TWENTYTWENTYONE!
Maisie's Point of View.
- December 31, 2020 -
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"God, how in hell's name did you convince me to go to a party.." I groaned into my hands. "Because you love me." He sat there driving while I out a sigh.

"I'm scared I'll kick one of your friends in the shins." I admitted as I looked out the window.

"Please, don't do that." He looked at me and laughed.

"I cant make any promises." I laughed, staring at my hands. "Still can't fucking believe you have friends that aren't Dream and George." I made fun of him.

"Maisie, I WILL TURN THIS CAR AROUND." He shouted while smiling, clearly raising his voice as a joke.

"DO IT!" I crossed my arms. "I'd rather do what I suggested instead of going to a party."

"Yeah nevermind, not gonna do that." He shook his head.

"Why couldn't we just stay in bed and... smoke." I asked, a small laugh following after. "BECAUSE-" He paused. "Maisie, that's literally all we've been doing-" He stated as I made a snoring noise. "Yeah, so why stop." I shrugged.

"I want you to meet my friends! And I want them to meet you." He mentioned. "If you genuinely don't like it, then we'll leave."

"Okay." I nodded in agreement. "But, you actually have to try." He briefly looked at me. "Damnit-" I mumbled under my breath.

"Look, my friends aren't that bad!" He told me. "At least I dont think... Just trust me!"

"Wow, that's so helpful." I looked over at him. "You are so difficult." He laughed, leaning back into his seat as he continued to drive.

As I sat there playing with the rings on my fingers, he slid his hand into mine and held it there as I calmed down. He was trying his best to make me more social, but damn THIS SHITS HARD. He might be anti-social as well but holy fuck I cannot believe he has friends to party with.

After a couple more minutes of me non stop complaining as the childish woman I am, he pulled into a side street and parallel parked in front of a house.

"We're here.." He announced to me. "Yeah, let me take a couple seconds to breathe." I joked around.

"Okay, we can leave now if you want. I know you said yes to coming but, are you sure you do wanna be here?" He sighed, looking over at me. "We can leave." He scratched the back of his neck. "Tell me the truth because I don't want you to have a bad time."

"No, I'll be okay." I shook my head. "I'm just being difficult, Let's go." I laughed. "I can handle it."

"......ARE YOU SURE?" He asked for more assurance due to my stubbornness. "Yes!" I exclaimed. "Positive.." I assured him. "I'll be good!" I continued to unbuckle my seatbelt.

"Okay but you were complaining the whole time and now I'm actually having second thoughts-"

"Alright, are we going or what?" I cut him off. "Because I was messing with you half the time, I wanna go!"

"ARE YOU SURE MAISIE?!" He began to look stressed as he groaned into his hands. "YES, I AM!" I laughed as I tried to pull his hands away from his face.

As we both continued to laugh, we soon got out of the car before I looked in the car window to adjust the black tube top shirt I wore. I genuinely didn't wanna try, but that's okay when your boyfriend only wears sweatshirts and rarely tries either.

"You look pretty, don't worry." He stood behind me. "No, I'm just making sure a tit doesn't fly out." I turned to him.

"Wha?-" He was thrown him off guard.
"DONT WORRY!" I paused. "It won't happen." I smiled.

"Do you want my jacket?" He asked.
"Nah, I'm okay for now." I shook my head. "But keep the offer standing." I smirked as he locked the car.

"Alright, let's go-" He said, holding his hand out. I gladly took his hand and we walked up the long walkway that lead to the porch of the house. He went ahead and opened the door himself, revealing a lot of people, because of course, it was a party.

"HES HERE!" A couple guys yelled out, noticing us.
"Oh, someone's popular..." I raised my eyebrows and mumbled as I let go of his hand to cross my arms.

"HEY!" They all said and greeted each other.

"It's good to see you man!" Nick dapped up the guys, whom I did not know. "Ohhh who is this...?" One of them looked at me, making my eyes go wide out of slight discomfort.

"Hey, chill." Nick looked at them.

"Oh.. my bad..." They said guilty.

"Maisie, this is Mikey, Jack, and Eddie" He pointed at the guys one by one. "Mikey, Jack and Eddie, this is Maisie, my girlfriend." He smiled proudly after introducing us.

"OH YOURE MAISIE?!" I think Jack said. "Nice to meet you!" He gave me a polite handshake.

"OH, NICKY!" We heard another voice. "I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE COMING?!" I turned around to see a girl.

"Oh, sup Savannah.." He scratched the back of his head.
"How are you?? HELL-LLOOO????" She laughed. "Coke HERE!" She said, bringing him into a hug.

Jesus fuck... HI ???....

"I'm good, doing fine." He said dryly. Thank God.

