When we reached this so called ‘party-of-the year’ I could feel the vibrations and the music blasting in my ears. I immediately recognized it. It was Party Rock Anthem by LAMFAO. I approved the choice of music and started humming the tune.
We went up the steps of the white giant house to reveal a very crowded living room, with sweaty teenagers smashing their bodies against each other. It was like entering a different world. The house was dimly lit. I could see the giant beach at the back side of the house.
People were dressed in beach clothes revealing their oh-so-gorgeous tan which instantly made me conscious of my dress and my pale skin. Gee thanks Tiffany for making me look so out of the place!
As we entered, a guy who looked completely wasted spoke, "Welcome to my humble abode. Oh hey Tiffany..ah I see you have guests. Gree-ee-aa-at. More the merrier”. He hugged Tiffany and gave her a peck on the cheek.
Ooo.. Someone’s getting cozy..
I wonder how many drinks he has had because the way his body is swinging and his legs are shaking, I think he’s going to throw up.
“Guys, this is Blake.” Oh so he was the host. He was a tall guy with dirty blond hair and brown colored eyes. His face was almost covered with freckles. He was wearing a loose Nike Tee and some shorts.
We all bid are hi’s and hellos. No one among us tried to strike any conversation. I shifted the weight of my body from my left leg to the right one, waiting for him continue.
“Hmm yeah.So over there is the drinks and stuff, anything you want to eat “. He pointed towards a room in the corner- I suppose a kitchen "and at the back is beach. Call me if you need anything or if you girls decide to go skinny dipping”, he said with a wink. We chuckled.
“Gee Blake. Thanks for the being such a perv in front of my besties. You are clearly drunk right now. I’ll formally introduce you later. Now shuu.", Tiff said, motioning with her hands.
I liked the warm feeling when she said besties. It gave me a feel like yes, I belong some where. Like there is someone who cares about me. Someone who loves me. Someone who will be there when I am in need.
I tugged at the pocket of my dress as we made our way through the room dancing our way. I felt awkward dancing in public but anyway I moved my body lightly. I was never a great dancer. So I just did some basic steps. Playing safe.
Fiona and Ella started commenting on other girls in the party.
“Look. Ew, how can she wear pink shorts with neon green tee. She is looking hideous. I mean come on..."Fiona said, disgust evident on her face.
"Yeah! And look at her shoes. Ridiculous! Is she living under a cave? Those are so outdated.." Ella piped in." Omg!! And look at that silver necklace. It looks so expensive and pretty.."
I could just nod in reply. Plus, I already had that type of necklace. Perks of having rich parents. Anyway, I should gift one to Ella on her birthday, which by the way is coming soon. I smiled. Yes, definitely.
“Alrighty! I am gonna get some drinks, you guys want something?" Tiffany yelled over the music.
"Wine." Fiona yelled back enthusiastically. God my head hurts. Someone is full of energy. "But first I need to find Shane! He told me he will be here too. Where is he?" And the whining begins.
"Beer." Ella muffled. Tiffany gave me a questioning glance.
"I will have coke." I squeaked, probably speaking for the first time in the party. These parties aren't my thing anyway. I would prefer playing Age of Empire. Period.
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An hour later I found myself sitting on a table which was moved out of the living room to make more room for dancing. Bliss, I thought sipping on my fifth can of soft-drink. Just great! I came here, to the BEST party, just to lone on a table when I don't even know where the fuck my friends are! Joy. Note the sarcasm guys. Oh you already noted it. Good.
I called Tiffany for the umpteenth time, but like earlier she didn't pick up. Same goes for Fiona and Ella. Ugh. Last time I saw them, Tiff was talking to some random friend of her's, Fiona was, of course, stuck to Shane and Ella, well I didn’t notice her anywhere around. But anyway, they will have a quite hearing once I spot them.
Turning my eyes into slits, I scanned the huge mass of drunk people around me. Warm hope rose inside me when I spotted a girl who was Tiffany’s friend and had been to the Indian diner with us. She must be knowing where Tiffany is. What was her name by the way..Rebecca or or.. L..was it Lizzie?
I jumped up from them table and made my way towards her. I poked her from the back. She was with a friend of her’s whom I didn't recognize.
She ouched and snapped at me "What?", and then realization hit her face. “Hey! What are you doing here..umm..Stacy, right?" She asked faking a big smile. I nodded.
