We looked like vintage models from the old days, sauntering down the street with class. I balanced on my heels next to Vesper as we followed behind the couple. They hadn't told us where we were going.
We arrived at a strip club. With the approval from security bouncer they were on good terms with, we were all let in. Although, I was the only one who needed the secret entry. I hadn’t been to one of these places, but it was interesting. Vesper and I went along with the flow. He occasionally glanced over to check my level of discomfort. I was tense, and slightly unsure about how to act without seeming like an …show more content…
On a kitchen stool was Vesper’s mother, pale and frowning.
“Hey, mom,” He greeted.
“Hey, mom?” She spat. “That’s it? You’ve been gone for three days and that’s all you say?”
“We spoke about this. We left to Richmond to check out VCU.”
“For three days? I cannot handle this, Vesper.”
“I can move out if you’d like. Find my own place.”
You could tell that she was taken aback, even before her hand dramatically went to her chest to show her astonishment.
“I have the money, I’m eighteen, and I’m fine.” He confirmed. “I won’t be a bother anymore.”
His face was content and it was obvious that he didn’t want to argue after the last few days. There was to worry about with our fellow friends in the woods.
When their arguing turned into yelling, mainly Ava’s, I gave Vesper’s arm a reassuring squeeze and went to my room. It was untouched. I passed by them again to catch a fresh breath of air outside. Sebastian joined when he saw me leave. Alice was outside on the curb with her head down between her knees. She only lifted it when she heard the door slam. Sebastian took a seat by her and rubbed his remaining facial scars.
“What the hell,