Chapter 31

• A couple of guys are watching me and Angel dance. They’re sitting on the leather couch closest to us and it’s hard to ignore them. They’re good looking guys and I’m enjoying their attention. We have their attention but they aren’t close enough to touch me without permission. Angel’s arm wraps around my waist, our bodies grinding together as we vibe. I pull out my phone and hold it above us because over-sized t-shirts with pockets are life. She closes her eyes tight and smiles wide and I stare at the camera as I record a Snarl. We continue dancing as I press share and slip the phone back into my pocket.
• Eventually we make our way through the crowd. Angel and Rem hug and kiss in greeting while I pick up another jello shot. Rem shakes his head and hands me a cup. He tells me to nurse it and take it slow. I take a gulp of the gin and tonic when the guys from the couch appear by our side. They don’t try to touch me and I’m instantly fine with them being close. Hunter tells them he’s watching them and to behave. They promise to when Hunter’s girl posse start to take pictures.
• My phone vibrates against my stomach as Angel records a video for Snarlchat. I don’t know most of these people but it feels good being apart of a group. Exhaling, I feel my shoulders droop. I’m actually relaxed. There’s no cloud of depression over my head, no rainfall reminding me of the shit I have to deal with daily. When Angel’s done recording snarls, I check my phone and my confusion must show because Rem walks over to me and snatches my phone out of my hand.