Lightning

CHAPTER THREE

Forever 21 they say.

But I had just turned the age and I already felt way over it.

"Is this really necessary? " I asked Tatiana as she pulled my hair into a high ponytail.

"Very necessary. We are gonna find you a hot guy to take home tonight" She clapped excitedly as if the idea was good.

I had no interest in men. I wasn't gay, but I didn't think my distaste for the opposite gender will ever shake. They are the reason why I'm in this mess after all.

"You know how I-"

"I know I know" She interrupted. "That's why we are gonna get you drunk enough so you don't remember the incredible birthday sex you had with a stranger. "

I crinkled my nose at the very thought. "That does not sound enticing" I mumbled as I pulled on my boots.

I was dressed up for the most part, but I still had my Aella touch. I liked my style so screw whoever didn't.

"You'll thank me later" she simply shrugged as I grabbed my purse from her bed.

"Babe leave the girl alone" Tatiana's fiancé, Eddie, said as he entered.

I smiled at them as he dropped a kiss on her forehead. I was never the mushy type, but I always loved their relationship and how sweet they looked. Eddie was basically the only guy that I could stand being around because of his easy going personality and his love for my best friend. He made her happy and that's all that mattered to me.

We all met in our first year of college, and they only got closer. He proposed two months ago, and I was really looking forward to their wedding at the end of the year.

That was another reason why I wanted to have this cursed thing behind me as soon as possible.

"Happy birthday Aella. " He beamed as he handed me a small box.

"Awe Eddie you didn't have to" I cooed as he placed it in my hand.

"Oh its nothing. " He waved me off. " I know there's something going on with you that seems dangerous since nobody knows, so I wanted to give you a little something that might help"

This peaked my curiosity so I quickly unravelled the bow and opened the box. My eyes darted from him to the box in confusion, since there was a lip-stick nestled in there.

"Its not what you think" He chuckled. "Here let me show you"

I watched keenly as he pulled the top off, and I was met with a small spray head.

"Its pepper spray and..." He trailed off excitedly before twisting the bottom end, and I saw small blade emerging. It couldn't do much, but if I swung hard enough, I could probably slit a neck or damage an eyeball with it. It made me love the stupid lipstick thing more.

Depend on me to get excited about violence on my birthday.

"Thanks Eddie, I love it" I said as I gave him a short hug.

"Anytime. And be safe you two" He warned as Tatiana dragged me from the room and to the front door.

Well here comes my night of 'fun', drinks and an uncomfortable amount of people.

I should be locked up for celebrating such a retched day.

But then again, there's a lot of things that I should get locked up for anyways.

***

"You're such a buzzkill!" She whined as he pushed another shot towards me.

"I've had enough TT. And so have you" I quickly snatched the drink from her hand as she tried to down another one. She was on the verge of being drunk, and as far as I can see, that will not end well.