part 16: laurie's a crowd

Most of the bands clear out during the third band to watch their set, leaving you and Kelsey with nothing to do. You figure you'll watch the show too until you find a better distraction. Upon entering, you see a huge crowd not facing the stage. You walk over and see Brianna and some little girl moving perfectly in time to the music.

"watch the colors dance and watch you let it fade away”

Your heels inhibit you from really dancing, plus you
couldn't compete with that. Not being ones to be outshined, after a few songs you head outside to the vans. While walking over you see that blonde girl get out of Nick's van, and the two of you look at one another with a disapproving scowl.

You don't pay attention to where she scurries off to and a few moments later, the two of you open the van door. With a surprised look on his face Nick asks, "Where's Shelly?" while trying to look over your heads out the door. "Who?" you reply together playing dumb, as you close the door behind you.

"Add some good looks and then, close the door and dim the lights”

In the split second it takes you to close the door, Kelsey has positioned herself on Nick's lap like there wasn't enough space in the empty 15-passenger van. You place yourself across from them and reiterate your question, "Who's Shelly?"

"Just this girl I met, first time here and I was just showing her around." "I don't think the van is a part of the venue," Kelsey replies snottily, and you let out a chuckle. "Are you coming to party tonight?" Nick says looking at Kelsey. "Of course," the two of you reply.

"That's a good color on you," Kelsey whispers to Nick referring to the maroon shirt he has on. "Thanks" he replies with a sly look on his face. "Why are we sitting in silence," Kelsey asks, “Laurie, do you love me and want to go grab my CDs from my car? You're closer to the door..." "Sure, whatever," you say back, and clear out of the van.

"and now I know I want to kill you like only a best friend could"

You're more than happy to get out of there as to not be stuck in that awkward position any longer. You've liked Nick for years but obviously, it's not any concern of Kelsey. Not like it ever is...

You reach into the backseat of the car and grab the CDs plus the bottle of vodka hidden under the chair. Sitting in the passenger side, you take a few gulps straight. Guess you'll be the life of the party after all.

"The alcohol is scented with your breath, you're always all done up to just be used"

IT’S CHARM CITY AND YOU’RE A DISTANT SECOND.

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part 16: laurie's a crowd