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It was about 9:30 when Nicole knocked on Jecka’s door. It was raining outside and the brunette had only a small bookbag with her (that, let's be honest, was probably just full of various drugs.)
“Open up bitch” She yelled as she banged on Jeckas door.
After a few seconds the blonde girl opened the door, her expression dropping as soon as she saw Nicole at her door. Jecka went to speak but before she could get her words out the other girl cut her off.
“Before you say anything, I don't wanna hear it. Mom found out I failed a few papers, I was using her pills, yknow, normal stuff and she might have kicked me out so I might be homeless. Sooo..can I come in?” She gave Jecka an overly happy smile as if to say “im going to fucking kill myself.”
Jecka sighed before grabbing Nicole's hand, dragging her into the house. Nicole had stayed over many times before as the two were best friends. She knew all the ins and outs of Jeckas house, all of the different ways she organizes her drawers, all of her little night time routines. But as she walked through the house things seemed..off.
“Wow Jecka not even saying hello to me? And I thought you were a nice girl..” Nicole teased as Jecka walked the both of them to her room.
Jecka rolled her eyes before looking back at her.
“Hello, Nicole.”
Jeckas house was always quite neat, all of it matching her preppy aesthetic. Her room usually smelled like smoke which some found unpleasant but Nicole was used to it. She was literally a drug addict, so who was she to judge if Jecka wanted to smoke in her own room. As Jecka opened her door Nicole's eyes widened a bit, her room was a complete mess, a heavy contrast to her usual vibe.
“So, you got kicked out and your first thought was ‘Oh lemme just go to Jeckas?’” She asked.
“Yeah pretty much, I mean, I hate you a little less than I hate everyone else..” Nicole admitted.
Jecka sat down on her bed as Nicole talked. Most of the lights were out in her room and she was already in pajamas, it seemed like she was just about to go to bed when Nicole showed up. Alas, she would never not let Nicole stay over. Even if she was lowkey evil Jecka still cared about her best friend and couldn't possibly turn her away.
“Thanks..I think? I dont know its hard to tell what's good with you and not.” Jecka responded.
Nicole nodded, setting her bag on the couch of her room.
“Can I borrow some clothes to sleep in..and some clothes to wear to school tomorrow..and makeup for tomorrow?” Nicole asked.
“Wha- why do you need all of that? You brought a bag with you?” Jecka looked at her with a confused expression, although part of her already knew the answer.
“Dude, that bag is just full of drugs. Who do you think I am?" Nicole laughed while saying this.
“Oh yeah..that's what I thought. Yeah you can borrow some clothes, but my closet is super disorganized right now so you’ll have to dig.” She responded.
Nicole tilted her head a bit, something was seriously off with Jecka. She never had a messy closet, let alone a messy room. But she started looking through the closet anyway.
As Nicole looked in the closet Jecka went over to the couch to look through her bag.
“What afraid that I brought a gun into your house? Nicole snickered.
“Oh please even if you did have a gun I wouldn't be the first one you shot..probably Jeffery..” Jecka responded.
“Yeah and he’d probably like it knowing that little weirdo.” Nicole remarked. “Anyways what're you doing?
“You have any cigarettes?” Jecka asked.
“Nope, you know I don't really keep those. I just smoke yours sometimes.”
Jecka groaned, putting the bag down before sitting next to it on the couch.
“I haven't had any in a few days because my parents have been keeping me home..im going fucking crazy.” Jecka whined.
“Why're they keeping you home?”
“I don't know, they left for a trip tonight..it was something about wanting to spend time with me or something I wasn't listening.
“Anyways I’ve been like losing it, haven't even had time to clean my room or anything.”
“Haven't had time or been too busy with cig withdrawal because there is a difference.” Nicole remarked while pulling out shorts and a tank top from Jeckas closet.
“The second one, god it's always gonna be the second one.” Jecka muttered.
“It's crazy how addicted you are..anyways wanna do percs.” Nicole chimed in.
“YES, I’ve needed to get fucked up.”
After taking the pills the two sat back down on the couch.
“So what do we do now..?” Jecka asked.
“I don't know..wanna kiss?” Nicole replied.
“No, I'm not high enough for that.”
“Wanna watch mythbusters?”
“I'm definitely not high enough for that.”
The two sat in silence for a second.
“Hey..Nicole. Wanna do something for me since I'm letting you stay over?” Jecka asked.
“That sounds like the opening line of a porno.” Nicole shot back.
