eighteen ⇨ real life

HARPER FELT RELAXED IN the atmosphere as she was with her friends. She, Chris and Lizzie had gathered in Scarlett's trailer just moments before food arrived and the wine was served to them all. It wasn't long until the group of four were all chilling out and was set in an easy conversation about life.

Harper was tucked into Chris' side, like normal, as they both sipped at the red wine in their glasses. She stayed quiet and listened as her friends talked about various topics. It wasn't until she heard them discuss relationships that she looked up, a frown dancing upon her lips.

"Relationships are overrated," Harper muttered, downing the rest of her wine and leaning forward to pour another glass.

Scarlett smiled softly, "You just think that since Seb isn't talking to you. Give it time, a man can only wait so long before he has to talk to the woman he loves."

"She has a point, relationships are overrated." Chris sighed softly, swirling the liquid in his glass as he took quick glances at the women around him. "The one girl I love doesn't know and doesn't love me back. It sucks because I know she's the one."

The three women looked at each other and burst into fits of laughter. They nodded in unison, "Ivona."

Chris groaned and threw his back against the couch he was sitting on. Harper looked at him and giggled, then leaned up and pressed a kissed to his cheek. Chris sat up and looked at his friends with a pout on his lips.

"Is it really that obvious?"

Scarlett smiled, "Unfortunately, just not to her and Sebastian."

"I know when you pine over a girl, Christopher." Harper grinned at her best friend. "I saw it happen with Minka, then Jenny, and that one girl you lost your virginity too in high school. What was her name? Megan, Sarah, it was something cliché."

Chris laughed, setting down his glass and reaching up to cup his chest as he continued to laugh. Harper smiled softly, which in turn made the other two women smile as the atmosphere quickly changed from sad to happy and light in a matter of minutes.

"Okay, but the only guy you've slept with was named Jimmy, so I don't wanna hear it." Chris snapped playfully, a smile pulling his lips.

Harper whined, a pout sporting her lips as they laughed.

Everyone paused when a knock came at Scarlet's trailer door. She heaved a soft sigh and set down her glass as she got up. Scarlet opened the door and left enough room to just peek her head, having a shushed conversation with whoever was at the door. Harper, Chris and Lizzie grew curious and strained their heads to see who was there. Unfortunately, Harper saw who it was first.

Her heart dropped to her stomach as she caught sight of Sebastian. She sunk back down to the couch, a frown settling to her lips.

Harper knew she'd have to talk to him soon, her heart wanted him again.

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oops, gotta love the angst. 🤷🏻‍♀️