"𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝗌 𝐮𝐠𝐥𝐲. 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮."

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－ 𝖣𝖠𝖭𝖨 𝖡𝖤𝖫𝖫𝖲 －

My mother walked back and forth in the living room, her footsteps quick and agitated. Her facial expression was filled with anger.

"You are not going to no fucking party Dani!" She spat

"Why not!?" I yelled back

"A party?! And you!?— oh come on, that does not sound like you! Who the fuck peer pressure you about this mess?" My mother continue to rant.

"No one! It was my idea to go!"

"To go?!—You're not fucking going Dani." My mother yelled

"You can't keep me in this toxic ass household forever." I said out loud.

"Toxic!? I'm far from toxic!" She yelled again.

"I wish Dad was here! He  would've of let me go!" I said

"Excuse me?"

As my mother's temper flared and she became enraged, me bringing up the sensitive topic of my deceased father touched a nerve from my mother. Her anger reached a boiling point,  she began chasing me up the stairs. I quickly ran to my room, adrenaline pumping through my veins, and locked the door behind me.

"Open the fucking door you slut!— you want to be grown and go to parties?"

"I'll show you grown then!"

"Mom you're drunk!—please." I said sitting against the door.

My mother continued to repeatedly kick the door, her anger still palpable in her actions. I desperately pleaded with her to stop while remaining hidden behind the locked door. Her relentless pacing outside of my room caused a mixture of fear and anxiety within me.

But As her footsteps slowly faded away, a sense of relief washed over me.

"Mom—I'm still going!"

"Fuck you!" She yelled back from a distance.

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Despite my lack of experience with parties, I rummaged through my closet, flinging clothes out in desperation to find something suitable. The contents of the closet lay in a heap around me as I frantically searched for the perfect party attire.

Would Sweatpants and a hoodie be perfect???

Wait.. He did say it was going to be a pool party.

Fuck what was I thinking!— that's too revealing.

As I sifted through my clothing options, I hesitated when it came to choosing something more revealing. My insecurities about my body made me feel uncomfortable in such outfits.

I contemplated the idea of wearing my comfort clothes, sweatpants and a hoodie, to the party. I had a revelation – perhaps I could wear a bikini underneath that would give me the option to change into it later. After all, I couldn't swim, and I doubted I would end up in the water.

Slipping into a vibrant red two-piece bikini, I then donned my trusty sweatpants and hoodie over it. My attention shifted to figuring out how to style my unruly curls for the upcoming event.

A bun?

Ponytail?

Upon considering my options, I realized that the large, curly afro style looked adorable on me. No need to fuss with trying different hairstyles, this messy but charming look was perfect for the party.

A sudden sound of something striking against my window caught my attention, pulling me away from my thoughts in the bathroom. Curious and slightly baffled, I left the bathroom and walked straight to the window, intent on finding the source of the noise.

"What the—

Glancing out of my two-story window, I spotted Eric and Simona waving up at me, their figures illuminated in the night. In the background, I noticed a black Jeep parked behind them, likely belonging to Eric.

"Come the fuck on!" Simona exclaimed.

A small smile tugged at the corners of my lips as I quietly slipped out of my room and made my way downstairs. With caution, I carefully eased open the front door, trying my best to remain stealthy.

"Oh please tell me that you have a swimsuit under that." Eric said

I nodded my head and a smile lit up on both of their faces.

"What are we waiting for?" Simona ran to the car excitedly

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The car glided smoothly into the driveway, surrounded by throngs of teenagers gathered outside. The property boasted a massive gate and a mansion-like structure, with booming music faintly audible from inside the vehicle.

"Woah, this is all Lucifer's right here?" I said amazed.

"Yeah, his parents are actually rich." Simona said

"Is this you two first time here?" I questioned them.

"For me yeah!" Eric said

"Eh— Yes." Simona answered.

As we exited the car and approached the gate, the volume of the music grew significantly louder. Upon entering through the gate, we were greeted by the sight of a sizable, vibrantly lit-up blue swimming pool.

As we took in the scene before us, I observed a group of teens engaged in a ping pong match, their red cups filled with various beverages. A few couples were locked in passionate embraces, their bodies moving to the rhythm of the music, while others were indulging in puffs of smoke.

"A fucking typical teenage party," Simona said

I chuckled at her comment.

Eric's voice cut through the commotion, his suggestion clear. "Let's get a drink first off," he stated firmly, steering us towards the nearest drink table.

"Drink?" I questioned

"Uh yeah?"

"I'm not even old enough to drink, I'm seventeen."

"Oh come on, don't be a party pooper, look around Dani— no one here is old enough and they're still doing it." Simona said

My eyes trailed after Eric as he approached a table filled with different alcohols and mixers. I observed him carefully pour his drink, mixing in a generous amount of liquor.

"Come on Dani." Simona begged.

"I don't know.."

"Dani." Her tone firm.

"Fine."

With a smirk lingering on his lips, Eric reached out a filled cup to me. "Here you go," he said, his voice dripping with charm.

"Eric come with me to find the cuties!" Simona said

"you coming Dani?"

"No! I'm alright— I'll just stay here." I stated.

"Suit yourself." She walked away.

The music blared around us, the thumping beat filling my ears. My gaze wandered over to the pool area, where a few teens were jumping into the water with a splash, their carefree laughter mingling with the music.

They were having so much fun, and I wasn't having any.

"you getting in?" Jax said with a smirk on his lips.

"No, I can't swim."

"What!?- you can't swim?"

I couldn't help but roll my eyes as Jax let out a hearty laugh in response to my admission of not knowing how to swim. His reaction was equal parts amusement and disbelief, no doubt finding the situation somewhat comical.

"Y'all she said she can't swim!" Jax yelled out loud for the others to hear.

A wave of embarrassment washed over me as Jax continued to laugh at my inability to swim. His reaction only heightened the sense of shame that swelled within me, causing a tight feeling to clutch my chest.

"I can't believe Lucifer was talking about you." He added.

"Huh?"

Jax chuckled wryly as he turned to wave over a group of his friends, a smirk playing on his lips. The boys swiftly approached, encircling me like a pack of curious sharks sizing up their prey.

"What are you guys doing." I said trying to back away but instead I hit another male. 

"Throw her into the pool." Jax demanded.

"No! I can't fucking swim!"

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄
𝟎𝟎𝟖. ❦