"Bored, that’s what I’m doing here." I said without thinking but I continued with my rant. "Hey by any chance do you know where Tiffany, Ella or Fiona is?” I asked, giving her a puppy-dog look. Yes, I was really making an effort. God, I just want to go to my room and read some book or something. Anything, but this.
Her face flashed anger at the mention of Fiona’s name and she bitterly answered "No" and turned back without even bothering to bid a bye.
Okay? Maybe she has something against Fiona but come on I needed help. I stomped my way back to my kingdom, yes the table, only to find that it had been conquered, or rather I should say, turned into a bed by a couple who were making out on it. I decided not to disturb them and started to find the way out. I decided to go to the beach. I hope it won’t be that crowded.
In my train of thoughts I walked into a person or rather two who were making out. Yuk? Talk about clumsiness. I muttered a sorry to the couple and decided to head out. But the girl interrupted with a shriek -
“You jealous bitch!" God. Please no more drama. “You just want my draky-boo..yea?" She slurred. She was heavily drunk.
I raised my brow at her and asked in sassy tone" Excuse me!"
The girl was about to speak but the guy or whatever 'draky-boo' stopped her “Alex, back off. Chill.”
I appreciated his effort, so I mouthed a 'thank-you' and walked towards the beach.
As I was about to reach the back gate I saw another familiar face. He was the bathroom guy. We made an eye contact and he started coming in my direction. He was wearing some loose beach shirt and a pair of trunks and had written horror on face. I wondered why.
"Hey, I know...I know you." Of course he does.
"Oh, nice to hear, dear!" I said rolling my eyes. "Hey Do you know where Tiffany is?"
"Who? Tis-Tisani-i? N-No.." I double checked him again. He was the footy guy only. Huh. Strange.
Oh shit. He was completely drunk. He eyes were blood shot red. His breath smelled of alcohol and he was stammering too. I gulped.
" No one, hehe, so I will see you later..bye" I said, walking away, as fast as I could. I don't want to mess with someone who is probably drunk and that too a person who didn’t entertain my presence. I already had enough problems piled up.
As I made my way out, towards the beach I could sense someone following me. Blood drained out of my face and my throat became dry. Shit. It was him only. I fastened my steps. He imitated me. I tried to walk faster but the sand prevented me to do so. Crap. I turned slightly to look at him. He looked pretty harmless so I turned towards him.
“What to you want?" I screeched putting up a brave face.
He started rambling. I didn't find anything coherent. Nothing made sense.
With wide eyes he said- " look You are Stacy right? " to which I nodded.
“Look I remember you." to which I hmmd.
“They are gonna kill everyone- each one on us!" He shrieked.
“I will saveee you. I will-will prrootecct this wworldd!” His voice slurred.
"I am a hero! I need to stttoppp him!" He continued bragging.
I cracked a smile knowing very well the effect of alcohol. “Who is gonna kill us?” I decided to play along. I am not always a sore sport.
He scratched his head mumbling to himself and after what felt like eternity he replied, “I am telling you , please don't tell anyone else"
"Hmm."
"Vampires. They are real." He said in a low voice.
“Oh.." Not knowing what to reply. I mean really.He could have come up with someone one manly and funny but..just saying.
“Eddie told me about this." He said smiling proudly to himself.
"Hmm..Who Eddie?" I asked meekly.
"Are you kidding me? Eddie. Edward Cullen..Duh! He is my friend! You don’t know him!!! What a shame-real shame." He gave me a disappointed look. He looked a lot fresh now.
Wait, was he talking about Twilight. I shuddered. Gross. I never expected a guy to be Twilight's fan. It just seems so..you know. But who am I to judge. There was a time when I 'was' a Twilight Fan too. Old naive days.
“My bad. But why is Eddie helping you? He is a vampire too? Right?" This was all I could say. Boasting about the little knowledge I have. Teehee.
“Because ...yeah,.. I don't know...okay? ..Maybe ... He is a good man..I guess..yea..so..come with me Sta..and don't make noise!!" He snatched my hand and I started stumbling with him. People nearby us didn't even bother to give us a glance. Great impression Florida people. Just great.
“Heyyyyy! Brooo, stopppp!!!" I screeched.
“We don't have time sis.” He said mocking the word ' sis' .
"Look , I am a hero. I am no one's bro or anything. So don't you try to relate with me. It won’t help you."
“Ok superhero." I said rolling my eyes. I managed to take out my phone and decided to dial the girls again. “So, what’s your name? " I asked trying to strike a conversation and I had been wondering that earlier so..
