2. Just Bestfriends

Author's POV

The sun drowns in the sky as the moon lights up and spreads its coldness in the dark. The soothing breezes pass through the atmosphere as the calmness of night hovers. And that's when Emma Adison finds it to be her time. She dresses in a black off-shoulder dress reaching her mid-thigh with puffy net sleeves tied in three portions.

She matched it with red blood lipstick and neutral makeup while wearing a black heel and leaving her hair straight and open at the back. She carried a leather Gucci handbag with her and hung it on her side as she climbed down the stairs.

"Shane, are you ready?", she asks through the Bluetooth pod plugged in her ears, and bidding bye to her caretaker, she leaves for Shane's house.

She drives her black Porsche car and reaches Shane's house in 10 minutes.

Her music was on full blast, playing Ed Sheeran songs, when her eyes fell on Skyler. One must say charmingness and beauty run in the Wilson brothers, as Skyler looks damn handsome in that messy hair of his.

"Hey, Skyler, what's up?", she says, still sitting in her car.

"Hey, nothing just returned from my band practice. My concert is this Friday, and the rehearsals are on full blast. Btw, I saved tickets for you and your friends already, so you better don't miss it", he says sternly, and she nods vigorously.

"Of course I'll be there, dragging your brother's ass with me. You don't worry! And I'll also promote it on my I*******m and W******p tomorrow so you can get a bigger audience", she says with a light bow.

"You are crazy... And thank you for that. Btw, Why aren't you coming inside?", he inquires with a cocked eyebrow.

"I'm getting late for the party, and your brother has still not landed his ass yet. Can you please kick him out so we can leave?", she says, showing her watch, and then looks at him with puppy eyes.

"Sure", he replies, chuckling at her cute face, and goes inside.

Exactly like she asked, he actually kicked his brother out in a few minutes, who was dressed in white torn jeans and shoes with a tee and above that, a black leather jacket. And he yelled,

"He was all ready but still sitting on the couch just to make you realize how it feels to wait."

And shuts the door, making Emma gasp and glare at him as he passes a sheepish smile and comes and takes his seat.

"You know you'll pay for this, isn't it?", she says, glaring, and he smiles in return.

"You are taking me to the new collection launch fashionista show tomorrow, and the passes are on you. And dare you take help from dad or Shawn?" She says, glaring at him.

"Okie, anything else?", he says with his hands in the air.

"Umm...yes. And whatever I wish to buy, you need to get me that", he replies, and he stares at her with wide eyes but later nods and joins his hands against her to start the car.

Smiling, her car comes to life again as she roars the engine, accelerating its speed, and passes through the traffic like a lightning bolt. The time he took of 10 minutes was covered with that, and at exactly 9:30 p.m. they entered the club.

After parking the car, they got out and walked to its entrance. Emma shows her face, and with the stamp on her wrist, they enter the club. This club was owned by her father, and her face was enough for her to go inside and have fun.

She rules this club and recently changed its interior according to her taste and choice, making it look eye-catching. Seeing her, the DJ plays her list, and everyone on the floor groves their asses while couples squeeze their partners asses. The club was packed up with people busy being drunk, dancing, flirting, and hitting on each other, while a few were making out in the open while drunk.

She passes everyone and walks to her VIP corner, which has no one but her and Shane for now. After a few minutes, her few close college friends and outside friends joined them, and the shots began.

"Well, Em, today with your reply, the face of that professor was worth seeing,'' one of them with brunette short hair said, and everyone chuckled.

"Hey guys! What's the plan for tomorrow and the next few days? We can't just waste a whole week off,", Ken says, looking at everyone.

"About tomorrow, we are going to my favorite dress designer's new launch show. And after that, we can surely plan a trip. What say?", Shane replies, looking at Emma.

"Yeah, sure. How about going to South Korea? My dad recently brought a small house there", Jia informs, and everyone hoots.

"Well, fine, but we need to get back by Thursday night. As Skylar has his concert and we are all invited", she informs Shane, making him guilty for getting that.

Everyone gets excited and thrilled hearing that and says they'll be leaving tomorrow night, which is Sunday. And Emma and everyone else agree with that.

The conversation later on gets carried away as they talk about many things and themselves, and as the laughter and talks take their pace, a girl enters their side. She was slim, tall, fair, and beautiful, making the boys set their eyes on her. And nervously pushing a loose strand of her hair behind her, she stands near them.

Emma, who was in her own zone, checks her out, and her friend behind her looks like a tomboy and is not pleased by her barging into someone else's privacy.

Emma raises her brows at that girl, and she smiles sweetly, giving her a genuine and real vibe.

"Umm... Can we join you guys?"She asks nervously, nibbling on her lower lips.

