Page 89 of Twisted Heathens
One look at the cheap, plastic white tights and I toss them aside. The dress isn’t much better as I pull it up my bare legs, fastening the poppers and scowling at my reflection. I look like a slutty nurse that would certainly get fired for this get-up. My boobs barely fit inside and way too much cleavage spills out. My long legs are also entirely on show.
Teegan’s eyes light up when I step out to show her.
“Holy fucking damn. Kade chose that strategically, right?”
“I cannot wear this in public,” I grit out.
“Dude. You’ve got to, besides it’s only Oakridge attending. Pinehill is celebrating tomorrow. Too many people to manage all at once.” She frowns, eyes on my legs. “Although you should probably avoid the warden, one look at you and she’ll give you a disciplinary.”
Handing me the eyeliner along with a tube of contraband red lipstick, she shoves me back in the bathroom. “Sort your face out and let’s split. I told Todd we’d meet him outside at seven o’clock.”
“Who are you to lecture me about guys when you’ve got that poor fucker right in the friend zone?” I ask snarkily.
She slams the door in my face.
“You get over your relationship drama and I’ll get over mine!”
“Not a relationship,” I mutter.
Brushing through my pearly hair and adding some winged eyeliner, I consider the lipstick. I’m going to be attracting all the wrong kinds of attention like this. With a grin, I swipe it across my lips, a devious plan forming. After tonight, maybe those guys will finally take the hint and leave me alone to my plans. Even Eli. I’m done hurting and being vulnerable.
Time to finish what I started.
As Teegan grabs our coats and key cards, I prise the lid from the toilet and reach into the tank, searching for the waterproof bag I stashed inside. This is the only way I’m getting through the night. Running it under the tap, I tip a line of snowy powder onto the edge of the sink and squeeze my eyes shut, snorting it up.
One whole line, then another just for luck. Bitterness hits the back of my throat as I flinch back, rubbing my nostrils. I can’t feel it yet, but this shit will be worth the price I paid. I don’t want to feel a single fucking thing tonight.
The door handle rattles and Teegan stick her head in, eyes wide when she sees me wiping the excess away and stashing the bag in my bra.
“Jesus, what are you doing?”
“None of your damn business. Let’s go.”
I brush past her and grab my leather jacket from her hands, slipping my bright pink Docs on. We head down the stairs in silence. It’s freezing outside, jogging through the drizzly rain to reach the cafeteria. Sure enough, Todd stands at the entrance waiting.
“Hey, Teegan! It’s so good to…” His eyes land on me and his jaw drops. “Oh, um. Hi Brooklyn.” He offers a limp wave.
Choosing to ignore him, I light up a cigarette and bounce on my toes, shivering in the cold. Thankfully, there’s no guards around to catch me smoking. Teegan stands awkwardly between us and I give her a subtle nudge.
“Doesn’t she look hot?” I waggle my brows at Todd.
“Y-yeah, of course. Tee, you look… really, um, cute.”
Fuck’s sake. They’re both as bad at this as each other. With the blood rushing through my head and the coke dissolving my manners, I grab Tee’s face and press my lips to hers. Kissing her good and proper before I pull away, turning to Todd who watches the exchange excitedly. Men are so easy to manipulate. I grab his hand and place it in Teegan’s.
“Have fun, kids.”
Strutting inside, I chance a look back and find them making out against the wall, hands all over each other like horny teenagers. That shit works every time.
The corridors seem to bend and move as I march towards the cafeteria, stumbling straight into the wall at one point. An over friendly arm snakes around my waist as I right myself, looking up into an unpleasant set of eyes.
“Hey good lookin’, miss me?” Rio sneers.
“Like hell I did,” I slur.
“Fuck me, you’re high as a kite. How is it? Good shit, right?”
Grabbing a hold of his bicep, I offer him a grin. “Almost worth the price.”