Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-35702393-20180628083548/@comment-34320391-20180703091750

I wrote part of this, and then my laptop literally crashed. So, take 2. I'm pretty pissed because I had written in a pretty good format last time, but I can't remember the start (and adjectives).

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Nik - After Newt's and Cora's slow dances

I saw the blurs of the red and orange ceiling lights, flashing in his mind. A warning of sorts. I followed the body who was leading me through the bodies of teenagers at the packed party. The delicate, flawless hand grasped my wrist and continued to drag me along.

The girl then stopped and turned me to face her. She looked at me with warmth and love. She began slowly moving to Ed Sheeran's voice singing in the background. The two of us locked eyes as we swayed to the music.

She had dazzling blue eyes and had long, slightly-wavy, blonde hair. She wore a snazzy top with short-shorts, showing off her body. She seemed to blend in with the crowd, yet she stood out from the rest as well. She had that cute smile, wore glossy red lipstick and was acute to all the minor details.

She hugged me to her chest and I reluctantly hugged back. It only took me moments to recognise the perfection in front of me. This is not the right time for her...

"So Nik, what brings you here?" she asked.

"Could say the same for you, Tris," I replied calmly back, still swaying. "And why now?"

"Oh, you know, the 'rents wanted the move here, and when I heard there was gonna be a party, you know me, I couldn't miss it!" the girl replied and winked. She continued to smile at me.

Trista glanced at something or someone behind me and smiled. It was one of those cheeky smiles, just to cause a bit of trouble. "Well... I saw you were gonna get yourself in a tight spot, and I pulled you out! Oh, that girl looks sooo jealous. Who even is she? A friend?"

"Well... yeah. She's a... friend. Red. Red's her name," I replied, trying not to let any wrong words slip.

"Ha, Red looks so angry. At me. Are you sure you're just friends?" Trista joked but still asked suspiciously. "Well, never mind. I gave that kid from the stage to have a chance at her. There goes your Red, Cous."

Yes. Trista was my cousin. As I risked a glance behind me, I saw Riley looking at me accusingly, arm around Red, leading them both away. It only then hit me.

They thought that Tris, the Ingerman's very own Tris, to be my girlfriend! In my dreams.

"Why, Tris, why. What did I do wrong?"

"What? Can't your hot cousin say hi?"

Everyone in our clan knew Tris. She was the family name's prodigy star! She was a straight-A student (most Ingerman's are) but also was perfect in looks, great at athletics and in socialising. Everyone wanted to be her. She was popular, smart and simply perfect.

"Well, yeah, but not ruining my friendships as well. Come on, we must've talked about this."

And lucky me (not being sarcastic), I've maintained a pretty good friendship with her. When we were younger, we would always play at each other's house, both being basically the same age and all.

"Well, my own little baby bro's growing up! Going after girls already. And so young." Tris wiped a fake tear of joy from her eyes.

Tris, to our parents, seemed like the most innocent, perfect little girl, but Tris was also developing a persona, as that out-of-your-league type of girl. It also influenced Tris to gain a bit of an attitude and grow up. Knowing Trista well, I think Trista was building herself into her shell, where in fact she would prefer to be a lot more free.

A bit like me.

"Hey. Firstly, I'm not that much younger than you, and I'm taller than you. And you've had boys since you were 10, so you can't talk." I replied.

That was why Tris always liked to go parties, I guess.

"Wow, let's not get personal here, bad boy. So tell me, how's the fam?"

"Yeah, it's all right, mum's still busy with her work, like always."

Of course, there was the shadow of Trista. Mum would occasionally compare me to Trista, and it usually got on my nerves. But I couldn't get angry at Tris, she can't help it. I've had the same experience with other kids at my school.

"You haven't filled me in on all the new details! And this Red must be one of them!"

"Why do I have to tell you, Tris? Can't I have my privacy as well?"

"But I'm sooo bored. All I get is sneaky glances from these Berk teens, and that's pretty much it. I have nothing to do until Berk's Academy starts."

"Wait, so you're serious? You've moved to Berk! Why'd you leave Berserker Island?"

Tris lived on this neighbouring Island named Berserker Island. It's a smaller town than Berk, and the Ingerman's seem to have a history both there and here on Berk. Tris's mother was a famous Real Estate consultant living there was the sister of my mum.

"Of course I'm serious! When do I ever lie to you? Mum got a promo here to Berk, and we all wanted to move to a bigger town and all as well, but still stay close to family."

"Nice, congrats to you."

We continued to dance together in silence. It was probably good that Tris was back, she was always good to me. As we made a slow 360, I had a good view of the rest of the party. Newt and Cora were dancing together, both were blushing so hard. It was cute, but also a bit funny. The two had known each other for years, and now they could barely make eye contact.

I was happy for Newt, he was a new person now, and the moment was perfect for the two.

Then Cora pushed Newt away and ran outside the arena. I just looked there dumbfounded.

"What happened Nik, did Red and his new boyfriend kiss?" Trista smirked.

"No. A friend of mine and another friend were dancing and then they just suddenly broke up," I replied, still looking blankly at Newt.

''What stupid thing could Newt even do in that situation? ''

"Eh, all these friends of yours are confusing. So talk to me, are there any people I need to know? Any girls for competition, any guys for prizes?" Trista asked. She got no response, as my mind was still elsewhere.

''There's like a 0.3% chance that a person could say something wrong, at that close quarters? Did he say like, "I watch you sleep at night," or something else creepy. Wtf Newt, why'd you stuff up, bro! ''

"Come on, Nik, I'm freaking out here! What if I make stuff up and become just another loser? I had a rep, you know that!" Tris raised her voice a bit, trying to get my attention.

''Wait where's Red. And where's Riley? Where did you take my girl, Riley? Where are you two?''

"Now I have to start fresh again. I was popular, Nik. I was adored, and not hated for being good at everything." Tris whispered solemnly, unlike her usual lighthearted self.

''Wait. Who's that? Red hair. That's Red. She just came out of this hatch... She's running towards me, something's wrong. She... she seems scared.''

"I... I had friends Nik. I felt belonging. Now I'm all alone. Please help me, I can't go through it all again." Tris started tearing up a bit. I felt guilty for ignoring her but now was not the right time.

With my eyes still looking over Tris's shoulder at the slightly scared Red, I pulled Tris into a tight hug. "Tris, I'll always be there for you. I've got to go now, see ya."

I kissed Tris on the cheek, I don't know if it was slightly unnecessary, but I had to help Red. I left the sobbing Tris, and I felt like a monster. But I needed to help Red. She needed my help.