I searched the crowd of faces for that someone. It only took me a second, my eyes found her straight away. She was sitting behind the pool tables on the sofas facing our way but laughing at something I guessed Susie said, who was seated in front of her. I had to just stand there for a minute and watch her before she saw me. She was still laughing, she looked so cute when she laughed. Her smile seemed to light up her face, usually set in a seductive pout or a cheeky smile it was nice to see her genuinely laughing. At least from a distance for once instead of right up close.

Hey, theres Millie! Lizzie said, waving over to her.

This caught Millies eye immediately but she didn’t really look at Lizzie at all, her gaze went straight to me. I thought my heart had stopped right then, her gaze seemed to penetrate me, stabbing me through the chest. I had to look away before she guessed there was something wrong, I was not going to ruin this evening for everyone by bringing up the rather taboo subject of my fathers new love interest.

Lizzie took my hand and pulled me over to them. The first few minutes were spent with hellos and introductions, then Millies friends and Lizzie seemed to all suggest a game of pool. Thats a game of pool for four, not including Millie and I of course. Oh it was subtle, you had to hand it to them.

As soon as they were off setting up the pool I turned to Millie. She had got up and I noticed this was the first time I had seen her dressed casually. It surprised me that she was a little rocker at heart, with her ripped t-shirt with some band logo on, scruffy jeans that hung off her hips, studded belt and a pair of black new rocks. She looked so hot, I didn’t want to take my eyes off her.

Hey. she said, almost shyly.

I smiled, my heart beating over the dull thud of the
music.

Hey yourself. I said back, taking a step towards her also pretending to be shy.