Warnings: drinking and mentions of sex
I woke up to the sound of my front door shutting and then the opening of my bedroom door, I lay still as I waited for something to happen next. The familiar smell of a certain cologne and coffee filled the air and I snuggled back into the covers in comfort.
“Y/n, are you up? I brought you coffee.” I heard the cup slide onto my side table. “Y/n/n?” I hummed in response.
“Good morning sleepy.” He chuckled.
“Why are you here?” I grumbled into the pillow.
“I just wanted to check on you. You’ve been weird since last Saturday.” I tensed at the accusation.
I thought about the comment he made on the Friday night and then about the advice the girls had given me. “I’m not mad at you, I’m sorry. I’ve uh, been pmsing.” I lied.
“Oh I- can I, uh sit with you?” He said as he stood awkwardly next to my bed. I shifted over allowing him to sit next to me as I lay still half asleep. He kicked his shoes off and pulled the blanket from me forcefully and wrapped himself up.
“Hey!” I yelped and moved over.
“Sorry I got cold.” He smirked and snuggled down further into the covers. I whined about being cold too and shuffled in next to him as he lifted an arm and pulled me in the covers before we settled down. “This feels better.” He sighed referring to the opposing mood I had created during the week. “Are you going to David’s tonight?” He asked, I nodded in response and turned to lay on my back.
“Mind if you pick me up later and take me back home?” I said rather than answering him.
“Not a problem.” He smiled and gave my hair a light ruffle. “Get some rest grumpy.” I smiled and shut my eyes.
I was not grumpy but I understood that he would assume due to my change in character during the week. Matt and I were close especially since I was a little younger than the rest of the group, Matt and I got on so well because he was more laid back and introverted than the others, much like me. This meant we spent plenty of cozy nights together watching movies or spend free time chatting about nonsense together over coffee. Our friends all knew we were close and Zane often was the third wheel as I spent countless nights over at their apartment spending time with them. Matt was a safe place for me as when the group got too wild I often retreated back to him to calm down, he was protective and made sure I always okay.
This morning was no different, I decided to put my silly thoughts aside and try spend time with Matt before we went out. We watched funny videos and sipped on our coffee and before we knew it, it was lunch time and Matt had to go run errands. It felt good to spend time with him again, it put my mind at ease as I had been so worked up about his comments from the other night. I don’t really know why it bother me because we weren’t dating but I remember the sting I felt when he said it and it hadn’t left my mind since.
“I’m sorry I have to go y/n/n.” He pouted. “I’ll come pick you up at 7?” He said while gathering his phone and keys from my side table and then brushing out the crease on his shirt in front of the mirror before he left.
I smiled, “Thanks Matt.” He smiled back and made his way out the apartment as he called out a goodbye.
I got up later in the day to start getting ready, I decided to wear something more fun than usual to get me into a mood to party. I needed a break after this week and something told me that tonight would be a good chance to let loose and have some fun. I wore a black mini skirt and a bodysuit that matched, obviously not forgetting to pair it with shoes, hair and make up.
As promised, Matt showed up at seven. He entered the apartment and followed the sound of my grwm playlist that was on full blast in my bedroom. He chuckled when he caught a glimpse of me hoping about to the music as I finished off my make up. He leant against the doorframe watching me until I twirled around and caught sight of him, causing my heart to leap out my chest. “You gave me a fright, you idiot!” I chuckled and threw a blush brush in his direction while bending to hold on my knees.
“I’m sorry you were just dancing crazy and I wanted to watch.” He laughed and caught the brush. He walked to my dresser and placed it down before grabbing my arm and pulling me into a hug. “Nearly ready?” He asked, I nodded and let him know I would only be a few more minutes. Well 10 minutes later and he had asked the same question. I laughed and apologized but still fiddled with my hair and make up. He groaned, “y/n, you look gorgeous, let’s just go before the party is over.”
I laughed and looked at myself in the mirror on more time before I lead us out to the car so Matt could drive us to David’s. We arrived and Corinna ran to the car pulling me out quickly, “The girls are doing tequila shots we were waiting for you!” She squealed and lead me inside as I giggled behind her.
Matt followed behind and watched as us girls cheered each other on. I took the shots handed to me and tried my best not to wince after each one, knowing that the group was crowded around watching us. When I had enough I stood next to Matt and gave him a big goofy smile.
