Chapter 73 Hot Night

• KELSEY:::
• “Come have a drink with me,” Mariah pleads drunkenly. She’s stumbling and having a good time, as she should, except for the fact she broke our agreement. The hours have ticked by while I’ve sat nursing my drink, non-alcoholic of course. I brought my own cup per my usual. No one knows there’s only vitamin water in it instead of the alcohol that’s flowing heavily through the crowds.
• “I have to pee. I’ll come find you when I’m done.” The lie rolls off my tongue easily. I’ve kept to myself, realization hitting me that I’ve outgrown what was once my friend group. I’d much rather stay in than go out, whereas they like to drink a lot and only need one or two until they’re loud, and I’m quiet.