Tara's pov
I didn't know which was worse—Leaving them there or ignoring Julian.
It'd been two days since the incident and I wasn't getting any better.
I couldn't sleep or rest without seeing a guy pointing a gun to my head.
I felt weird and it's not because I was ghosting Julian but because of what they all did to Daniel.
I hear my phone ring breaking me out of my thoughts.
"Hello?"
"Hey,it's Leyla".The voice said excitedly
"Okay"
"Tomorrow's the pool party"
"You sure".I raised an eyebrow.I wasn't sure of the date but I knew it wasn't tomorrow."Yeah,they moved it for some reason"
"Ok thanks".My hand hung over the end button
"Wait,wait.Bring your A game and a change of clothes".Leyla said before hanging up.
What did she mean by that and why would I need my A game?
I had no answer to these questions so I guess I'd see when I got there.
The next day
I woke up to about thirty missed calls from Julian.Maybe he wanted to tell me about the party or ask why I was ghosting him but I didn't care.
Today would my one full day of endless fun.
I hastily showered and put on a crop top matched with jeans and sneakers
It was simple but I had no idea If I was going to be considered over or under dressed.
I hear my phone from the bedroom.It better not be Julian
"Hello"
"Hey"
"Who's this".I frowned.The voice sounded familiar
"it's Leyla,I called you yesterday".She sounded mad
"Oh I know, girl I was just pulling your legs".I lied,I had no idea it was her
"Oh,That's a relief".She sighed."We're almost at your house"
"Who's we?"
"The rest of the class,of course."
"Right,right.Thanks,bye for now".She wanted to say something but I hung up the call.
One thing I hated was being in a confined space with other people.My parents wouldn't drive me because today was bang day,and I wouldn't want to disturb them.
"Ugh,just breathe Tara. It's not gonna be that cramped".I hoped
It wasn't what I hoped.The bus was a small with it's exterior coloured blue,it looked serene on the outside but the interior was packed with students.
The bus had long exceeded it's maximum gross weight.
"Hey Tara".Leyla greeted."You look lovely".I had no idea If she was being sarcastic or truthful
"Thank you,as do you".I smiled softly.
"What's wrong,you're looking rather pale".Leyla pointed out
"Nothing".I lied.The bus was filled with students and the driver kept stopping at random locations to pick up more.Everytime another student came in,I felt closer to throwing up.
"Jessica".Leyla called to the girl who just came in."There's room here," she turned to me."you wouldn't mind right?"
I wanted to say no but had a feeling that I'd throw up if I opened my mouth.
I simply gave a nod and immediately she walked right over and sat with us.My skin occasionally brushed with theirs and it wasn't pleasant at all.
"We're here".Leyla said
I heaved a sigh of relief as I rushed out.The cool breeze brushed my face, ridding me of all frustrations.We parked at the side of the road.All I saw was dense forest.It looked like we were in the middle of nowhere
"Come on".Leyla interrupted
"Where are we?".I asked wary of my surroundings
"Let me guess,this is your first time?"
"Yes".I nodded meekly
"Don't worry,you'll see soon enough".Leyla led us into the woods
The rest of the students were happily chatting behind me and I started to wonder if it was no big deal.
We walked for about two minutes before reaching our destination.The pool stretched wide before me.It wasn't what I expected at all.Immediately we reached,music blared from the speakers around us.The pool featured a terrace, fire feature, and numerous slides.I noticed a log house in the corner. There was even a grill as the odor of sizzling flesh quickly filled the air.Everything was perfect except we were the only ones there.
"Where's everyone".I frowned
Leyla gave a wry smile and walked on.She led me into the log house and I had my answer.
My hands flew to my mouth as I scanned the room.Left,right,even on the floor!
They were commiting all kinds of indecency.Guys were touching girls where they shouldn't be.The girls all had at least a piece of clothing sprawled on the floor.Moans filled the room as my face twisted with revulsion.
"Great after leaving that cramped hell,I get to see this".I thought to myself
I snuck a look at Leyla who was beside me,she had no expression ,like she was used to this.
"What am I seeing?".I whispered
"Alright guys, Time's up".She clapped her hands
"Come on, just a little while?".A girl said from the corner with her pants on the floor.A guy's finger wedged between her legs."Please".She stifled a moan
"Yeah,come on Leyla".Another lifted his head up from a girl's bosom
"No,I said you'd be allowed thirty minutes for handsies and mouth stuff".Leyla started."I don't care what you do outside of here but this is my property so if anything happens,I'll be held responsible"
They all groaned and reluctantly untangled themselves from their respective partners.
"Just give us few minutes to change".A girl hastily put on her bra.
"Oh God".Leyla placed a hand on her head as she left the house quietly.
"What was that?".I trailed behind her.The music had already been turned off due to inactivity.
"That is the other side of Maybrooks college".She smiled coldly
"What do you mean?".I asked
"Never mind,they're here".A minibus just like the one that brought us drove into the clearing.
"Hey".Maxim jumped off
Leyla ran into his arms and whispered something,he frowned a little then took her aside.
I was fixated on watching them that I didn't realize when they approached.