“Dude, I'm not trying to have sex with you.” Jecka replied.
Nicole gave her a teasing look before allowing her to continue.
“Buy me some cigarettes?” Jecka asked while leaning her head on Nicole's shoulder.
“Sure, wanna go down to the gas station?” Nicole said back.
“Yeah that works.”
Jecka put a jacket and slippers on..she tried to get Nicole to wear a jacket but she refused because “it makes her look less hot”. And in about 5 minutes they had left the house walking down the road on the way to the gas station.
About halfway there Nicole began to complain, much to Jecka’s dismay.
“It's so cold I'm freezing my ass off..” She whined.
“Shut up, I literally told you to put a jacket on before we left.” Jecka snapped back.
“It's not my fault I wanted to look good..a jacket would have ruined that.” Nicole said to her
Jecka took off her jacket before putting it around Nicole.
“Listen to me next time.” She remarked nonchalantly. “And before you say anything were walking out at night, nobodys gonna see you out here unless it's like a pedophile kidnapper, being hot doesn't matter.” Jecka stated
“You'll see me.” Nicole mumbled
“Oh my GOD, you look fine, you're hot, ok.” Jecka yelled.
“Thank you, I know.” Nicole bragged with a cocky smile.
After a bit more of walking (that was filled with pointless jokes and shit talking), they saw the illuminated gas prices sign, knowing they had arrived.
Now the important thing to keep in mind is that they couldn't legally buy cigarettes, which meant they had to resort to other means.
“Ok so, you flirt with the worker and I'll steal the stuff?” Nicole asked.
“Mhm.” Jecka replied.
They walked in, expecting to see a gross man in his 30s behind the counter but instead they saw-
“Oh hey..”
“Emily?? I didn't know you worked at the gas station.” Jecka exclaimed.
“Yeah well..my boyfriend is in major drug debut so I got a job to help him pay it off..you know how it is.” She sighed.
“This is sick, now we don't have to flirt with the worker because Emily wont card us.” Nicole said while grabbing a pack of cigarettes.
“Yeaahh..i'm not really gay enough for that anyways” Emily said, causing Nicole and Jecka to glance doubtfully at each other.
“Yeah ok thanks Emily.” Jecka said, while her and Nicole exited the gas station and walked back onto the road.
While they walked Jecka pulled out a lighter, lighting her cigarette.
“Jeckaaa..smoking kills..” Nicole whined, clearly trying to tease the girl.
“We were born to die anyway.” Jecka said, shrugging.
“God you fucking emo.” Nicole laughed.
“If you don't cut it out i'll put my cigarette out on you.” Jecka shot back.
“Do it.” Nicole grinned.
“What- No- You masochist. That would be a waste of a cigarette anyways.” Jecka looked at her with mock disgust.
“Whateverrr..call me when you wanna be sexed up abusive lesbians.” Nicole said with a laugh.
“Isn't that what you had Ari for?” Jecka asked.
“Yeah but you're hotter and more fun than her.” Nicole stated.
“You're right..leave her for Kelly to keep.” Jecka joked.
They walked for a bit longer. The only sound was Jecka inhaling and exhaling smoke.
“..Ok I want one now.” Nicole said.
“No, this box is mine..” Jecka rolled her eyes before blowing smoke at Nicole.
Nicole stared at her for a second causing both of them to slow their walking until they had completely froze. The eye contact was long and awkward and they could both smell the cloud of smoke Jecka had created.
And then, without a word, Nicole grabbed Jeckas face swiftly kissing her. It's not like they hadn't kissed before but..this felt intimate.
After pulling away Nicole began walking again acting as if nothing had happened.
“Tastes like smoke.” She remarked.
Jeckas face turned red and then she kept walking as to not lose Nicole. She held out a cigarette to Nicole, taking back her earlier denial.
Nicole took notice of this looking her in the eye with a playful smile.
“I'm good if I want more, I'll just get it from you again.” She laughed.
They walked more before Jecka broke the silence.
“Do you think this makes us gay?”
“Probably but we can just write it off as laziness and wanting to smoke.” Nicole replied
Jecka shivered a bit without her jacket, as she had given it to Nicole. Nicole takes notice of this and wraps her arm around Jecka, pulling her close for warmth.
And so the two of them walked home pressed against each other in a cloud of smoke.
Was it trashy looking? Yes.
But they both didn't mind the other and they hated most people so who cares.