“Told you not to get personal with me, I WONT GIVE YOU EXTRA HELP..I am a hero...I wont be biased with you and hey, give me your phone.. Don't tell anybody our secret!" He tried to snatch my phone, but I moved my hands at the back, dodging him.
“Okay! Just let me go already!" I snapped feeling really bored.
“What? I am trying to save you from vamps and now you will leave me alone?" He said angrily.
Shit! He’s drunk and angry and doesn’t like me at all. God, I gotta get out of here, fast!
“Ok! Ok! I am here." I didn't have anything else to do. As expected, Tiff didn't pick up the call. I left them a message that I was on the beach with some random person, all because I didn’t know his name!
He squealed with delight. Meh, I stood there awkwardly tapping buttons on my phone. Cold wind. Hot sand. Soothing voice of birds and waves. Blissful.
"Hey, play some music." he said wiggling his brows. And here my happy-time ends.
"Sure!" Anything to escape from the awkwardness!
I tapped some buttons and Eminem’s Not Afraid started blasting through my phone.
We both started singing the song. I started tapping my feet to ground and my hands over the bonnet of a car which was strangely parked on the shore.
I’m not afraid, I’m not afraid
To take a stand, to take a stand
Everybody, everybody
Come take my hand, come take my hand
We’ll walk this road together through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just lettin’ you know that you’re not alone
Hola if you feel like you’ve been down the same road, same road.
We were starting to have fun until he said-
" hahahha...please stop..my ears are bleeding..Your voice..haha..Eminem will die of heart attack...It’s worse than a toad's voice." I narrowed my eyes at him. My voice was a sensitive topic for me. He continued easily ignoring my glare. “By the way my name is Sebastian. I didn't catch yours?"
I gritted my teeth and super rolled my eyes. Is he fucking kidding me? I mean how anyone could be so lame? Just a few minutes before he was chanting Stacy-Stacy-Stacy and now he doesn’t know my name!Dumbass!
"I am going inside to find my friends, you stay here, you will be safe!"
"Nooooo."
“What no?"
"Please don’t go." He slipped his hands around my waist. His breath was tickling my skin. I tried to move but my back was glued to the car and on the front was this idiot Sebastian. I shoved a punch in his stomach and yelled “Go away pervert!”
He smirked in my direction and mumbled “You shouldn’t be trying to ditch me, you know. I am your saviour. And, I remember you didn’t cheer for my team and I still remember the deal. You don’t wanna get on my bad books, right?” He said, looking sleepy and dangerous at the same time, and then in an instant he puked all over my dress.
My eyes widened and I stepped back. My eyes flared with anger and I shoved more punches and this time pulled his hair too. And the fact that made me angrier was none of it was affecting him. He just stood there smiling like an idiot and then he passed out.
Just then I saw Tiff coming towards our direction, her eyes shone with concern.
"What happened?" She barked.
“Geez, chill Tiff. It’s no big deal." I said trying to soothe her.
“What happened to Seb here? So, this is that random person?” She asked.
“Yeah. Umm.. Tiff by the way, who is he? I mean he was there at Jason’s house too that day..”
“Oh yeah. I forgot to mention about him. He’s Jason’s brother. He’s a friend, but not a very close one.”
“Ohk.” I mumbled.
Tiffany’s phone started ringing and she started talking to someone.
My hands were already hurting due to holding that idiot. Thank God, half of his weight was supported by the car, otherwise..
"Omg , shit shit! Everything is going wrong. Look Stace, we have to head out..like Right now..COPS ARE HERE..Ella and Fiona are already in the car on the other side of the house. Let’s get out fast!!" Tiffany said panicking.
"Okay. Let’s go" My eyes widened a little. Cops?
"Stacyyyy!!" Tiff screamed. I gave her a questioning glance. "We have to take Seb too.."
"No..please no..no way!" This was my instant reply.
"Stacy, fast. Help me in picking him up. Jason will kill me if I don't take him back."
"Fine.'' I grumbled.
We took him to the car. It was one hell of a walk. He was not a very muscular kind of, but his bone weight was more than the average. Plus he wasn't a help too.
We dropped Sebastian at his place and then finally reached Tiffany’s house.
I ran up to our room and immediately changed out of the puke covered dress. What is it with people puking and me?
Quickly, I brushed my teeth and then charged upon my bed, without even bothering to switch on the AC, not bothering to eat, not bothering to tell my friends about my bucket list idea, not bothering to rant about leaving me alone and not bothering to express how much I loved the party and a certain someone, Sebastian. Note the heavy sarcasm!
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