Emma notices her friend nudging her to go back, but she shrugs it off and says it again.

"Btw, I'm Tasha, and she is Jane. We are best friends and new here in this area. If you don't mind, can we sit with you all?", she asks again.

"Of course, we are free to join. Btw, I'm Emma, Emma Adison. And this is my best friend Shane Wilson, while these are my close friends Ken, Jia, Caroline, Benny, Akshay, Anubhav, and Matt and his girlfriend Genelia", she introduces everyone, and they wave a hello.

"Wait... You are Anubhav, like the soccer player Anubhav who is viral among girls,", she says, feeling thrilled, and he shyly nods.

"I can't believe it; I finally got to meet you. Btw, are you single? I know it's stupid, but still," she asks, and others nod.

"How come this is possible?", she asks in curiosity.

"Because the one he wants doesn't want him", Ken replied, chuckling, and others joined them while Caroline and Anubhav looked away, feeling flushed.

Ken then ushers them to take a seat, and Tasha quickly sits beside Shane, taking him off guard, while Jane, rolling her eyes, sits on an empty single couch beside Emma. Her eyes were sparkling as she sat beside him, and with her face, it was clear that she was crushing over him while he shifted close to Emma and looked everywhere but her.

Meanwhile, Jane was feeling super nervous and felt like running away, as she hates social gatherings and loves her own space. She is a sassy but cold girl who only opens up to a few, while Tasha was the exact opposite of her. She loves meeting new people, is free to talk, and easily blends with others.

"I know you are not socio, but trust me, you won't feel awkward with us once you get to know us.

"BTW, I love your tattoos and this piercing. Should I get one too?", She chirps, while Jane, not knowing how to react, nods her head awkwardly.

"Jane's dream is to be a big tattoo artist, and she is doing her Internship here. So, why don't you make it from her only?", Tasha suggests, and the other looks at her with an amused look.

"No. Actually, I can't. My dad is pretty possessive and protective. He'll go crazy if I do these things to my body. But yeah, I can surely get Shane done with this. Isn't it love?", she says, being extra sweet at the end, and looks at him.

Shane deadpans as he is scared of these kinds of things and looks at her with horror. Other people giggle while Jane stares at them with confusion and Tasha feels sad.

"No way... I'm not doing this crazy, bloody stuff. Why do you even want me to do this? You know I am scared of needles and faint when I see blood. It's not fair, yrr...!", he blurts bluntly and looks at her with a puppy face, looking all helpless and cute.

What if she actually forced me to do it?, Poor Shane wanders.

"Awww... My darling baby! Don't cry.. come to momma,", she says, making fun, and pulls him for a hug, making others chuckle.

"You are so cute, and I love you so much when you make this face. Don't worry, it was just to make you panic, as I am so habituated to that self of yours", she says, pecking his cheeks, making him glare at her.

She blinks her eyes, assuring him it was just a joke, and he finally sighs in relief but then looks at her with squinted eyes.

"I hate you...", he says and looks away.

Emma raises her brow and takes her face close to his, asking if he really does, and when she gets no reply, she tickles him. He then says it's not true and gives in by giving a side hug while Tasha sulks. Emma notices that and quickly gets away, making Shane raise his brows.

"We are best friends", she says. "It's just that our bond is too deep and strong. Don't worry, you'll get to know that slowly", she says, and Tasha passes a small smile.

Meanwhile, Shane finds it awkward and was dissatisfied by her explaining their relationship to someone completely unknown. His heart aches as she mentions them as just best friends drawing a line, and that pierces his heart. He excuses himself for the washroom and leaves from there feeling sad, while Jane follows him behind.

"Yes, it's true. They have been best friends since diaper time, and they are inseparable. Their bond is beyond understanding but one to admire, and we all wish that it never be jinxed. God bless this couple!", Jia says, and others say 'Amen, making Emma smile.

Tasha's lips form an 'O' shape as she sighs in relief, knowing they are not couples, while others order one more tray of drinks.

"Btw, guys, isn't this area a VIP one, but why is it built differently from other VIP corners?", she asks like a curious cat.

"Because our highness loves her own space", Matt, her school time friend, says, and others giggle.

"Huh?? Who?", Tasha asks, feeling confused.

"One and only Emma Adison, the owner of this club and our friend circle's important person", Akshay replies, and others agree in affirmation.

Tasha gasps, taken aback with this news, and looks at her from up to down. She does look like a rich girl, but she didn't know that she was the owner of this club and felt embarrassed to barge in like that. But Emma, understanding her emotions, gives a light press on her hand and says,

"Let's play a game, guys. It's getting boring!", and everyone hoots in excitement.