filled with laughter and chatter as Ariadn

n the air. Ariadne, in particular, was feeling the effects of the dri

tle tipsy," she slurred, leaning against

Ariadne's cheek. "Oh, come on, A

Ariadne proclaimed dramatically,

s head with amusement. "You're too funny, Ari. But

sively. "Nah, I'm good! I can

d straight line within the confined space of th

rought tears to my eyes. Never knew you had it in

s nothing , really. I'm so glad you liked it. It's been a while since I

rearview mirror, trying to st

all had a grea

from the birthday celebration. "It was the best

a said, patting her on the back. "We'r

ool campus, and the driver brought the car to

folks. That'll

et. "Oh, I got it! No worries," Katniss brushed her asi

driver replied smiling, giving th

a wobbly stumble, holding

falling flat on your face." Katniss gig

actice walking in a straight line," Ariadne gru

m, and Ariadne's pretend drunkenness seemed to inten

rly taunting Ariadne for her unsteady steps, not bo

ting her eyelashes. "Who, me?

finally admitted, stumping her feet in a coquettish

riadne onto her back. "Alright, here we

d Ariadne as they made their

day to becoming Ari's personal servant, uhh, bodyguard I guess", Vanessa contin

ack drew amused glances from other

s gently put Ariadne back on her feet and stretched herself, rubbing the so

guys," Ariadne mouthed, her voice f

gging her friend tightly. "Thank

I wasn't actually drunk", she confessed,

?? You

nced "it's one minute left unti

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k hurts" Katniss trailed off the mo

or though, " she went on, her vo

and stared at her. Standing transfixed for a moment before going close

Did the lady floral come knocking

tered and worried about Ari's state. Just then, she unconsciously trailed A

the image on the Lock Screen photo, it was incr

e guy we met in the

hoto? He's the guy we met in the mall earlier right? What's he to you? I noticed you weren't in a great mood at the birth

cloud seemed to hang over her as she sat gloomily in her corner. On

to get to the root of this, right? Vanessa? Connie?" Sh

for a moment before speaking. "It's just... Well, there's some

I noticed the looks you gave him", V

stare like you can't wait to slit her throats for getting her filthy

chose to divulge it to her friends. 'I

t BrentWes Group. I've had a crush on him for a w

idening. "Wait, you mean you purpo

elder brother's college friend and I liked him the first time he visited our home. Initially, I just wanted him to be like a brother

being in the same place as him might give us

shoulder. "It doesn't sound crazy at all. We

ime I pretended to be interested in photography

Maybe he's just shy or hasn't

lways been in group settings. I don't think he sees me that way." She rubbed her swe

r know until you try. Maybe it's time to make

ou're smart, talented, and beautiful

er heart beat increased and beat rather rapidly as she did so, she wa

girls. You'r

his relationship with Molly isn't what I think it is. What if

a lot better. She drew a long b

ut, remember, there are plenty of other fish in the sea. For example, that cute g

d, "Well, he's

uessing Arthur is a very i

er most of the time. Seems like

ve a good score to settle with you. How dare you play cupid on me without even as mu

room and Ariadne followed in hot pursuit, while the others

of their playful mood. The sound was coming from

the phone. She glanced at it to behold numerous message notificati

rf, how about we have a meal together some other time? I can be your free tour guide around here if you want. Not to worry, there