LOGINAria’s POVThe noise around me seemed to disappear as I didn’t focus on the people anymore but the music and engines.Everything faded into the background.Because Orion was standing only a few meters away.Orion.The same Orion who had told me he was “just going out.”The same Orion who had looked me directly in the eyes and refused to tell me where he was going.The same Orion who had specifically told me I shouldn’t come.I stared at him in disbelief.“That’s”My voice barely came out and Angel looked at me.“What?”I pointed. “That’s Orion.”She followed my finger and her eyes widened.“Wait I didn’t know he would be here I promise, why is your Orion here .”She looked at me and I frowned “He’s not my Orion.”Angel smiled. “Okay.”“He’s just my roommate.”“Sure.”I ignored her and my attention remained on him.He looked completely different.At the apartment, Orion was always calm.Usually wearing his usual blue ans black clothes and carrying himself like nothing in the world cou
Aria’s POVBy the time Orion’s car pulled into the driveway, I was already mentally preparing myself for Aiden’s reaction.I could practically hear him before we even stepped inside.Where were you?Why didn’t you answer your phone?Do you have any idea what time it is?I sighed and Orion glanced at me. “You okay?”“I’m about to face my brother.”He smiled faintly. “Good luck.”I looked at him. “You’re not coming inside with me?”“Nope.”“You’re just going to leave me?”“I’ll see you later.”I narrowed my eyes. “Traitor.”He laughed.“Go on.”I opened the car door and before I stepped out, I looked back at him. “Thanks again.”He nodded. “Anytime.”I smiled and closed the door as I walked toward the apartment, my phone rang.I looked at the screen. Angel.I answered. “Hello?”“Aria!”I pulled the phone away from my ear.“Why are you shouting?”“Because I’ve been worried about you!”“I’m fine.”“Where did you disappear to?”“I” I glanced toward Orion’s car. “It’s a long story.”“Tell m
Aria’s POV My head felt like someone had spent the entire night banging a drum inside my skull. I groaned and opened my eyes. The ceiling was unfamiliar, I blinked and looked around, then I sat up too quickly, I regretted it instantly. “Oh my God.” I grabbed my head. Everything came rushing back in pieces. The party and Angel, where was she? Where am I ? I looked around the room. It was huge and dark blue curtains covered the windows. There was a black desk against one wall, a large wardrobe beside it and several books arranged neatly on a shelf. I looked down at the bed and at myself. I was still wearing my dress from last night. I slowly got out of bed and my head spun again. I grabbed the edge of the mattress until the room stopped moving. I needed water immediately. I walked toward the door and opened it. The hallway was quiet. I looked left and right, I had no idea where I was. I walked downstairs carefully, I could smell coffee, before I reache
Orion’s POVI hated parties, I hated the noise and I hated the smell of alcohol.I hated people shouting over music as though they were incapable of speaking normally. And most of all, I hated coming to my cousin’s house because he somehow managed to turn every visit into a party.Mitch had promised me this time would be different.He had lied.The moment I stepped through the front door, music hit me so hard I stopped walking.There were people everywhere.The living room was packed.Someone was dancing on the coffee table.Two guys were arguing over a bottle near the kitchen.A girl I’d never seen before was asleep on the couch.I stared at the chaos. “Unbelievable.”Mitch appeared beside me.“You’re here!”I looked at him.“You said there wasn’t going to be a party.”He laughed. “I said I wasn’t planning one.”“That’s not the same thing.”“Technically, no.”I shook my head. “I’m going upstairs.”“Already?”“Yes.”“Come on, stay for a while.”“No.”He laughed.“You’re impossible.”
Aria’s POVThe room erupted the moment the bottle stopped pointing at me. I stared at it as though somehow staring hard enough would make it spin again.It didn’t.Angel leaned toward me, grinning. “You’re up.”“I know.” I groaned Someone across the circle laughed. “Truth or dare?”I hesitated.“Truth?.”A few people groaned.“That’s boring!”“How boring”“Boooo”I shrugged. “I don’t care.”The guy holding the bottle laughed.“Fine then let’s make it interesting.”I immediately regretted choosing truth.He looked around the circle, then back at me.“Are you a virgin?”The room exploded into cheers and laughter, people started laughing and shouting.My mouth fell open. “What?”Angel covered her mouth, trying not to laugh.The guy shrugged. “You picked truth.”I stared at him. “I’m not answering that.”Everyone started teasing me.“Come on!”“Answer!”“Don’t be shy!”I shook my head. “No.”Someone handed me a cup.“Then drink.”I looked at it, I wasn’t interested in answering the qu
Aria’s POVBy Friday evening, I had changed my mind about the party at least six times.First, I was going and then I wasn’t.Then I decided I would go for only thirty minutes.Then Angel sent me a message reminding me that she was already getting ready, and somehow that convinced me again.I stood in front of my mirror, staring at the clothes spread across my bed. “What am I supposed to wear?”I picked up a dress, it looked too much, so I dropped it.I picked up a skirt and top, it was giving too casual.I threw it back onto the bed.My phone buzzed.Angel: Are you ready???I typed back.Aria: No.Her reply came instantly.Angel: You have 30 minutes.I laughed.Aria: I’m trying.I looked around my room, the apartment was quiet as usual.Orion still hadn’t returned, it had been several days now.I didn’t know exactly where he’d gone, and I hadn’t wanted to ask Aiden because I didn’t want him to think I was worried about Orion.But I was, a little.Maybe more than a little.I picked up







