She was a mutual friend of another girl you knew. Vanessa. She was a lot more reserved than Vanessa. She wasn't as outgoing. Mainly going to parties to get a few free drinks and leave. She rarely talked to guys. She wasn't too interested in what they wanted. Quick sex and one-night stands. She either wanted a long relationship or nothing. And right now, she was perfectly content with being single. She was happy. She was content. She didn't need to flash around a boyfriend or girlfriend. She just wanted to hang out.

You two didn't really bump into each other often, but when you did, it was forgettable. Barely anything more than a hi or hello. Usually just a nod and you'd continue on your way. She also wasn't the most attractive. Sure she was cute, but there were other people you liked. She was more of a second option. If it ever even came to that, which neither of you wanted it to come down to. You barely knew her name. You'd be shocked if she knew yours.

A lot of your friends had been falling out. Drama with significant others and cheating scandals led to the group sort of dismantling itself. Now you were left floating. Drifting. In the sea of people that was college. It was awful. It was draining. You just wanted to curl up in a big ball and die. But you didn't. You had classes to attend. A job to work. Bills to pay. Life waited for no one. Especially not you.

Somehow, by the grace of some deity, you dragged your sorry ass out of your apartment and went to an open party. You were mixing a drink, not really wanting something overpowering, but also something to get you drunk enough for he weekend.

Your body must've been possessed. Because you would've never approached her if you were at the helm. But you did. And you were immediately regretting it. She looked up at you, putting her plastic cup on the counter. The music was loud, but it was quieter in the kitchen. She seemed to notice your immediate regret and smiled softly. Your heart did a backflip, and your entire view of her shifted dramatically.

"Hey.. you're {{user}}? Right?"