Moments later, Nyssa and Sun stepped outside.

A cool breeze brushed Nyssa's skin, sending a chill through her.

She hugged her arms around herself, shivering just a little.

Up ahead, Nyomi and Zara were already walking down the street.

"Wait...they're not driving?" Nyssa asked, raising her voice as she walked beside Sun.

"It's just a few houses away" Sun replied casually.

"Oh, cool"

"Yup"

They left the compound and hit the road.

Streetlights lit up the area, making the night look almost magical-like it was Christmas or something.

"Where's the place exactly?" Nyssa asked curiously.

"Guess" Sun teased.

Nyssa let out a small laugh. "I suck at guessing"

"It's Unit 9" Sun grinned, hopping ahead like she was on a sugar rush.

Nyssa's stomach flipped.

Unit 9?

"I seriously can't wait to see Freddie, Heath, and Tavian!" Sun suddenly screamed.

Nyssa froze a little inside at that last name.

He's gonna be there? she thought, biting her lower lip and tasting her lipstick.

But that wasn't even the real problem.

"How many friends have you made since coming to Quenrose?" Sun asked, still looking ahead.

Nyssa glanced at her.

"None"

Sun stopped walking, causing Nyssa to stop too.

She turned quickly. "Please tell me that's a lie"

Nyssa cleared her throat. "Uh... that's a lie"

"Come on!"

"What? You asked me to say it's a lie!"

"So you're not lying?" Sun pouted.

"Yeah. I don't really do friends like that. If I ever make one, they have to be real"

She resumed walking.

Sun followed. 

"Deep," she muttered, smiling.

They chatted while walking under the quiet night sky. As they neared Unit 9, loud bass thumped in the air.

The party had already started.

When they reached the front of the building, Sun went right into the compound. Nyssa stopped, just outside the gate.

No lie, the house was beautiful...way more than theirs. Her eyes scanned the cars parked outside and the small crowd of students moving around.

Gosh... I'm nervous, she thought.

"Nyssa!" Sun called out, waving.

Nyssa smiled softly and stepped into the compound.

She walked toward Sun, her steps a little fast...her cleavage bouncing with each one.

Sun smirked as she watched.

When Nyssa reached her, Sun grinned wide.

"You're really busty" she said loud enough for Nyssa to hear over the loud music from inside.

Nyssa looked down at her chest and gave an awkward laugh.

Well, she got it from her mama.

"Let's go"

Meanwhile, inside the building, upstairs in Freddie's room...

"Party in this house?" Heath snapped, arms crossed, standing in front of Freddie. 

"How About letting your housemates know next time?!"

Freddie sat calmly on the bed, looking unbothered.

"You wouldn't have agreed anyway" he said, rolling his eyes.

"So you drugged the damn food? Just so I'd fall asleep and not interrudidn'tpt your little setup?"

"Only for 49 minutes" Freddie said, smirking.

Heath shot him a glare. Freddie didn't even react.

After a deep breath, Heath asked, "How long's this party gonna last?"

"Till morning"

Heath sighed frustratingly.

"You know what?"

"What?"

"Screw you"

He stormed out of the room.

Freddie shrugged and leaned back on the bed. 

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

A blonde girl stepped out, wrapped in a towel. Her curves on full display, her boobs nearly spilling.

"Hey bestie" she said with a playful smile, walking over to the bed.

She climbed on, crawling toward Freddie and straddled him.

His gaze landed on her.

She smirked and leaned down, brushing a quick kiss on his lips.

"Should we do ten minutes doggie before heading to the party?" she whispered, her voice sultry.

Fred rolled his eyes.

"Get off me, Rainnie" he said coldly.

She didn't argue-just quietly slid off him.

Fred sat up, stood, and walked over to his wardrobe without another word.

**

In the living room...

The air was thick with the kind of energy that only wild college party brought.

Loud music shook the floor...

real loud.

The DJ stood near the stairs, hands flying over his mixer, blasting raw phonk beats through massive speakers

The current track? DIA DELÍCIA 

It hit hard like bam bam bam and the small crowd is loving every second.

There were already about 45 students in the house and more were still pouring in. Some crowded the kitchen, others spilled into the dining room, but most packed the massive living area.

