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“Woah Rivers.” Caleb appears beside me. “Take it easy. It’s only six and it’s going to be a long night.”
“Fuck off.” I murmur and pour a few more.
All I need is for the pain to dull a little, and this is the best way I know how.
THE LOUD MUSIC FILLS my ears and mixes with my alcohol induced haze. To be honest, I could really use a joint right about now, but I’m too drunk to find one. I’m leaning against the wall and drinking what must be my tenth beer when a blonde ends up in front of me. I won’t lie, she’s attractive, but she’s nothing like Kayleigh.
“Can I help you?” I slur.
She looks me up and down like I’m something to eat. “Maybe. What do you say we go up to your room?”
“No thanks. I’m a taken man.”
“No, you’re not. You’ve been single since you broke up with Bree Lawson.”
Okay, ew. Does she stalk me or something? Why is everyone so obsessed with my love life?
“Well then, maybe I’m just not interested.”
Her face contorts in disbelief as she crosses her arms. “Whatever.” She stomps away like she’s having a temper tantrum, leaving me alone to roll my eyes.
A LITTLE WHILE LATER I’m just getting done with a keg stand that Jesse talked me into when I see Kayleigh walk into the room. She has that barista with her, Derick or whatever the hell his name is. I stumble forward and wrap my arm around her.
“Kayleigh!” I yell and she flinches at the volume of my voice. Oops.
“Hey babe.” She smiles, making me melt at the term of endearment. God H. Get a damn grip. “You okay?”
I nod, quicker than I should have. “Just a little drunk.”
“A little?”
Holding up two fingers to show a small amount, I smile. “A little.”
The barista laughs and pats me on the back before disappearing for a minute. I’m looking around the room when he comes back and I see Kayleigh’s holding a beer.
“Aw, you got me another beer?” When did she even walk away? “Thank you!” I chug the entire thing in one go, feeling incredibly parched all of a sudden.
She places a kiss on my cheek and whispers in my ear that she will be right back. As soon as she walks away, it feels like the room is starting to spin. I think I’ll go sit down on the couch and wait for her there.
I sink into the comfortable cushion and lean my head back. I should really stop drinking for the night. The pain of missing my parents isn’t gone, but it’s bearable. Besides, Kayleigh is here now. Everything will be alright. She’s the perfect distraction.
Suddenly, there’s a pressure in my lap and a hand covers my eyes. I guess she’s just as eager as I am because lips are pressed against mine and the second I gasp, her tongue enters my mouth. My hands rest on her hips as our mouths move against each other. There is something different about this kiss but I can’t seem to put my finger on it. Maybe it’s just the alcohol messing with my mind.
“Kayleigh, wait!” I hear someone shout. Wait? Why would she need to wait to kiss me?
“I think someone needs your attention.” I murmur against her lips.
“What?” A voice that clearly isn’t Kayleigh’s answers.
My eyes shoot open to find the same blonde who tried hitting on me earlier. My heart starts to pound in my chest as I take in my surroundings. I just made out with someone else. Caleb is glaring at me from five feet away, and whatever the fuck his name is, is calling for Kayleigh out the front door. Fuck!
I shove the girl off me and watch as she tumbles to the floor.
“What the hell, Holden?!”
Feeling stone cold sober, I get up and go to run out the front door. I need to find Kayleigh. I need to explain. As soon as I get onto the front lawn, I’m tackled to the ground by the barista.
“Get off me, Darren! I need to find Kayleigh!”
