X e n a
It was currently Friday. The week had gone by so fast I didn’t even notice. Archer has been stressed about work, he was going to leave on Monday and I was trying to spend as much time as I could with him, I was also trying to help him by distracting him from getting too stressed and caught up with work.
Felix has started hanging out with us as well. He’s also opened up to us more, he’s told us about his life and how his father was only using his mother for money so his mother divorced him a year ago and now his mom got a good work opportunity over here.
We also learnt that Felix likes to crack jokes and what makes them funnier is the way he laughs and his accent. His laugh is basically just him wheezing. Sometimes his jokes make literally no sense but because of his laugh we all just end up cracking up as well.
Today Cam, Brie, Owen, Felix, Archer and I decided to go to a party since we haven’t really gone one in a long time. I could feel Cams excitement from a mile away. Cam loves parties.
“We will pick you guys up at around 7, is that okay with all of you?” Archer says.
“Yeah that’s fine with me” Brie nods, Cam nodding along.
“Oh and Xena, I’m going to be at your house so I can take that excuse to borrow some of your clothes again. Your sense of style is high-key the best. And I love you for that” Cam says.
“You know what? I’ll be there as well” Brie smiles innocently.
“Fine, just as long as you return them. Thinking about it now… you both still have some of my clothes” I roll my eyes a small smile my face.
I was just teasing them. It’s just 2 tops that they took. I don’t really have a problem with that.
“I’ll bring it with me when I come over” Brie says, Cam nodding as well.
“I’m heading home now, I’m tired of standing here for more than 10 minutes now. I’ll see you guys later” I wave at everyone.
They all say bye and I quickly get in my car and drive home.
As soon as I reached home, I quickly cooked up some pasta for my dad for when he comes back from work.
One I was done I look at the time to see out was already 5:30. Dads usually back by 7.
I then decided to text him and let him know of my plans that I have with my friends
Me: Hey dad, hope everything is good. I was just letting you know that I’ll be going out with my friends tonight, if you don’t mind. I won’t be back around 12. Latest.
Me: oh, and I also made dinner for you when you get back home.
I then shut my phone and decided to go up to my room to take a shower. The girls would be here by 6.
After around a twenty five minute shower I got put off my bathroom and walked to my closet. It was only 6 so I decided to just wear some sweatpants and a white top.
I’ll change when it closer to time.
I changed and sat down on my bed, letting my hair air dry. I start to scroll through my phone and I then received a text from my dad.
Dad: alright sweetie, you can go. But don’t come home too late okay? Who are you going with?
Me: I’m just going with Brie, Cam, Archer, Archers best friend Owen and a new guy that joined our school named Felix.
Dad: alright then, stay safe and have protected sex. Understood?
Me: gosh! You need to say that, calm down dad. I’m not about to do anything like that
Dad: sure sweetie, have fun!
Just then I heard the bell ring so I walked downstairs to get the door. I opened it and I saw Brie and Cam both outside. Both of them holding the piece of clothing that they took from me.
“Give me that”I say playfully snatching the clothes from their hands.
“And hello to you too” Cam says playfully rolling her eyes And entering the house, Brie following right behind her.
We all walk up to my room. I had already picked out the outfit I wanted to wear. It was some black cargo pants, and a dark green tube top, and some white chunky sneakers. I had also picked out a belt with big circular holes in them to finish the look.
Brie and Cam had both picked out their own outfit from the closet. We ask changed, once I was sure my hair was dry I straightened it. Cam and Brie doing the same.
After we were All done getting ready we sat on my bed and waited for Archer, Owen and Felix to come pick us up. It was already around 7.
We were all taking about the most random things when we heard the doorbell ring.
I walked downstairs, Cam and Brie both following behind me.
I open the door and I saw Archer, Owen and Felix.
“Hey guys, ready to go?” Owen says, smiling at Cam in particular. They are literally the cutest.
“We all came in our own cars so, Xena you come with me and Owen you can go with Cam and Brie you can go with Felix” Archer says looking at me. A small smile playing on his lips. I also noticed how he was shameless checking me out. I felt heat rise up to my cheeks.
We all walk out of the house and I lock the big door shut behind me. We walk down the long pebbled pathway till we reached where all three cars were parked.
“You look stunning” Archer quietly whispers in my ear. Kissing my forehead.
“Why thank you” I smile
“Although you might feel cold later on tonight” Archer says. Giving me a pointed look.
“It’s fine, I’m sure it’s not going to get that cold” I brush it off.
After about 20 minutes we finally reach the house. The music was blasting from the speakers and we could hear it from outside the house. The house wasn’t that big, but it was bigger than an average house that I’ve seen before.
“Before you go in, here are some rules that I would like you to follow. Please” Archer says turning to me from the drivers side. His hand on my bare shoulder.
“What are they” I raise and eyebrow.
“You can get drunk, that’s fine, but don’t get hammered. And please, please, please stay by my side” Archer says, almost begging me.
“Why are you worried? I’ve been to parties before. If you haven’t forgotten it’s actually where I first kissed you” I smile.
“Oh, and I don’t drink a lot, so you don’t need to worry about me getting too drunk” I assure him brushing a small curly piece of hair away from his face.
“Okay. Let’s go in then” Archer says, he looked less worried now.