"Here, I want you to meet someone." He continued.

"Savannah, this is Maisie, Maisie this is Savannah." He introduced us. "Oh ... HI-" I smiled, holding out my hand for a handshake, but she didn't take it so I had to awkwardly take it back.

"What, is she your girlfriend or something?" She laughed at her own joke .... but nobody else joined.

Lord, what is this..... this feels like a middle school fever dream, and this is why I stay home and play Minecraft.

It's been like 3 minutes too, why do I wanna die..

Pulling through just for Nick. IM TRYING HARD.

"Yes..." He nodded. "She is!" He said as his hand found its way around my waist.

"Oh-" Her facial expression dropped. "Sweet!" She smiled, but it was clearly fake. "It's nice to meet you, Maisie." She smiled.. but it felt kinda unwelcoming...

GET ME OUT OF HERE.

"Would you like a drink?" She changed the subject and asked him. "Nah, I'm okay." He shook his head. "I'm driving." He laughed, jingling his keys.

"Suit yourself, Nicky." She laughed and sipped whatever she had in her cup. "It's New Year's Eve, loosen up!" She trailed her hand along his arm.

I AM TRYING MY HARDEST NOT TO PUNT A BITCH ACROSS THE ROOM, SHES NOT EVEN DOING MUCH BUT I AM FUMING.

"Maisie!" She snapped me out of thought.
"Oh-" I paused. "Hmm?" I hummed and smiled.

"Wanna go meet some of my girls? Let Nick catch up with his bros?" She laughed.

God, please don't call them his bros.

"Uhh.." ai looked at him as he nodded, trying to encourage me but also letting me know I didn't have to.

"Uhh... okay" I shrugged and laughed... not ready for the future events that can happen..

I'm only doing this FOR HIM.

"PERFECT!" She giggled and held her hand out for me to grab. I took it without a problem before I glanced at him one more time, rolling my eyes as she dragged me off into this cesspool of a party.

As we walked through, she laughed and said Hi to people until she brought me to a group of girls.

"Hey!" Some of them greeted her.

"Guys , LOOK who I have here!" She giggled. "This is Nick's girlfriend!" She wrapped her arm around my shoulder.

"NO WAY!" They gasped. "Nick as in Armstrong?" One of them questioned.

"YES!" Savannah giggled.
"You are so pretty girly!" One of them laughed.

"Oh, thank you!" I smiled.
"How did you guys meet? I didn't even realize he had a girlfriend." One of them questioned.

"Hey, don't bombard her with questions!" Savannah laughed. "At least introduce yourself." She shook her head.

"I'm Becca!" One of them smiled.
"Kaylani!"
"Harlow."
"Salem!"
"Lina!" They all introduced themselves.

"Maisie." I introduced myself back.

"Do you want anything to drink?" Salem asked.
"No i'm okay." I shook my head. "Not really .. a drinker .." I mumbled.

"Oh, that's totally okay!" Kaylani smiled. "Becca doesn't drink either." She laughed, sipping on her red solo cup. "Same boat with you girl!" Becca high-fived me.

They seem nice.

"So.... Nick, huh?" Lina changed the subject, smirking.
"Mhm!" I nodded "Yeah." I rested my hands in my back pockets, and crossed my legs for a more comfortable stance.

"I had no idea he even had a girlfriend." Harlow took a sip of her drink, discussing with the girls. "How'd you guys meet?" Salem asked and laughed.

"Oh, we were friends for awhile." I nodded, trying to avoid the whole.. Minecraft thing.

"Is he good in bed?" Savannah nudged me in the shoulder, also raising her eyebrows with a stupid grin on her face.

"I'm sorry what?" I turned my head.
"Have you guys slept together?" She questioned.

"Uhh..?" I shifted uncomfortably. "No, not yet." I laughed awkwardly as she let out an arrogant giggle. "Aw, that's too bad." She laughed. "I bet he's great." She sipped her drink.

HELP HELP HELP GET ME OUT OF HERE.

"He's hot." Salem laughed.
"Uhh.." I nodded in agreement. "Yeah." I crossed my arms.

WHY ARE THEY LIKE THIS WHAT THE FUCK, I JUST WANNA PLAY MINECRAFT

"I'm a lesbian, don't trip, sorry-" Salem began to laugh as I felt a breath of relief escape my lips. "Oh, pssshh, you're good." I assured her... Oops.

"Are you in school?" Kaylani asked me, continuing to have a conversation."Yeah actually, I'm in university." I replied.

"Oh, where?"
"University of San Francisco." I grinned.

"Ohh, you're over in California?" Savannah asked. "Yeah." I smiled. "What do you major in?" Lina asked another question. "I'm a sociology major."

