Page 2 of Just One More Shot

I jump off the couch, stalk down the hall to her room, and bust the door open. She is laying on her back sideways on the bed with her head hanging off slightly. There is an empty container of ice cream with the spoon still in it on the bed beside her, along with a half empty bottle of wine on the nightstand. She doesn’t even look up at me.

“Okay Elise. I have had enough of this sappy shit. I gave you plenty of time to wallow this last month. It’s time to pull yourself together and have some fun.”

She throws her arm over her mascara-streaked face, “Leave me alone to die, Cal.” She’s so dramatic, I swear.

“No. That would make me a horrible friend and you know I am the best. Get up, take a shower, and put on something sexy. We are going to a house party.”

She pops her head up and points to her face, “Do you see this face? It’s all puffy and red. I am not going out like this. I am not in the mood. I don’t even want to be around the male population right now. Leave me be.” Okay so this is how she is going to be, guess I am going to drag her.

“El, I am giving you two minutes to get up to go get in the shower, or I am going to drag you in there myself and you are not going to like it.”

She makes a loud puffing noise and says, “No, leave me alone. I don’t want to. Can’t we just stay in and watch a movie? Maybe a comedy so I can laugh.” I don’t even respond to her. I grab her by her ankles and start to pull her off the bed. Her ass plops on the floor with a thud. “Mother fucker, Caleigh! What the hell is your problem?”

“Why don’t you listen to me? I told you I was going to drag you if you didn’t get up. Now please get up and get your shit together. If you do this with me tonight, then tomorrow we can do whatever you want. I’ll leave you alone for a few days.” I probably won’t but she doesn’t have to know that right now. I am just trying to have some fun tonight.

“UGH, fine! But you are doing my hair and makeup, and picking out my outfit, because I do not have the energy for that right now.” Hell fucking yes! I can’t believe she agreed.

“YAY!” I clap. “No problem. Get your fine ass in the shower and I will get everything together. We need to leave in an hour.” She flips me off as she walks into the bathroom.

I go to her closet and start flipping through the clothes. Elise has an amazing wardrobe. You wouldn’t know that looking at her for the last month, because she’s been wearing nothing but sweats and baggy band t-shirts. But the girl has an awesome figure. She’s got curves in all the right places, an ass to die for, and can basically pull any outfit off. She definitely turns heads any time we go out. Nick was a total idiot for fucking up with her, because she is the total package.

After a few minutes, I finally find the perfect outfit. A black leather skirt, a red laced crop top with straps, and her comfortable, strappy sandals. I am plugging her curling iron and hair dryer in when she steps out of the bathroom.

She looks down at the bed where her clothes are laying, “Hell no, I am not wearing that.”

I roll my eyes, “Yes, you are. You told me to pick an outfit out, and this is what you are wearing.”

She groans, “But this is NOT comfortable and it shows too much skin.”

I stare at her for a beat, “We are not going for comfortable; we are going for sexy. I promise you will feel like a million bucks wearing this. Please, just do this for me?” She huffs, giving up and hands me the hair dryer without saying a word.

An hour later and I am done with my handy work. I curled her long red hair that falls to the top of her ass, did a subtle smokey eye, and used a dark lipstick. Her skirt comes up mid-thigh. She is going to have every head turning, as always.

She looks in the mirror, “Thanks Cal. I will try not to be a downer tonight, but no promises.” I just shake my head and go to my room to throw my outfit on.

I am wearing a similar skirt and top, but my top is white. I already had my make-up and hair done today. My brown hair is also in curls. I grab my keys and head for the living room.

“El! Come on, we are already running behind. You know I hate being late.” I shout.

She comes out of her room walking slowly. “Yeah, yeah. Let’s go and get this over with.”

Elise

You know, I love Caleigh, but she can be super annoying sometimes. I really don’t feel like going out tonight. I never feel like going out anymore. I especially do not want to be around any males right now. But, if I don’t go out tonight, I will have to listen to Cal bitch for the next million and a half years.

Tonight, we are heading to the beach house of one of her client’s, Evan. We are walking because it is literally down the street. Which is amazing for me because I can just dip out in an hour, after I appease Cal.

Right now, she is rambling about how much fun we are going to have. “I am so excited that you are coming out with me tonight. You really need this. You should totally get some one-night stand dick tonight. I know your vibrator will thank you for it. I am surprised you haven't broken it yet.” She laughs.

“No Caleigh. I am staying away from men, remember? I don’t even want to go right now. You know this.” I huff. She is not going to make tonight easy.

“Blah, blah, blah. I am going to make you have fun tonight, whether you want to or not.” I just roll my eyes because there is no sense in arguing with her. “But girl you look fine as hell. You could get anyone at that party.”

We are about three minutes from Evan’s house and we can already hear the music pumping. As we get closer, I can make out that it's ‘Bad Girlfriend’ by Theory of a Deadman. One of my favorite bands. Okay, they like good music. Maybe tonight won’t be so bad after all.

We walk in and it is so loud I can barely think. There is a shit ton of people in here and the lights are dim. Caleigh grabs my hand and pulls me towards the kitchen where she spots Evan. His long hair is thrown up in a bun and his tight grey shirt shows off his muscular arms.

“Hey ladies! So glad you could make it. Help yourself to whatever snacks and drinks we have. There is also a keg in the backyard by the pool.” He yells over the loudspeakers as he gets pulled through the crowd by a pretty brunette.

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