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Summary: Coming out of a relationship that is no longer fulfilling for Bug, she gets invited to a party and drunkly confesses her feelings to her best friend Nadine about her neighbor Folio. What will become of Folio and Bug?

Chapter Three: The Party

Rating: T Word Count: 1,293

Photo Credit: Google Divider Credit: @kodaswrld

It’s the evening of the party. The food is out, the pool and house are clean, the music is playing on the TV. The seashells were places on the craft tables. Seashells, crab, mermaid themed balloons dripped from the ceiling.

You stood there proud of your work. “This is all for Nadine.” You thought to yourself.

You felt a presence near you. It was Nadine.

“Hey you. Thank you for setting things up.” She said.

“It’s fine. It’s the least that I can do. You and Nick are going above and beyond for me. This.” You said motioning to the room. “It’s the least that I can do.” Nick was by the stereo, playing his music.

“So, you seriously never met Nick’s bandmates?” Nadine asked

“Nope.” You said. “Nick is the only one I know.”

Nadine looked at you. Squinting her eyes at you.

“What?” You said

“I don’t believe you.” She said

“I’m being serious. Nick is the only one I know.”

Nadine squinted her eyes, crossed her arms and intensely looked at you. “Fine.” She said in defeat “I find it hard to believe, but fine. You’ll meet them soon. They’re very sweet. I think you’ll like them.”

Nick turned into the room.

“Hey, the guys are on their way. They’ll be here in 5 minutes.” Nick announced to the room.

“Perfect. Because I have to pee.” You said and went to the restroom.

You made your way to the restroom and closed the door. You lifted the toilet seat up and started your business.

You heard a car pull up to the driveway. The sound of men talking in the foyer bounced off the walls and traveled to the restroom.

“Hey man” Nick said. “Thanks for coming.”

“Hey guys.” Nadine said. You heard another mans voice. A voice you once heard.

“No problem. Happy Birthday Nadine.” Said the man with a southern accent.

“Thank you.”

“Happy Birthday Nadine.” Said a man with an accent. An accent you’ve never heard before.

“Did you guys finish the remodeling?” Another male voice, one with a sweet disposition, said.

“We’re almost there.” Nadine told the men.

You heard footsteps leading towards your room.

“Do you guys have a guest?” Asked the man with the European accent

“We do. A friend of Nadine is staying with us.” Nick told the man with the European accent.

You flushed the toilet, washed your hands, and exited the restroom.

You looked up and were met with a set of brown eyes.

Folio.

“Hey”. Said the man with the southern accent. “I know you!”

Nadine and Nick looked at each other.

“You know, Bug?” Nadine asked

“You’re hallway girl!” The man with southern accent said, pointing his finger towards you.

You blinked. You remembered the voice. But couldn’t place the face.

“Hallway girl?” Nadine asked

“She’s my neighbor. Hallway girl! I see your hangover is cured.” Said the man with the southern accent.

“How’s your head?” Asked the man

The two taller men laughed in the kitchen.

“Shut up. Both of you.” Said the man with the southern accent. “No seriously, is your head ok?”

“It’s fine. Thank you.” You finally said.

“Good.” Said the man with big brown eyes. “So how does hallway girl know Nick?”

“I have a name. It’s Bug. My name is Bug. I’m friends with Nadine.”

You said.

“Oh so those bags are yours.” The taller man with tattoos and short brown hair said. “That makes sense.”

“Is she staying with you guys?” Asked the man with the European accent.

“I am.” You told the man. “And you are?”

“I’m Joakim, but everyone calls me Jolly. This is Noah.” Said the man with the European accent. “And obviously you know Folio.” He said directing his hand to the smaller man with big brown eyes.

“Question.” Said the tall muscular man with tattoos, who you know now was Noah.

“Answer” you replied to Noah

“How is it that you’re friends with our bassist’s fiancee, but we never heard of you?” He finally asked.

3 set of big brown eyes were burning into you.

“It’s personal.” You said with a lump in your throat. “And messy. But personal. I’d rather not answer that question right now.”

“Fine.” Noah shrugged. “I feel like you’re hiding something. But fine.”

‘Oh he can see through me’ you thought to yourself. ‘I have to be careful with this one.’

You hummed a response and went to find Nadine.

“Hey you.” Nadine said. “How you feeling?”

“I’m ok, thank you Nadine.”

More guest arrived and the party was a wonderful success. Everyone loved the cake and Nadine loved her presents. Nick bought her a tennis bracelet.

You felt overwhelmed with the party and decided to elope to the swimming pool. Unbeknownst to you, you had a visitor. Folio, cigarettes in his hand.

“Hey.” Folio said, turning to look at you.

“Hey yourself. Neighbor.” You told Folio.

“How’s your head?”

You threw your head back and laughed. Eyes bewildered and shock ran through Folio.

“Oh no. I mean from your fall. I found you on your steps. Seriously, how is your head?” Folio asked

“I understand what you’re asking. Thank you. It’s fine. Thank you for helping me. I appreciate it.” You told him. “And thank you for the note.”

“No problem. I figured you’d like to know how you ended up in your apartment. I didn’t want you to hurt yourself.” Folio told you.

“Sorry for putting you on blast like that in front of everyone. I really was surprised you knew Nick.” Folio said.

“I know Nadine. I met her in college when I left my dead end city. She’s from Texas like me.” You informed Folio. “Through Nadine I met Nick. Nadine and I use to always be attached at the hip. Then life took a turn.” You enlightened Folio

“May I ask what happened?” Folio asked.

“That one is personal, hallway boy.” You said, splashing your feet in the water. “I should probably head back and check on Nadine. It was nice talking with you. Neighbor.” You put on your shoes and walked inside. Folio took one last drag of his cigarette, put it out, and followed your lead.

Everyone was having a great time. The drinks were flowing. Nadine was happy. Nick was happy. You felt a sense of ease in you. As the guest were saying their goodbyes. Nick noticed Folio’s glossy eyes.

“Did you guys all come together?” Nick asked.

“Jolly and I rode together.” Noah said. “Folio came alone. He came on his bike. We offered carpooling but he refused. Said the fresh air is what he needed. Why?”

“Folio is passed out on the sofa.”Nadine said. “I think he had too much to drink. We don’t want to leave him alone. I think it’s best if he stays here with us. I’ll have to talk to Bug about it.”

The party was finally winding down. Everyone was saying their goodbyes and taking their leave.

You walked into the living room and saw a man on the sofa. It was Folio.

“Hhmm” you said. “Too drunk to go home, I see.” You walked into the hallway closet and grabbed a blanket. You took off Folio’s shoes and draped the blanket over him.

“Goodnight, hallway boy.” You said.

You walked into the restroom, brushed your teeth and went to bed.

You crawled into bed and tried your best to let sleep to take you with her. This time those same brown eyes appeared in your dream world. Those same brown eyes from when you broke up with Steven.

Folio’s chocolate eyes.

“Oh no.” You thought to yourself.