A short for me, I needed a break from the long stories. Hope you enjoy.
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Ava sat nervously on the couch as the music blared and the people yelled. This was her first party. She was now in college but never was a part of the popular crowd in high school.
She sipped the bitter drink as she took in her surroundings. It took all her courage to come here tonight. She was happy that no one noticed her. The last thing she wanted to do was embarrass herself.
Ava was a curvy brunette, she wore her hair in a messy bun as her oversized flannel kept her warm but also matched her grungy look. She watched as guys chugged their drinks, others played beer pong, some made out on the couches around her.
She eyed the group of stoners, she knew she was never much of a drinker but the smoke coming from their smiles intrigued her. She wanted to be that happy and chill.
Ava scanned the room taking everything in and settled on the stoners again she noticed a girl who she had biology with. She always thought she was attractive. The way she smiled at everyone, her freckles and green eyes, her C bust on display in a low cut crop. Ava starred until she snapped out of it as she saw those green eyes staring back at her.
She panicked, blushing as she tucked some loose strands behind her ear and looked away. She readjusted her position on the couch as she took another sip hating the taste. She needed to calm herself, she got up in search of a bathroom.
Closing the door behind herself she poured her drink out, leaning against the counter she calmed her breathing. Turning the faucet on she ran her hands under the cold water then placing them on her hot cheeks.
The door opened quickly as a woman came in, shutting and locking it behind her. She turned around to Ava who looked back at her with equal surprise. It was her.
"Hey, sorry, just need to pee." She said as she started unfastening her pants going to the toilet. Ava continued washing her hands.
"We have bio together.. right?" She asked.
Ava nodded in the mirror looking at her. She fixed her hair. The woman got up and stood next to her as she washed her hands.
"You're Alex right?" She asked.
"Ava."
"Ava." She smiled. "Even better. I'm Kim. Are you here with anyone?"
"No, decided last minute to come."
"Gotcha, well do you smoke?"
"Socially." Ava lied.
Kim laughed. "Are you in the social spirit?"
Ava smiled.
"Come on." Kim said, taking hold of Ava's hand and leading her out.
"Guys this is Ava!" Kim said as she pulled Ava in front of her to display to her friends.
Ava smiled nervously. They all greeted her as they sat down. She sat quietly as they all talked. Kim held the blunt as she laughed and talked with everyone. She took a hit as she held it in then the smoke came out as she started talking again.
Ava was sure to watch so she didn't mess up when it was her turn. The guy next to her leaned over.
"How long have you been here?"
"This will be my second year." Ava said quietly.
"Shit mine too! Why haven't we seen you at other parties?" He asked.
"I don't party much."
He nodded understanding as he took hold of a bong from another. He lit and hit it as Ava watched. He blew out the smoke. Looking at her he offered it asking if she ever hit one.
"I haven't."
He explained how to use it. Ava sat with the bong and lighter in hand. She worked up the courage to hit it. She put her mouth to the glass as she sparked the lighter as her lungs filled with smoke. She started to panic as she wasn't confident as to how to stop it.
Kim took hold of the bong as she hit the rest of it pulling the piece to put out the embers. Ava held her breath as she tried her hardest not to cough. The smoke left her as she coughed her eyes watering.
The guy laughed as Ava laughed with him. He took the blunt knowing she needed a minute.
"That was a huge hit." He said as he exhaled his smoke handing it to the next person.
Ava sat as she watched everyone laugh and carry on. Kim nudged her as she smiled. "You good?" She asked as Ava nodded with a big smile feeling the high setting in. She felt like she was floating, she was happy, she felt she could laugh at anything.
"Just enjoying it." Ava said, her eyes squinting.
"Good." Kim smiled. She noticed Ava was still coughing here and there.
"Where is your drink?" She asked.
"I left it in the bathroom." Ava laughed.
Kim laughed as she got up.
"Come on let's get you another." She said, holding out her hand.
Both standing Kim led her around the group. The guy Ava had been sitting next to yelled to them "Have fun you two."
The pair made their way to the kitchen as Kim handed her a cup she poured her drink as Ava went over to the sink to fill hers. She drank about half of it as Kim smiled at her from behind her cup.
"What?" Ava asked.
"Nothing. You're just very pretty."
Ava blushed smiling down at her cup. "I always thought you were beautiful." She said. Her nerves were gone, she wasn't anxious anymore.
"Ah so you've been checking me out?" Kim teased arching her eyebrow.
Ava smirked as she nodded.
"Well Ava..between you and me." She drew near now standing close enough to whisper in her ear. "I've been checking you out since the day I first saw you. I've wanted to kiss youre beautiful lips." She pulled back as she pushed some loose strands behind her ear.
Kim smiled at her as she drew even closer now slightly pressing her body against Ava's.
"Would it be okay if I did?" She asked quietly.
Ava nodded. Kim smiled at her sweetly, she gently held her cheek in her hand as she embraced her delectable lips with her own. Ava could feel her warmth as she let her lips meet hers. Her head was spinning.
Kim stepped back to look Ava in the eyes. She smiled. "First time kissing a girl?" She asked gently.
