The night everything changed
The moment we stepped through the doors, I was hit with exactly what I expected and more.
Loud music pulsed through the room, vibrating in my chest. Flashes of blue, red, and green lights flickered like fireworks, casting wild shadows on the walls. The air was thick with energy electric, intoxicating, alive.
Ava spun around with a grin that could outshine the disco lights.
“Come on, Jess, it’s your birthday!” she yelled over the music, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the dance floor.
I hesitated for a split second, feeling the weight of the red dress, the heels, the makeup. But then I saw her carefree and wild, completely lost in the beat. She danced like no one was watching, and I co