Chapter 2: The Leila, The Lies and The Love Rat!
Hannah awoke the next morning, and it took her several minutes to work out the numbers on the clock. 10.30am. Hannah leapt out of bed faster than a tiger pursueing it's prey. THE PARTY! She thought to herself, pulling on the nearest top, clearly in a blind panic.
H: TXT: Sarah ring me asap!
After shoving on a pair of joggy bottoms and a white T-shirt, Hannah darted to the bathroom.
H: RHYS!
R: (Shouting through door) Sorry Han, too slow!
H: I have to go now, the party is tonight and I still need to..
R: Did you say something Han?
J: Can you two be quiet, Im practising my guitar with Cara.
H: Shut it you.
Several minutes later, Rhys flounced out of the bathroom, sporting a smug look. Hannah pushed past him muttering furiously under her breath. 11.00am, Hannah noticed as she rushed towards the SU bar.
SA: PHONE: Hey Han, what's up? Why the urgent text?
H: PHONE: Sarah I need a big favour! I need you to pick the food up for Il gnosh for the party, Im running late.
SA: PHONE: Yeah course I will, Hey last night right, was the best night...
H: PHONE: Thanks Sarah, Ill be in the SU bar.
Hannah hung up. She began putting the decorations up, she wanted tonight to be perfect. 30 minutes later, Sarah appeared with 4 trays of food, and following closely behind her was Gilly.
SA: Hey, here you go Han.
H: Cheers Sarah, I really appreciate it.
G: Alright Han? Come on then, where's these leaflets you want me to hand out?
H: Over there on the table. Mind the glasses though.
G: No probs Han.
H: Sarah you couldn't put the rest of those decorations up could you, Ive just gotta give Kris a visit and the student radio station.
SA: You want me to put those up, dressed like this?
Hannah hadn;t noticed Sarah clothes, but glancing at her Hannah could see Sarah was going to a lot of effort to look good these days. She was wearing a short blue dress, with a black gurdle around her waist, complete with a pair of black heels and a large beady necklace. Her hair was straight but roughed up to give her that "just got out of bed" look. She looked stunning, Hannah thought. After 10 strenuous minutes of persuading Sarah to put them up, in which Sarah managed to huff and puff about 30 times before Hannah had won her over, Hannah finally made her way to the student radio station. She knocked on the door.
K: Come in.
H: Hey! Just came to see if you'd put that announcement out yet? For the party?
K: Yep all done and dusted, so this party just for the first years then?
H: Yeah, I mean Sarah and Nancy are coming along but just to help out.
K: And what about my invitation then?
H: Well yeah you can come, but only if you help out!
K: Great, I'll put my best pair of stilletos on eh?
Hannah and Kris both laughed.
Finally! Hannah thought as the clocked reached 7.00pm. Hannah had decided to wear a strapless white top, with a short puffy skirt, black, and silver shoes with open toes. Her dangly ear rings really set the outfit off, she thought as she inspected herself in the toilets. Students arrived in their dozens, all eager to party the night away. Hannah stood up and scowered the room for Nancy or Sarah. No, not here! Hannah thought sighing. Not even Kris had shown up! She took to the microphone.
H: Hiya, Im Hannah Ashworth, also known as HCC's entertainment officer. Ok so this is for all first years at university, help yourself to drinks and snacks over by the far end of the tables and if you need anything just come and find me.
Hannah turned the music up, as the students began drinking, partying and socialising. Sarah turned up soon after, wearing the shortest mini dress Hannah had ever seen! And with the hunkiest guy Hannah had seen in a long time!
SA: Hiya! (grinning)
H: Hey! Thought you weren't coming!
SA: And miss this fantastic party? As if!
H: Ahh who's this then?
SA: Oh, Dan this is Hannah, Hannah this is Dan
H: Ah the same Dan you said wouldn't leave you alone:
SA: What! (confused)
H

Grinning)
SA: Oi you, cheeky cow!
H: Nah im only joking, i've heard all about you Dan
D: Oh yeah (smiling)
Both girls laughed.
H:Nice to meet you Dan.
D: Likewise Hannah.
Sarah and Dan disappeared through the crowds to the drinks table whilst Hannah was approached by a wacky looking Leila.
L: HIIII! Great party!
H: Thanks (eyeing up Leila's crazy mismatched outfit)
L: Im so nervous about uni, what if I dont make any friends?
H: Don't worry you will!
L: I best keep the alcohol to a minimum too, gives me nightmares
H: Ah right (awkwardely)
L: Yeah... for some reason whenever I drink champaign I have nightmares about kangaroos, with no ears.
H: Kangaroos (bewildered)
L: Yeah and the worst bit, they all start chanting my name! "LEILA, LEILA, LEILA" all night long, bleeding things won;t shut up!
H: Right (warily) well I'm just off to see how the rest are getting on, help yourself to some food.
Hannah quickly raced off, in fear that Leila would continue her rant about earless kangaroos. How Bizarre, Hannah thought. As the hours wore on, Hannah noticed Sarah becoming increasingly drunk, and having to be held up by Dan, who looked simply flawless in his tight muscle showing black top and dark low jeans. She knows how to pick them, Hannah thought. By now Kris had shown up and was getting numerous stares from the new students, which seemed to only make him more merry. Nancy on the other hand had completely blown Hannah off, which she wasn't too happy about.
H: You're loving this attention thing aren't you?
K: What can I say, If you've got it, why not flaunt it?
He cheekily slapped Hannah on the bum before disappearing into the dozens of drunk students. Hannah decided to take a breather and went outside.
D: Hey Hannah
H: Dan! Nearly died!
D: (Laughing) sorry didn't mean to scare you.
H: It's fine, Sarah seems to be having a good time eh?
D: Yeah she's a wild one alright.
Dan moved closer to Hannah, and she could smell his strong masculine body close to hers. She shifted awkwardely away but he only seemed to move closer.
D: You look really pretty.
H: Thanks, not so bad yourself.
D: (Moving closer)
H: Maybe we better go back inside...
D: Is that what you want?
H: Yes (Hannah makes for the door)
D: (Grabbing Hannah) Come on Hannah, don't be like that.
H: DAN! What are you doing...
12am. Hannah was shaking from head to toe as she stumbled into her house. What was all that about? What was Dan playing at? What if those students hadn't have come outside for a cigarette? Would he have let her go? He was dangerous, Hannah knew that.
But just how dangerous he actually was, Hannah was yet to find out. She had no idea, that over the next few months, her life would change forever....
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