I chime in, “Please, Bree!”
“I’ll get the ride.” Briana says taking out her phone.
Looking around,I cannot believe the amount of people that are walking up and down the bar-filled street.
Knowing Paige and I are already buzzed, Bree tells us, “Y’all act chill at the door, or we’ll be losing the fakes.”
Paige and I look at each other. “Yes, Mom.” We giggle.
We make our way to a bar Briana and her friends found recently and hand the bouncer our IDs. He barely glances at them.
“Have fun, ladies,” the bouncer announces as he waves us through the door.
“I need to go to the ladies’ room,” I inform them as we are waiting for the bartender to take our order.
“To the back and left.” Briana points in the direction.
A text from Caleb awaits as I take my phone out to browse while waiting in the line that is out the door.
Caleb: looks like u r having fun
Me: yup, a blast. I missed my girls. How did u know?
Caleb: ur IG pic
He saw the picture from the house party.He’s social stalking me! I can’t help the smile that takes over my face knowing this.
Me: We left that party and came to 6th str. What r u doin?
Caleb: out with friends
Me: have fun…TTYL…bye
Caleb: dinner tmrw?
Me: sure, I’ll call u when I am back
Caleb: bye
I run back to Bree and Paige, not able to hold my excitement.
“He texted.” I shimmy my shoulders and roll my eyes.
“And?” Paige asks.
“I got a date tomorrow.” I stick my tongue out playfully.
“That calls for a round of celebratory shots.” Bree waves the bartender over. “Three shots of something fruity and strong, please.”
We each grab one tapping them on the bar before shooting them back. The rest of the night is spent talking, laughing, dancing, and meeting new people.
* * *
The next morning,we are waiting on our breakfast tacos, slightly hurting from the excess of alcohol the night before.
“Y’all need to come for Halloween.” Briana tells us. “I have been hearing stories about all the craziness on Sixth Street during Halloween. It will be so much fun! Say y’all will come. We can think of some great match-y, slutty, costumes to wear. Please!”
Paige and I look at each other, smile, and respond in unison, “I’m in!”