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“Go easy, Hart.”
I ignored Collin and chugged it back. Despite my watering eyes, I did it with ease. I raised my cup like I’d just won a trophy before tossing it to the ground.
“It’s time for me to get home.”
I stood up too fast and saw stars. I stumbled to the side, but Collin’s reflexes kicked in.
“You cannot be driving.”
“I’ll be fine.”
“Ava, can you follow us home in my car and I’ll give you girls a lift after?”
“Sure.”
I rolled my eyes.
“I didn’t even drink that much.”
“You had four refills.” Collin said.
When did that happen?
Too intoxicated to argue, I allowed him to drag me to the passenger side of my truck. I slouched against the seat and closed my eyes as a wave of nausea passed over me.
“Your dad is going to kill you.” Collin said with a chuckle.
The thought sent my stomach churning. Not only would I be in trouble for ditching the welcome party, but it was well past midnight and I had school in the morning. I leaned my head against the icy window and sighed in bliss. It was like an ice pack to my throbbing head.
I groaned as he swerved the car, causing me to hit my head against the glass.
“You did that on purpose.”
“I know.”
I was in an awful mood the entire ride home, but it soured even further the moment he drove up our street. However, my drunken mind only registered our location once he reached my driveway. I opened the door and fell to the ground, my shoulder took most of the impact.
“Seriously, Asher,” Collin said. “Get up.”
“I’m good here.”
He hoisted me with a huff, tossing my arm around his shoulder. The front door opened before we could reach it, and I braced myself for the confrontation.
“Thanks for bringing him home.”
I would have rather faced the wrath of my parents.
“No problem, he’s had quite a bit.”
“I’ll take it from here.”
My mind got hazy as they spoke for a moment. I barely registered him dragging my drunken butt up the stairs until my cold silk sheets enveloped me. My head lulled to the side. I closed my eyes as the room started spinning.
“I had to cover for you.”
I didn’t even have to open my eyes to know his arms were folded across his chest, expecting me to roll out a red carpet for him. Judgemental Josh.
“Don’t expect a thank you.”