“You really aren’t always the little angel everyone thinks you are, huh?” He joked.
“What do you mean?” I smirked and took a sip of my drink then winked at him. He smiled and rolled his eyes at me before I ran off to go dance in the living room.
I danced around for a while, mostly with the girls but with Toddy and Heath now and then too. I caught Matt’s eye every now and then as he was leant against the pool table talking to Zane, David and Jeff. I would do a little funny move every time we made eye contact just to make him smile or chuckled every so often. When I got tired I looked over to go stand with them but Matt and David had disappeared and Jeff and Zane were just left. They looked as though they were discussing something so I didn’t join in. Instead I went outside and stood by the railing in the backyard to watch the view as I caught my breath.
I heard footsteps behind me but didn’t turn in time as I heard Jeff’s voice once he reached me, “You look great y/n.” Jeff said once he was beside me. “Any reason you got all dressed up?” He smirked. He was attractive if I had to say so but he just wasn’t my type the thought of him coming up to flirt with me made me feel a bit flattered if I’m honest.
The attention and obvious flirting caused a smile and a blush to creep onto my cheeks. “Perhaps I did.” I teased back, the alcohol giving me an edge of confidence and playfulness. “Although no one has yet said anything.”
“Oh y/n, the guys are all saying it, they just too pussy to say it to your face.” He stepped closer to me, wrapped an arm around me and leant in to whisper, “You know though, that I would have the guts to tell you that the way you look tonight makes me want to be in your guts.”
I pulled back quickly, “You wanna-?” I frowned and watched his expression, his eyes never left mine.
“Y/n/n, baby, you’re a gorgeous girl. Like I said, everyone drools over you but won’t say anything because you’re the sweet innocent one. You’re a little angel.” He kept eye contact but I looked away embarrassed. “Plus, I heard your tits look amazing.” He smirked and leant in to kiss me but I caught eyes from inside the party and stepped away before rushing back inside.
Matt was staring at me as I walked in and I walked up to him, “Take me home. Now.” I growled, I did not know if he had seen what had happened outside but it was as though he reacted like clockwork.
“Oh, oh, okay.” He scrambled, finding his keys and phone. “Just gonna say bye to-“
“Please can we just go.” I said with urgency lacing my words. He looked at me and nodded slowly, he seemed shocked at my strong words but he did as told.
We snuck out the front door and he opened his passenger door for me before he got into his side and started the car. “Are you okay?” He asked as he reversed out the drive way.
“Fine.” I stated and looked ahead while opening the vents to try cool myself down. He remained quiet for some time. “You weren’t drinking?” I asked.
“You asked me to drive you home when I was over this morning, why would I?” He chuckled, I shrugged in response. “I saw you throwing back the tequila though.” He chuckled again.
“Are you drunk?” He chuckled again and turned to look at me.
“Oh no, it’s not good to be grumpy and then get drunk.” He pouted playfully. “I’ll fix you up at home though, get you all comfy.” I just sighed, usually I would be grateful for the act but all the emotions swirled in my mind- along with the alcohol. I hated that he could say the cutest things and think that it didn’t make my heart flutter.
Once we got to Matt’s apartment he helped get me upstairs and into bed. “Here’s a shirt and a blanket.” Call me if you need anything he said while also setting a glass of water down next to his bed for me. He left and walked out his room to the couch to go to bed as well.
“Matt,” I called to him from his room, “I need something.”
“What.” He groaned having to get up again. He stood in the door frame and looked at me.
I pouted and sat on the edge of the bed. “I need a hug.” I whined as tears started filling my eyes. He rushed forward and sat down next to me and pulled me in to hug him. He gave me reassuring words, telling me I was going to be okay. He rubbed my back and held me as I stained the shoulder of his shirt with tears. When my crying reduced to a sniffle, I let go and went into his closet to take off my outfit and pull on the shirt he had given me to sleep in. I walked back to the bed and stood in front of him, still teary and sniffly. He pouted and pulled me into another hug.
I climbed on the bed and lay behind him once he let go of me to look at me. “Please sit with me, just till I fall asleep.” He nodded and pulled the covers up over me. He then lay next to me, waiting for me to fall asleep before he would return back to his couch.