No surprise they all fit. The living room was freaking huge.

Off to one corner, Zara leaned against the wall, arms crossed.

On the couch, Nyomi sipped slowly from her cocktail. Her eyes kept searching the crowd, like she was hoping to spot someone she already knew wasn't coming.

She sighed.

Nearby, Sun and Nyssa were sitting on another couch with some students.

Sun's eyes lit up as Heath descended the stairs.

"Hot," she muttered over the loud music.

Nyssa, on the other hand, was busy snapping selfies for her Instagram.

30 minutes later, the number of students had jumped to around 88 and the party turned more wild.

Nyssa shifted in her seat, clearly uncomfortable. This was exactly why she hated parties.

And yeah, she swore this would be her last one. Never again.

Fred had arrived, of course...with Rainnie attached to his side.

Heath was standing beside the DJ, staring daggers at Fred across the room.

From what Sun had told her earlier, Fred and Heath were the hotties of Unit 9.

And speaking of Sun...

She really liked her already. That girl had to be a Gemini because she's a talkative and also very funny.

She had been pointing out people nonstop, introducing them.

Nyssa smiled to herself.

But then she suddenly felt eyes on her. She looked up and caught Fred watching her.

Wait... why is he staring?

And damn, he's fine.

But that phone murderer was at least 100 times hotter. She would bet her lashes on it.

Still... Fred was her type. No denying that.

When he saw her looking back, he quickly looked away.

Huh. Is he the shy type?

She smirked and looked away too.

Suddenly-

"DJ, lower the music!" Rainnie's voice rang out, loud and sharp.

The music dropped.

Everyone turned toward her.

"Okay, guys! Who's in for Dare Roulette?" Rainnie called, standing up.

"Me, please!"

"I'm in!"

"I'm in, Rainnie!"

"Let's start already, everyone's joining!"

Rainnie held up a hand. 

"Chill. 15 people will play the game first. It's turn by turn"

Nyssa rolled her eyes.

"Not gonna be part of that" she muttered under her breath.

"You're joining" Sun said, nudging her with her elbow.

But Nyssa gasped suddenly.

Crap. Why does she feel the urge to pee right now?!

She turned to Sun, but the girl was too distracted. Nyssa tapped her quickly and Sun turned to her.

"Oh, what?"

"I really need to pee. Is there a bathroom nearby?" Nyssa asked, shifting her weight and squeezing her thighs together.

"You need to pee?" Sun blinked, surprised.

Nyssa nodded quickly, her face tense.

"Alright, go upstairs. The guest room should be up there."

Without wasting another second, Nyssa stood. She could feel lustful gazes on her...the kind that lingered too long.

She ignored them, weaving her way through the students and heading for the stairs.

Each step she took was worse, the pressure was building slowly and slowly.

Oh God. It's coming out. Hold it Nyssa!! Please!!!

Behind her, Nyomi was watching. She raised an eyebrow, clearly wondering where she was sneaking off to.

Nyssa kept going, climbing the stairs.

Later, she was upstairs, now walking down the hall, checking every door she passed. She expected one to say Guest Room, but none of them were labeled.

Her heart raced as her bladder throbbed.

She grabbed a doorknob, turned it, and slipped inside before closing the door.

She's not even sure it's the guest room...but who cares?

She just really needs to pee!!

She saw a smaller door across the room which looked like a bathroom.

Without hesitation, Nyssa bolted toward it, kicked it open and dashed in. The bathroom door clicked shut behind her.

No time to take in how pretty it was. She flipped the toilet lid up.

Outside...

Tavian stepped out of the music room, a towel slung low around his waist and his upper body was bare.

His abs, sharp lines of muscle, and strong chest were on full display.

The outline of his bulge pressed faintly against the towel.

He got hard too easily.

Only Heath's room stood between his room and the music room.

He walked to his door and pushed it open, closing it behind him with a nudge of his foot.

The air felt off.

Something faint lingered...some kind of scent that didn't belong to him. His brows pulled together as he sniffed once, just to be sure.

But he ignored that and he headed toward his bathroom to freshen up first 

He stopped in front of the door and gripped the doorknob.