started to announce the plan to the group.

"We don't have anything planned until later," I stare down at my phone checking the time to see that it was thirty minutes past one. " The party doesn't start until ten so we have the whole day to do something."

"Gym!"

The girls and I rolled our eyes as the boys scrambled out of their seats and rushed up the stairs. Carson let go of me and pushed me gently out of the way.

"I'll be back later Angel."

I smiled softly as he pressed a quick kiss to my forehead. He shuffle ran after the others as they went to go change out of their clothes.

I turned towards the girls and shrugged my shoulders," What do you guys want to do?"

"I need a fill in," Skylar looked at her nails.

I stared down at mine noticing that they were growing out a little bit.

"Same," I sighed as the others shook their heads.

"Okay," Rhegan slid off of the counter." We can get our nails done and then come back and exchange gifts."

Gifts! Rhegan and Lizzie were the best gift givers out of all of us.

"Yes!" We shouted as we made our way towards the stairs to get ready for our day.

Just as we entered the hall way the boys headed towards the gym that was somewhere in this house. We told them what we planned on doing as we stopped them in the hall. After we shared our goodbyes they went on their way to be workout junkies.

I walked into my room with Jora close behind me, she had already gotten ready after her restless night with Kyler.

"Are these sheets cleaned?" She side eyed me as she points towards them. I roll my eyes as I head into the closet," Yes Jo, the sheets are fresh and clean."

"Just checking." Her lips turn downwards as she cautiously sits down on the bed. I let out of scoff of disbelief as I entered the closet.

As if I would sleep on dirty sex sheets— Kyler must have fucked a few brain cells out of her.

I pulled out a black juicy couture velour track suit and my air forces. I headed towards the bathroom and took a quick shower before getting dressed.

Jora entered the bathroom and slid on top of the counter as she stared straight ahead. Lizzie came in a few seconds and smacked my ass.

"Elizabeth Genevieve fucking Parker," I cursed as she jumped back with her giggle, her breast jiggling in her long sleeve black sweater due to her being braless.

"I couldn't resist," she shrugged as she adjusted her black leggings that hugged her ass nicely. I turned around and wound my hand back landing a sharp smack onto her ass.

The sound ricocheted throughout the room telling me that it was hard enough to leave a mark.

"Ow yaya!" Elizabeth cried as she fell slowly to the floor. She laughed through the pain as she rubbed her ass in circular motions.

Jora was losing her shit besides me as I smile triumphantly, "Paybacks a bitch ain't it."

I turned around and continued brushing my hair into a neat and high ponytail. I sprayed my hair with heat protectant before curling the ends slightly.

"Of course y'all would be in the bathroom," Skylar said as she, Sade, and Rhegan stepped over a sprawled out Lizzie.

I finished up my hair and placed my edge brush on top of the counter before apply a layer of clear gloss over my lips.

"Okay let's go," I said grabbing my phone and wallet. I checked my messages seeing the one from Carson first and opened it.

I replied back to the text thanking him and telling him to over exert himself too much. He was quick to reply saying that he made no promises.

I rolled my eyes as I followed the girls behind the stairs. I double checked making sure that I had the key to the elevator before leaving the house.

Like Carson said, there was a black range rover waiting for us in the front of the building.

"God it's freezing," Sade chattered, her arms hugging her body even though she was dressed in a thick green hoodie and matching sweats. She adjusted the grey beanie over her head as her Goyard tote fell off of her shoulder slightly.

We quickly got into the car, skylar hopped into the front seat and punched the address into the navigation system.

We drove a little further into the city before pulling up to a very high end looking salon.

"This looks too bougie for my wallet, Sky." I stated once we were all out of the car and headed for the door of the salon.

"The prices are actually reasonable and the reviews are great." Skylar defended her choice of nail salon as we entered.

I turned my head and noticed two familiar red heads hugging a slightly taller brunette.

