I stood beside Brooke watching her flirt with some blonde, over-confident guy while looking around for the mysterious brunette guy I was just talking to.
“Earth to Grace!” Brooke called, snapping her fingers in front of me eyes.

“Yes?” I smiled, turning my head suddenly to face her.

“I’m leaving with Alex; don’t bother waiting up for me.” She giggled as she held a tight grip on the blondes arm.

“I never do.” I laughed. Brooke and I had known each other since we started year one together and had been best friends since. We had grown up in Melbourne, Australia but moved to London once we both graduated university. I was used to her late-night activities as before she dated Ryan (her ex), she never believed in relationships. I guess she was back to her old ways.

“Bye.” She winked and walked off with ‘Alex’.

“Have fun!” I called out. I looked around trying to find James, to wish him a happy birthday before I left to go back home myself.

“Where did your friend go?” Harry said as he came up to me, a beer sitting casually in his hand.

“She left with some guy.” I shrugged.

“You must be a pretty good wing-woman then.” Harry pointed out.

“Oh, I’m the best.” I grinned.

“Would you like a drink?” Harry asked.

“I was just about to leave, actually.” I apologized.

“Maybe another time then.” He smiled, unaffected by my rejection. “I would definitely like to get to know you better.”

-

“So how was your night?” I asked Brooke as she slowly opened the front door early Saturday morning.

“Oh my god, you scared me, Grace! What are you doing up so early?” Brooke screamed.

“It’s 9:00…” I replied from the couch.

“So?” She stated and made her way to the kitchen and poured herself a cup of coffee. “His girlfriend came home early so I had to wait in the closet until she went into the bathroom.” She called out.

“He has a girlfriend?” I strolled into the kitchen.

“I know, he completely failed to mention her last night.” She rolled her eyes. “It was so awkward, as soon as he heard the front door unlock he pushed me and my clothes into the closet just before she walked in. Try waking up to that.” She complained. “He even had the nerve to give me his number as we said good-bye at the door. What a loser. I threw his number into the bin outside his apartment building.”

“Good for you.” I replied.

“So what are you up to today?” Brooke asked.

“I didn't have time to give James his present last night so I was going to go and see if he was home today.” I told her while sipping a cup of orange juice I had just poured.

“I’ll come with you.” Brooke said. “Otherwise I’m going to be sitting at home all day today…”

“Ok, sounds fun.” I smiled before walking off to my room to get changed.