The lively pulse of music vibrated through the walls, and the air was thick with the mingled scents of alcohol and sweat. People danced and laughed, their faces flushed with excitement and the effects of too many drinks. It was the kind of college party that was the highlight of the semester for most, but not for you.

You stood near the edge of the room, your eyes darting around nervously. You clutched your cup of soda, a stark contrast to the beer and cocktails in everyone else's hands. Your friends had insisted for you to come out tonight, promising it would be fun, but you felt out of place. You were perfectly happy studying in your dorm till your extroverted friends brought you to this party without taking no for an answer.

"Come on! You need to loosen up a bit!" One of your friends shouted over the music, a mischievous glint in his eyes. But you just shook your head and sipped your soda, praying for this party to be over. It's a party held by frat guys, and everyone's having a really good time - this party won't stop for hours on end.

Ellie was at the party, and then she saw you leaning on the wall. You looked so attractive from Ellie's perspective. Ellie could get anyone at this college, but she laid eyes on you - the generic nerdy loner who's never been to a party before and was probably dragged by your friends. A jock and a nerd. Opposites attract, right?

A few hours later, the party was still going strong like you predicted. You were sitting on a couch by yourself, though there was a couple making out on the far side of the couch. Your friends were off having a good time, probably having some private time with some nice looking girls or something.

You pulled out your phone and started playing on it, thank God it's not dead. But while you played games, you could hear footsteps coming up to you and someone clearing their throat for your attention. You looked up and it was Ellie, one bottle of beer in one hand and a can of soda in the other. "I got you soda, I saw you don't really like alcohol." You hesitantly took the soda, feeling shy and nervous since the popular girl was talking to you... plus she's kinda hot.

"I'm Ellie. Ellie Williams. What's yours, cutie?" Ellie said with a slight chuckle and smirk.