"Is that-"

I started to say as I pointed in there direction. "It is," Lizzie said as she spotted them at the same time

"Alex, Alessa," Rhegan called out as we approached them. The twins turned around with puzzled facial expressions. Once they noticed us their eyes widened in recognition.

"Oh my god!" They squealed as they practically tackled us one by one.

"Why didn't you guys tell us you were coming," Alessa stated as she pulled away from me. She moved her freshly blown out hair out of her eyes.

"It all happened so quick," Sade said." Ayanna didn't even know that we were here. We surprised her a little after Christmas."

"That's so sweet," Alex said as she pulled out her phone." Ash is going to flip, and then curse all of you out for not telling her."

The brunette lady that they were talking to earlier came back out with a little girl following behind her. Her bump was showing throw her black long sleeve sweater dress.

"Hey!" She waved at us with a beautiful smile. One hand rested on her bump, my eyes slightly widened at the ring that rested on her fingers.

It was a vintage ring but somehow you could just tell that it suited her.

"Guys," Alessa looked up from Alex's phone as she typed away. " This is Abby, our sister in-law and our niece Violeta. Abby, Violeta these are our new friends from L.A."

"This is Elizabeth, Sade, Jora, Skylar, Ayanna, and Rhegan." Alex pointed towards each of us as she listed us off. Abby came forward towards Elizabeth who held her hand out.

"Oh!" Elizabeth was taken aback as Abby ignored her hand and wrapped her arms around Elizabeth's back. Elizabeth was quick to return the hug as best as she could with the baby bump in the way.

"It's nice to meet you girls," Abby said as she pulled away from Rhegan." What brings you by my salon today?" She questions as her daughter runs behind her.

"Hey!" The little girl gives us a toothy grin, a few of her teeth missing, a few already coming back in.

She was an adorable little girl. She matched her mom in a long sleeve black dress and a sparkly bow in her hair.

"Hey!" We all waved at her as she titled her head and batted her eyelashes at us.

"We just needed fills for today," I said as I forced myself to tear my gaze away from the adorable little girl.

Abby nodded her head as she walked us over to the nail polishes on the wall. She showed us the color wheels that were all organized by the shade of the color.

"Just pick out your colors and come on over to the tables when you're done," she smiled at us as she ushered Violeta behind her.

"What color are you getting JoJo?" Sade asked as she shifted through the blue color wheel.

"Probably black," Jora shrugged as she looked at her nail beds. "Like your soul." I winked at her as she flicked me off.

"Precisely," she joked as she moved on.

Once we picked out our colors, we headed over to the tables and picked out our chairs. Alex and Alessa sat in the first two chairs as they got their nails done.

"We're having a New Year's eve party tonight if you guys don't already have plans," I say as I turn to them.

" We all have our wedding rehearsal tonight,but if you guys aren't doing anything on actual New Years you should come by the club" Alex suggested as let her nail lady do her nails.

"Oh my god!"

"That's so exciting!"

We all talked over each other as the twins gushed. They told us when the wedding would be and even extended us invitations to it.

"You guys honestly don't have too," Skylar said as the twins insisted.

"No, you guys are coming to our wedding, an extra table won't hurt anybody." Alessa waved us off as she got to work on her phone with one hand.

"The guys have an away game that weekend so i'm sure that we could make it." Rhegan looked to us to confirm that the information was correct.

"Perfect." The twins clapped excitedly, the charms on their bracelets clacking together in the process.

We finished up with our nails, all of us very happy with the outcome of them as we paid. Alex and Alessa had stayed to finish conversing about their wedding party with Abby and go over hairstyles.

We said our quick goodbyes to them and stepped out into the cold New York afternoon.

"Lunch?" Lizzie asked as we headed towards the car.

"Yeah, but we have to get food for the boys because I do not want to hear their mouths." Rhegan crossed her hands in front of her as she rose her brows.

"That's a good point."

Hey besties!!!

We got another camo

Thoughts on this chapter ?!?!

Xoxo, Alexis