The night went on and the only non-alcoholic beverage was Hawaiian Punch. I was stuck with tipsy 19 year old girls throughout a majority of the time, but I tried to enjoy myself, which I kind of did. I briefly got along with all of them, minus Savannah, as Salem, Becca and Lina were the easiest to get along with, I loved their vibes.

But, WHERE IS NICHOLAS.

"Hey, girls!" I think Jack came up to us.
"Hey baby." Harlow kissed him on the cheek.

"Whattup, LADIES!" Mikey came along, putting his arms around a good few of them. "Shove it somewhere else." Lina rolled her eyes, clearly showing a disliking for him.

"Mikey-" Nick came out of no where, making me feel relieved. "Uhh, take care of your brother, Eddie's throwing up in the bathroom." He said, patting his back.

"Damnit." The boy groaned before walking off into the crowd.

"Hey!" Nick smiled as he came up next to me. "Hi." I took a deep breath, turning my body towards him.

"Are you having fun?" He asked.

"Ehhh.. Yeah but also .. No." I was brutally honest. "Do you wanna leave?" He asked. "I don't mind skipping the New Year countdown. As long as I'm with you." He said with a soft smile.

"Uh, we can stay a little longer." I pat his back. "You're having fun." I said before I laid my head on his arm and pulled out my phone to ignore anymore social interaction, but still listening to the conversations around me.

"You guys are so cute!" Salem smiled. "You're a lucky girl, Maisie." She complimented. "That's for sure." She said as I looked up to thank her.

"Hey, come here real quick?" I overheard Savannah to look up to her staring at Nick. "Why?" He looked at her, his hand rested on my side.

"Your hair looks silly under that hat." She pointed out before taking his cap off, putting it on herself and clearly pissing him off.

"Does it look good on me?" She began posing as if people were filming her. "Better than you, Nick?" She laughed, grading his arm with her hand.

"Sav girl, give that shit back." Harlow seemed tipsy as she scolded Savannah. "We aren't 14, cut it out." She scoffed as Savannah rolled her eyes, before taking it off handing it back to Nick with a shove.

"Thanks." He grumbled, clearly pissed because obviously he hates when people touch his hat. Only me being an exception.

"Don't be such a buzz kill, Nick." She giggled. "But you know what, you're hot when you're mad." She sad as I internally screamed.

Someone please EUTHANIZE HER.

"Sav." I over heard one of the girls say in disbelief before so I decided to drown it all out.

"Uh, Im gonna use the bathroom." I let go of his arm before putting my phone in my pocket and his grip around my waist loosened.

"Okay." He looked down at me. "We can leave right after you're done, yeah?" He asked as I nodded. "Yes, I'm good with that."

We quickly said our goodbyes to everyone, Nick giving quick little hugs to his guys, and some of the girls before he trailed behind me towards the front. He said he'd wait for me before I walked off into the crowd, already having an idea of where the bathroom was, right down the hall that was nearby, but I just had to figure out which door lead to it.

Door number one was clearly not it... just a ... naked couple going at it... lol LOCK THE DOOR??? I continued on and stumbled upon Mikey and Eddie...

"Oh, Hey, Maisie." Eddie slurred through a laugh as he was stooped over the toilet.

"Yeah... he's a mess." Mikey scratched his head "TOLD YOU NOT TO FUCKING DOWN THE TEQUILA LIKE THAT DUMBASS." He said, smacking the back of his head. "He's a lot to take care of." Mikey continued to say as his brother continued letting out some of his regrets into the toilet.

"Uhh.. Is there another bathroom anywhere?" I asked.
"Oh, there should be a staircase down to your left." Mikey pointed. "And then it's the first door on the right upstairs."

"Ah, thank you!" I smiled before walking off.

I went up the stairs as directed and found it more quiet than it was downstairs. I found the bathroom and quickly went in to do my business, before flushing, washing my hands and walking back out.

"Hi, Maisie." Savannah suddenly stood in front of me.
"I'm gonna make myself clear, right here, right now." She crossed her arms.

"Oh?" I stared at her.

"Nick will, and always will forever be mine." She stared at me. "Break up with him." She demanded as I laughed in her face.

"Um..." I looked around. "Do you hear yourself right now?" I laughed at her.

"I know who you are." She grimaced, leaning in to show intimidation, but I stood my ground. "You're the bitch that abandoned him in middle school, you met him through that stupid game." She laughed.

"He was devastated throughout the rest of middle school and a majority of highschool, always thinking about you." She scoffed.

Like girl what.

"I'm the reason he was so happy afterwards, we became friends Maisie. Then we fell in love."

"...You're Savannah.." I realized. "The girl he was caught up on in the eighth grade??... The girl that rejected him and embarrassed him multiple times?" I paused: "You were such a bitch to him..." I scoffed. "He called me every night and told me everything you did..."

