"Ethan... I don't think Frat party is my thing," I said while rolling myself onto the bed. It's a Friday night and Ethan was forcing me to accompany him to a frat party. I might be a fan of parties, but I'm not a fan of drunk dazed parties.

According to all the romance novels I've read so far, every time the female lead goes to such a party something bad is about to happen to her, then somehow the male lead saves her.

Do I've my hero to save me?

My dad and my brother are seven seas away from that snappy shit.

"Oh come on! I promise I would be with you the whole time. Plus, you need a man for yourself. Daydreaming about Kim Dalhyun won't get you anywhere."

At his last sentence, I throw my most dangerous glare at him, "fuck off."

He just rolls his eyes, "I don't know anything except for the fact that you're coming with me." I groan, "what will you even do—alone on a Friday night? Tani is with her friends..."

I sigh internally, it's all because of that study-obsessed girl!

Tani decided to spend her Friday night with her study buddies, who live in the campus dorms. So she would be returning tomorrow morning or maybe even evening, considering how much these science students study. But I still wish Tani could've been here with me, then Ethan wouldn't be trying to convince me.

"Fine, I'll go with you. But I'll be there for an hour, tops. Then you're getting me home." I continued laying my conditions while he kept nodding. "Deal?"

"You have a deal," he said with a grin, "You've started talking like a true businesswoman." I rolled my eyes at him. "So... let's see what you'll wear."

This gonna go on now for hours...

I stared at the lawn in front of me with disbelief, people were talking, playing, drinking and even making out                   

I stared at the lawn in front of me with disbelief, people were talking, playing, drinking and even making out. Some were even undressing. I ain't unfamiliar with scenes, considering the number of movies and novels I've read over the years. I even read mature books at the age of seventeen.

But seeing such a scene, live, happening right in front of your eyes is something else.

"Come on," Ethan said while grabbing my arm and dragging me inside the house. There were people, especially boys who were staring at me with flirty eyes or in shock. "See, boys are already gaping at you."

I scoffed, "Yeah like, I like that." He knows that I've no interest in dating till I'm independent but he just doesn't listen and keeps pestering me with that, 'having boyfriends are something which is to be done when you're in high school or college.'

I call that Bullshit.

As soon as we entered it seemed everyone had stopped doing their work and were now staring at me, goodness I hate this.

Many people came over greeting Ethan and then introducing themselves to me after letting their eyes roam over my one-off shoulder black crop top, black botty shorts and thigh-length black boots. I was wearing my favourite style, all black.

I had minimum makeup, like eyeliner mascara and dark red lipstick, foundation or concealer wasn't needed on my flawless face. And my nose ring was adding more to my hot outfit as it portrayed that I'm a badass.

After everyone was done introducing and checking me out, Ethan dragged me towards the kitchen to get us some drinks. "Okay Ethan, no alcohol for either of us. You're my chauffeur tonight and if you remember, I don't drink."

"Yes, yes trust me on this." He gave me a red cup I sniffed it first then took a sip, nodding to myself I drank a bit more. "Liked it?"

"Yep," I nodded. After a while of chatting in the kitchen itself and suggesting some guys, I could go for which I denied, some girl popped beside Ethan out of nowhere and started pulling him away from me. I made puppy eyes at him, "please don't me leave Ethan, baby!"

He chuckled, "I'm not you big baby! Come on!" He dragged me towards the dance floor as some high-beat song started to play. Both of us were facing each other with a grin while dancing our asses off.

After a few songs, Ethan kept glancing at something behind me, so I turned down to look but he stopped me. "Don't! Logan and his friends are standing there and they are looking at you!" He shouted over the loud music.

I nodded while biting my lip, "it doesn't matter to me. I don't give a fuck about him!" He laughed then continued dancing with me. After a while I got tired but it looked like Ethan didn't so I excused myself to get a drink from the kitchen.

I opened the fridge looked inside what all is there then grinned when I found a bottle of sprite. Leaning against the island counter I took a huge gulp, then unlocked my phone going to unread messages. One was from mom, but I decided to text her later.

I opened Dalhyun's chat as I read his message,

Dalhyun💜
Hello,
What's yah doing?
Imma so bored.

Me:
I'm at a frat party
My bestie dragged my ass here :)(
I'm not a fan of Frat parties 😫

I was about to pocket my phone when it vibrated so I decided to check it out as I had nothing else to do.

Dalhyun💜
Ah...
The infamous frat parties
You and Tani be careful

Me:
I'm not with Tani
My other bestie, Ethan
But thank you, I'll be careful :)

Dalhyun💜
Oh... my bad

I was about to reply to his message when I heard a throat being cleared, lifting the gaze I saw Logan looking at me with a small smile, "Hi," his groggy voice greeted me.

"Hi Logan," I greeted back with a polite smile, "it's nice finding someone I know at a party." I glanced around with nervous eyes hoping that Ethan would pop here and save me.

"Frat parties are not your cup of tea?" He asked as he leaned against the counter coming a bit closer to me.

Shaking my head I took a step back creating appropriate distance between us, "nope, not a fan of a party with booze."

He nodded, "so I take it that you won't come to this party again,"

I chuckled, "you got it right, I won't even think of it."

"It's not that bad you know," he said and further explained as my eyebrows shot up, "I mean the party, not the booze,"

I laughed, "it might be good but my version of a party is way too different."

"Like? I would hear it,"

"Well, there should only be close friends, not unknown people. Then, a lot of soft drinks and crunchy snacks, adultly games, music and dance. And most importantly, wear whatever heck you want! You can even come in pyjamas for all I care!" He started laughing as I joined him after a moment.

He opened his mouth to speak when someone called him saying, "Logan! They're starting the game! Get your ass down here!" He gave a thumbs up and then turned towards me.

"Wanna play ping pong?" It took me a moment to remember which game he is talking about because I'd never played this game before.

I shook my head, "it's fine, I've to find Ethan and get out of here as soon as possible,"

He again opened his mouth to speak when someone again called him. "Look, I gotta go. But if you've trouble finding him, you can find me near the lounge." He said as I nodded, despite knowing that I won't approach him under any circumstances.

As I exited the kitchen I let my eyes wander over the dance floor, searching for him. But when I didn't, I dragged my ass down there pushing away the sweating bodies trying to find him. I don't know how much time had passed as I kept on searching for him, I even called him multiple times but that idiot didn't answer me.

I exited the house and walked onto the front porch trying Ethan's number one last time, then I tried Tani's hoping that she wouldn't have kept her phone on mute while studying. After trying her for few times, I sighed thinking about how I should get out of there.

At one point I thought of going back in there and approaching Logan, but my brain was giving me warning signs.

My fingers scrolled through my contacts, looking for someone who could be my hero at the moment. My fingers stopped over his contact, while I bit my lower lip thinking if I should call him.

Oh, fuck this!

I pressed the call button as I brought my phone closer to my ear, waiting for him to pick it up. Please, pick it up. Please, pick it up.

"Hello? Dawn?"

"Hi D-Dalhyun," I took a deep breath before speaking again, "I need your help."

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Question of the chapter:

Have you ever been to a frat party? What is it like?

I haven't 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I wish to

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