Parties are shite.

Maybe it’s because I don’t drink, smoke or do drugs. Or because I’m practically the group babysitter and designated driver.

This party is no different.

I’m stood stone-cold sober, sweating my arse off and listening to Mike Gibson sing California Gurls while half the rugby team is dancing around him.

I just lean against the wall, looking like a brooding villain out of my da’s movies from the 90’s.

“Roryyyy,” a high-pitched voice slurs, wobbling over to me.

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The girl I haven’t gotten on with since my second day at Tommen.

“Hey dude.” She reaches up to slap my back, as if she’s congratulating me on winning a game.

“Ye alright’?” I ask gruffly, placing my can of Pepsi on the fireplace.

“Tots,” her faux-American accent replies, swaying slightly.

Before I think it through, my hand slips around her waist, keeping her balanced against my side.

“What have ye drank so far?” I question, squeezing her waist lightly to silence the giggle fit she’s having.