"Do not act like you were always there for him??" I almost laughed in her face again. "You weren't, you humiliated him so many times from what I remember.."

"And do not act like you know me." I stopped her. "So? leave our relationship alone."

"He still looks at me like he did in Highschool. He told me he loved me. He said he'd wait years to be with me, and now he's with you?" She laughed. "I don't think so. Break up with him if you know what's good for you." She threatened.

"Girl, what..." I paused. "Well clearly he doesn't LOVE you anymore?? Do you HEAR yoUrself?" I questioned. "Unbelievable." I laughed out of pity

In attempts to ignore the entire situation, I tried to walk off before she grabbed me by the necklace that was gifted to me by my grandma, yanking me back and breaking the chain as it all fell to the floor, my jaw dropped.

"He's mine, Maisie." She shed a tear.

"He's a human, Savannah." I said with shock in my voice as I saw the broken necklace on the floor. "Don't claim him like he's a piece of fucking meat??" I paused and took a breath. "Get some rest- you're fucking drunk."

I stared at her still in disbelief, before I shook my head and picked up what was left of my nanay's necklace, walking down stairs to the front door where Nick was waiting.

"Ready?" He asked as he noticed me. "Yeah.. let's just go" I said eagerly and irritated.

We quickly walked out and I checked my phone to see it was past 11pm, meaning it was almost the New Year. We got in the car and I let out a groan before looking at him.
"I wish we just stayed home and smoked instead." I mumbled before turning away.

"What happened?" He asked concerned. "I don't wanna get into it right now, just drive." I sad as I gripped onto the broken necklace that sat in my palm.

After what felt like a long time of driving, I saw that he pulled into the driveway of his house before I eagerly got out, looking like I clearly wanted to break something.

"Maisie, are you okay?" He stopped and looked at me.
"...Where's your grandmas necklace..?" He noticed as it was missing before looking down at my hands, seeing the broken chain.

"Maisie, what happened?" He looked at me again.

"Ask that psychotic bitch named, Savannah." I mumbled, putting the broken necklace in my front pocket.

"Fuck." He threw his head back and sighed. "What did she do?.." He asked.

"She claimed that you guys were in love, threatened me to break up with you, and then broke the necklace." I laughed in annoyance as he let out another sigh.

"I'm so sorry." He frowned.

"You guys were close in highschool?-" I questioned.

"Yeah." He nodded. "She still loves you apparently." I stood there with irritation filling my body.

"Okay, but I don't love her back-" He laughed.

"Hm really.." I looked up. "Why not?" I shrugged. "You were in love with her for so long... and I had no clue she was that pretty.." I mumbled.

"What?-" He looked at me weird.

"Come onnnn" I rubbed my forehead. "She's super tall. Skinny. Blonde. Pretty smile, Toned abs... HELLO?

"Yeah cool, she has all that." He shrugged, unamused.

"Yeah, and I don't." I crossed my arms.

"Maisie??-" He looked at me funny. "Did you drink?" He whispered with a small laugh following after.

"What? No! I drank punch." I replied.

"...Oh god." He mumbled with a smile. "Maisie, how many cups..." He asked as I thought to myself, having no idea how this was related to our conversation. "I dont know.. like six?" I shrugged.

"Maisie... there was hard amounts of alcohol in the punch." He began to laugh at me, bringing me closer to him by placing his hands on my waist.

"WHAATT-" I covered my face in embarrassment. "Noooo!" I frowned "Awww." He hugged me. "Maisieeee!" He laughed.

"Look at me." He said as I did what he asked. "Look." He paused. "I love you." He held eye contact with me.

"Mhm, I love you too." I sighed.

"No.. no like, I love you." He repeated himself. "...Yeah... I love you too-"

"Maisie... Maisie Maisie Maisie" He paused.

"I am in love with you." He looked me in the eyes. "There is nobody else. It's you, and it always will be. You're perfect and you're everything I want and need." He laughed.

"STOP IT." My drunk ass teared up, covering my face before I started crying. "God, I'm a mess." I wiped my tears as he helped me.

"My favorite mess." He hugged me tighter and lifted me up. He soon brought me back down, standing behind me as he held me, and Boom.

A colorful light ignited the sky. And another... and another and another.

It was the New Year!

"That was one way to celebrate into the New Year-" I mumbled as he looked down at me. "Happy New Year, my sweet love." I let out a breath and cupped his face.

"Happy New Year, Maisie." He smiled, leaning down and softly kissing me.

authors note
UHHHHH SAPNAP FACECAM LAST NIGHT- AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA his face , so pretty

update: dec 30, 2023
i hate you 15 year old vera.