Matty's POV
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Brandy and coke, it is I think to myself looking down at the various bottles of liquor all scattered over the kitchen islands. I pour it hearing it drop down to the glass and then lean back on the marble worktop and shake my head, it's spinning and it will hurt tomorrow.
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I've left Olivia in the truth or dare circle. With my shirt draped over her knees, so far she's refused to abide by the rules of the game. When Rachel squealed that she must lose a layer of clothing as a forfeit for not kissing Joshua Morelli she tutted and called her a harlot under her breath.
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I'd be over the moon if she kissed Josh, he's a great guy and maybe she might find him more attractive than me. I've lost my shirt and kissed some random girl. It was a dare and Olivia's frosty about it. Rachel rolled her eyes, mouthing she's no Taylor. She misses her best friend. I miss her too, endlessly.
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I pull my phone out and glance at it in my drunken state. Unlocking it I laugh to myself, Jay has messaged me and it takes me by surprise. I open it up unable to wait. It could be about Taylor after all, my curiosity peaked I focus my hazy brain on reading.
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Back for a week or so. Same still applies; I wouldn't want to fight you Matty. Let's just be amicable. I don't want to actually break your jaw this time. Love you man.
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I laugh to myself alone in Joshua Morelli's kitchen. Down the Brandy and Coke and pour another. Jay and I have fought countless times, over Taylor and other girls. Yet we always manage to find our friendship again. Giving him time and space to see this from my perspective has worked. I'm sure that he has put himself in my shoes and thought about how he would have done exactly the same.
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Love you man, sure you enjoyed Italy. See you when you're back.
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I reply, satisfied that I will be seeing Taylor again, I pour Olivia another wine and head out set on my plan all the more now.
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I hand Rachel a shot and a glass and she smiles at me. Seated in Christopher's lap, her legs stretched out. The shot is Vodka and the glass is wine but she trusts me enough not to ask.
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I head over to Olivia who is staring at me intently. I'm in such a good mood I can't help it, due to that news I practically skip in the room, over to her pulling her into my lap and making out with her. Ignoring the bottle entirely.
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"You ok" she asks softly and I smile at her breathless.
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"I am just great" I say to her smiling from ear to ear.
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"What's got you so happy" she says interested, watching my eyes. Looking at me suspiciously as if I've taken something.
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"Nothing, can I not just be happy at a party with you" I say watching her, I briefly wonder if anything damn right awful has happened to her in the past. In order for her to be so suspicious of people.
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"You weren't happy before you went into the kitchen" she says and she just does not quit. I put my head in my hands and stroke my hair back.
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"I'm happy here with you" I say softly.
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And that would be okay, that would have been believable had Taylor not of just messaged Rachel too, without my knowing.
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"Taylor's coming back" Rachel jumps up squealing.
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"Ah I get it now" Olivia says dryly and I roll my eyes.
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"I had no idea" I say to her. Yes it's a lie, although I'm sure that she see's right through me.
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"Don't believe you" she says and I sigh.
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I sip my brandy and then light up.
She looks up at me appalled. And now I know for sure my night is ending in an argument.
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"Is it not enough that I have to sit here and listen to you going on about her" she says escalating and kissing her won't work.
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"I tried over and over to end the conversation about her. It's not my fault that people like her" I say and I probably shouldn't have said that last bit.
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"Okay if you didn't know, if you really did not know anything about this show me your phone" she asks me and I feel uncomfortable. She's loud enough for everybody to hear, loud enough for everybody to feel just as uncomfortable as I am. Josh shakes his head feeling high, he snickers slightly.
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Rachel glances over at me, annoyed. Taking her shot she rolls her eyes.
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"No" I tell her, setting a boundary.
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"So you did know" she says and I take a pull.
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"What would it even matter if I knew, you're not looking through my phone. And if I'm happy that Jay is coming back that's up to me" I say softly.
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"I've know him for ten years for fuck sake" I comment frustrated. I look over at the open fire; the huge mirror above it and sigh annoyed with her. Refusing to back down.
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"Let's just drop it guys and play" Rachel smiles intending on getting past the negativity.
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"Olivia your turn to spin" she instructs her, and after a short pause glaring me down Olivia reaches out and spins the bottle. It lands on Nate.
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"Dare" she says defiantly.
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"Okay a dare involving Nate" Rachel laughs.
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"I'm gonna say dress half down, make out" Rachel smirks looking over at Nate, her ex. We're all ex's here.
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"Done" Olivia says slowly.
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Olivia discards my shirt and leaves it on my lap. Walks over to the second guy she's ever made out with and sits on his knee.
Allowing Nate to unzip her dress slightly and pull it down, she kisses him passionately and once it's over she comes to sit back down next to me. Not on me, just next to me. I smirk looking down at the floor.
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"Okay Matty" Rachel smirks.
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"Spin the damn thing" she laughs.
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I lean forward and spin the bottle, standing up I pull my Levi's off quite pleased with my physique and not fazed at all at by anybody looking at me. Rachel whoops and Olivia looks away.
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"I hope it's me" Joshua jokes laughing.
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"Ah man don't worry I'll kiss you either way" I laugh back and he chuckles.
