I’ve always been Jaime’s best friend since we were roughly 5, we lived next to each other for so long and went to the same school, and we were practically inseparable. He soon introduced me to his friends (and his band members, from a band called “Pierce the Veil”) Tony Perry, Vic Fuentes & Mike Fuentes.
I was close to Tony and Vic, but Mike and I had a strange relationship – I never really knew if he liked me or if he just kind of felt like he had to put up with me. I don’t know, he just gave off a strange vibe. Although, I find Mike absolutely beautiful. I don’t think he knows the extent to how beautiful he is, because honestly, he’s just stunning. I guess you could say I’ve always had something there for him. But I can guarantee it isn’t the same way with him.. You see Mike attracts those really fake girly girls that you can just tell are “easy” and if that’s what he prefers then that’s okay I guess.
I’m 20, turning 21 in 2 weeks and in the apartment I share with Jaime, I can already tell the guys are trying to plan something for me. I’ve been in my room a lot of tonight and every time I make any sudden movements or move from my room I hear lots of “shhhh!!” or a quick and loud change of conversation.
I decide I’m going to get up and go for a bath, I need time to chill. I run the hot water and grab one of the fluffy towels from the cupboard beside the bathroom and whilst my bath is running I decide to make myself some hot chocolate – you know, really just spoil myself.

“Scarlett, we were just discussing party plans… “ Tony muttered, as if the other boys were going to hit him for mentioning it.

“and we were wondering if you were okay with Mike going? We know you two don’t really get on and he can be a bit of a prick to you but…” Jaime softly said.

“but he’s my brother and he’s still important to our group, right? I mean we understand if that’s not cool with you and it is your birthday but yeah we just wanted to ask..” Vic stated – he has always ended up in between mine and Mike’s tiffs (which we only seem to have when we’re drunk, may I add.)

I pondered for a minute or two, thinking of past drunken arguments, but then I looked at the sad look on their faces, and I knew I had to be okay with it, after all, he’s Vic’s baby brother.

“Uh, yeah, sure. I don’t really mind guys, and I will just steer sort of clear from him, it’s cool. Don’t stress about it, but where are we going? Who’s going with us? What should I wear? Is it going to be too expensive for you guys? Can I chip in to help?” always a worrier, me.

“NO! you can’t, it’s up to us to make your 21st birthday a great one, and we WILL do it. Go to your bath, my love.” Tony said with a huge smile. God I can’t say no to that smile.
I was in the middle of my bath when I heard Mike come in looking for his brother, but I’d heard them go out shortly before Mike came.

“Vic? You guys in here?” he said, sounding worried.

“Mike? It’s Scarlett, I’m in the bath, they’ve gone out. I’ll be out in two minutes if you want me to wait with you, is everything okay?” I said, concerned of why he’d just show up without knowing where his brother actually was. It wasn’t like him.

“Uhm, could I come in please? I won’t look or nothing I just kind of need someone.” He replied.

“I’m just getting into a towel, I’m coming out!” I replied, hurriedly getting out of the bath and wrapping myself in my fuzzy towel, carrying my empty mug and going towards my room. “I’ll be two minutes, let me put something on.”
I hurriedly got my underwear and an Of Mice & Men tshirt and sat on the couch across from the one Mike was sitting on. He was twiddling his thumbs and he looked incredibly nervous.

“will they be long?” he looked up at me with those gorgeous eyes of his and I just wanted to cuddle him.

“Nope, they’ll be back in 10, I think they were picking up food for us. Now what’s wrong?” I said softly, not wanting him to change the subject.

“I’m kind of in a bit of trouble, I-I kind of slept with this girl and she has a boyfriend – but at the time told me she was single, and this guy is seriously going to kill me. He already hates me because of so many other things and I just can’t be fucked with this shit, again.”

Aaah, typical Mike, always fucking girls and getting into shit with their boyfriends, not wanting to take a beating. Will he ever learn? I wonder if he would ever realise that there’s a girl waiting for him to see how much she likes him and how much she finds him perfect and wants him all to herself..

Notes

Title Credit: Currents Convulsive - Pierce the Veil.

Okay so this is like my first ever story/fanfic I've ever written and idk if this is going to be good or where i'm going with it. But thanks for reading it if you do! Will update whenever I can. :)