We got out of his car, Archer carelessly slamming his door shut. I’ve always wondered how he never really cares if he got a scratch on his car. I always make sure that my car has no scratches and I’m always very careful with it, since both our cars are more on the expensive side, getting parts fixed and having it get scratches off it is way more expensive.
I shrug it off and Archer reaches out for my hand. We both walk into the house and the smell of alcohol and sweat invaded my nose. Felix, Brie, Cam and Owen all walked in after us. There were people everywhere. I need to get used to this type of space since I haven’t been to a party in a long time. Last time I went to a party I found my soulmate and then ran away…
“Anyone wants a drink?” Archer says turning to all of us. Still holding onto my hand.
“Will you three be drinking as well? You guys drove here” Cam says looking at Archer, Owen and Felix.
“Nah, we won’t be drinking. Archer over here has to make sure he hasn’t had any type of drink before he leaves for Italy” Owen smirks and pats Archers shoulders.
“I’m not drinking cause I don’t think I can navigate where I am going. I’m still new over here” Felix grins.
“I won’t be drinking cause I need to drive” Owen shrugs.
The girls and I both look at each other.
“Fine with us. It means we can get drunkkk!” Cam smiles.
Archer softly squeezes my hands and I turn to him and give him a reassuring look. He needs to calm down. It’s not like I’m going to get that drunk. I’m not much of a party animal anyways.
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“Hey Archer, I have a questionnn. Do elephants have teeth? I’ve never really thought about that” I slur and rest my head on Archers shoulder.
“I think you’ve had enough drinks, Xena. How many have you had?” Archer sighs.
I’m not even that drunk.
“I’ve had only… 4” I say but I put up 6 fingers.
“Give me that” Archers says while taking my beer from my hand.
“Hey give it backkk” I whine.
“Stop whining, you’re already drunk” Archer sighs while holding one hand on my waist while the other was high up in the air so that I couldn’t reach the cup.
“Can I have wine?” I ask him
“What?” He looks at me confused. A small smile playing on his face.
“You said you’ll give me wine” I say looking up at him through my lashes.
“What? I never said that—oh. I meant, stop whining. As in stop throwing a tantrum” Archer says holding back a laugh.
“I want wine” I huff and cross my hands over my chest. Just then I felt like peeing.
“I’m going to the bathroom” I say while I walk to the bathroom that was downstairs.
“Wait, I’m coming” Archer says following behind me.
“What? You don’t need to follow me to the bathroom as well, boyyy if you don’t calm down” I slur, pointing at him.
“I’ll just wait outside the door, to make sure you’re okay”
“Ok fine, whatever” I sigh and walk to the bathroom.
I open the door and Archer waits outside for me, I close the door and lock it. I did my business and while I was washing my hands through the mirror I saw that the bathtub was giving out smoke.
“What the fuckity fuck is happening here” I whisper to myself. I walk to the bathtub and pull open the curtains and I saw a boy, around my age sitting in the tub and smoking, but seeing that the smoke was way denser. He was definitely smoking weed.
“What the fuck?… you’re pretty” the boy says standing up. He was really tall but he wasn’t as tall and my manz.
“Thank you” I say quickly before turning and walking away to the door of the bathroom since he was making me uncomfortable. He had a really weird looking smile. Almost evil.
“Wait, where do you think you’re going. You can’t just walk out like that without give me a kiss” he says while he holds onto my wrist. His grip was tight, his hands were rough. They weren’t as soft and masculine like Archers.
The guy then proceeded to touch my waist, pulling me closer to him. Trying to kiss my shoulder and neck.
“Get the fuck of me you cheesedick. ARCHER, ARCHER. HELP ME. THERES A ASSCLOWN TRYING TO KISS ME, HELP—” I start screaming, but the guy covers my mouth.
“Xena? Xena!” Archer says banging on the door.
I bit onto my guys hands and hard as I could and he then removes his hand from my mouth.
“Motherfucker!. You’re a feisty one. Your little boyfriend can wait” The guy says but then his smile wipes off and he slaps me across my face. My head hurt, my cheeks stung. The slap was pretty loud and I hear Archer trying to open the door even harder. The door wash shaking.
I was pretty sure that there was a mark on my face now, tears were running down my face from the force of the slap and my vision started to get blurry, black dots started to cover my vision. I started feeling nauseous. The guy was till holding onto my waist.
Just as my eyes were about to close, I heard the door slam open. Right in front stood Archer with a very angry expression. His hands were fisted in a ball, nostrils flared and his eyes were zeroed on the guy.
“Get your fucking hands off her right now” Archer grits out. His jaw was clenched and his teeth were grinding against each other. His eyes held a very dark look.
“No. What are you going to do about it—” before the asshat could finish what he was saying Archer punches his straight to the ground.
The guy falls to the floor groaning, his nose was bleeding.
Since the guy was holding onto to me, when he fell to the ground I fell as well since I couldn’t hold myself up anymore. I felt weak, nauseous, and I also felt my eyes closing.
“Xena? Baby. Don’t close your eyes. Keep them open” Archers voice sounded distant but his hand was resting on my cheek. Since the slap, my cheek was giving out lots of heat. And Archers cold hands made them feel better so I leaned closer to his hand.
I then got him to carry me outside. I hear Brie, Cam, Owens and Felix asking him what happened. Archer ignored all the questions and asked one of them to get a bottle of water.
I get myself falling deeper into sleep and the last thing I remember was Archer kissing my forehead.
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