Young God

Chapter 26

The rest of the night was spent walking around the city, and getting some dinner. Luckily things between Leo and I weren't awkward even after the ... things we did. I felt that in some way Leo and I had become even closer, I mean he did have his hands down my pants. I just felt even more comfortable with him than before. I don't think I was ready to actually do the real thing yet, but I was okay with where things were at the moment.

The rest of the trip flew by way too quickly for my liking. I mean don't get me wrong, it was spent in pure bliss for the majority of it, I was just sad that it was over so soon. My birthday was a week away so that was something I needed to plan, but I loved my birthday so it wasn't a chore at all. I still hadn't decided on a theme for my birthday, but I needed to go all out since it was my eighteenth.

As soon as Leo and I got back to New York, he was busy doing work for his father since it was summer and he didn't have school to get in the way. Meanwhile, I met up with the girls to help plan my birthday and overall catch up on everything.

We were at our usual brunch place, this time, however, Margot joined us. Margot wasn't as outgoing as the rest of us so it was harder for us to try and crack her introverted shell, but we still made it our job to welcome her with open arms.

I had my notebook out for planning, but I was stumped on a theme for the party that was now only five days away. "Guys, I have no idea what I want to do for my birthday," I groaned, throwing my hands up.

"Why not just do like a pool party or something since it's July and hot as hell?" Claire asked me.

I immediately shook my head, "No that's too casual, I'm turning eighteen not throwing a party at a frat house."

"Well you like Gatsby and glam so why not do something around that?" Victoria chimed in this time.

I groaned, "I can't do that either because that was Leo's party theme. C'mon ladies, think bigger."

"You could do like a costume party," Margot suggested.

That piqued my interest. Everyone could dress however they wanted to, plus it was warm enough to wear any kind of costume without worrying about the weather.

"Is that weird to do it when it's not fall yet?" Claire asked.

Elena shook her head, "I don't think so. It's unique, plus who doesn't love to dress a little provocative from time to time?"

"I like that idea, I think I finally decided on the theme. Thank you, Margot!" I beamed at her, happy that this stress was finally lifted off of my shoulders. She smiled at me, and Elena gave her a kiss on the cheek. They were honestly so cute together.

"Now that you have that figured out Aria, tell us about the trip!" Elena said excitedly.

"It was good, we went to the beach, I still didn't tan-" I began.

"Yeah, we can tell," Claire cut in, forcing me to glare at her.

"Anyways, it was really nice. The little house we stayed at was beautiful, and it had the most amazing view from the balcony of the city and another of the water," I gushed to them.

"Did you and Leo do anything?" Victoria asked me, raising her brows.

I blushed, "Um, no we didn't."

"You're not very convincing Aria," Elena smirked, which caused my face to redden even more.

"Okay fine, we might've done... some things," I said quietly but I knew that their nosy asses heard me.

"Oh my God!" Claire squealed, causing us to shush her because a group of older women sent dirty looks our way, but she ignored us and their glares. "What did you guys do?"