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The bottle spins and I sigh as it slows on the random girl it got stuck on earlier. Man am I in some kind of trouble later.
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"What's your name" I say to the girl as I approach her. She's around my age, black hair and caramel skin. Not essentially my type, but this is a game.
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"Rowan" she replies and I ease her in, kissing her slowly. I pull away realising her hands are on my bare back.
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"Right man" I say lounging back in my own spot on the shaggy rug once it's over.
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"That's it for me clothes wise" I say to Joshua Morelli and he laughs.
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"Don't worry Matty I'm not getting my big cock out either" he laughs.
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"Show me yours and I'll show you mine" I joke and he downs his whiskey.
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"I didn't know you swung that way man" he laughs.
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"Oh he's had a threesome" Rachel chimes in and I look at her wincing. It's far too late to cover that one up now.
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"With who, lucky son of a bitch" he asks.
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"I think we all know who I've been with here" I laugh trying to let the conversation die. Candidly looking over at Olivia who is currently trying to block me out. Although I don't blame her, she is one uptight nurse isn't she?
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"No way" Joshua laughs and spins the bottle.
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"Rachel you can shh now" I tell her and she sighs.
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"Fuck off Matthew, you're wonderful. So what you've had a threesome you were single at the time" she laughs and yes it's insensitive but she doesn't care. She also has no idea that my date was a virgin before me, and that this kind of conversation is therefore totally daunting and inappropriate.
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"And yes fucking way" Rachel says looking at Joshua laughing.
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"Not two girls, two guys" she sighs.
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"Okay enough now" I laugh.
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"Hey, I would have volunteered though" she laughs back looking at me and smiles.
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"I can see Jay now" Joshua laughs and I put my head in my hands.
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"Did you fuck him or did he do you mate" Joshua laughs.
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"Hey enough." I say putting my foot down.
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"So I'm assuming if the girl isn't you, it was..." he chuckles to Rachel and I wish the ground would swallow me up.
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Christopher pulls Rachel into him, and I can't read him. He seems genuine. Not the threesome type of guy. He appears to genuinely like her. I watch him push his sandy hair back and smile at him openly.
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"Chis man I think it's your go" I tell him deflecting the conversation away from myself and my salacious behaviour.
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"How many people here have you had sex with" Olivia says in my ear and it's full of judgement.
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"Ugh" I glance around. Jen giving me a wave as I look at her.
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"Two" I say. That's not that bad. Surely.
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She reverts back to silent judging Olivia and I briefly pull my phone out as Chris aborts the game kissing Rachel. No more messages.
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"Would you like another drink" I ask Olivia, she's done her dress back up. I pull my Levi's back on feeling like the fun and games are over.
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"Not pineapple juice" I say simply.
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"Sure" she says and it's like alcohol doesn't affect her, she's not a happy drunk. She turns into a major stress pot. I walk over to the large kitchen with its marble worktops and spotlights. Glancing at the double gas oven I imagine Taylor making a whole deal about cooking on it. How she would turn and smile at me, watching me whilst cooking for everybody, like she used to at every party.
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I pour the brandy and forget the coke. Down the glass and stand back looking at the range of drinks deciding what Olivia would like. Other than pineapple juice I'm not sure what she drinks.
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The arguments are taking over my brain and there is no joy. Not even bits that I can fake. I pinch my nose, leaning back on the side. I'm not a crier, but actually feeling the way I do about Taylor and continually losing her mixed in with the events of tonight are just hitting the spot.
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I sob overwhelmed, and really it's pathetic. In just my Levi's my arms wrapped around me, head in my hands. Imagining what life would be like tonight with her instead of Olivia and her continual need to blame me for everything. The door cracks and I briefly hear the music swell loudly and then get quiet again once the door closes. I wipe my face and calm myself down. Be a man, I tell myself.
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"You're crying" Olivia says confused.
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"Yeah, what do you want to drink" I say annoyed, she looks at me closely.
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"Why are you crying?" She asks and I didn't ask for another inquisition.
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"Because it's all a fucking mess okay, I tell you shit like I'm happy here with you. Or like I actually want to spend time with you and you're just like fighting me" I begin and I should stop now before drunk me spills all of the beans.
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"Judging me. And everybody around me. And hell yes I miss my best mate because I pissed him off and he left the country to get away from me. And Taylor." I say and somebody please shut me up I beg.
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"Taylor, isn't even here and she pisses you off." I say and I lounge back on the side again. Hiding my face from her.
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"I'm sorry" she says softly. I wipe my face, get ahold of my stupid emotions and pride, pouring another brandy.
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"Me too Olivia, I'm sorry that there was somebody before you. That you're continually comparing yourself to her. I'm sorry that I loved her once and that none of this is your fault" I say finding my patience.
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"No I'm sorry, that I demanded to see your phone. That I disregarded you. That was out of order. I understand that" she says softly and she hugs me.
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"I'm not judging, this is just all very new to me" she explains calmly.
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"I wouldn't blame you if you walked away now" I tell her looking up. This is a test.
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"I wouldn't Olivia" I tell her and she sighs giving in. She's emotionally invested in me. She won't just up and leave.
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Wrapping her arms around my neck, her lips close to my ear.
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"Take me" she whispers.
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"Take me home" she says softly and I nod.
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