"So what made you want to come?" Jake asked me as him, Carter and Blossom got into my car.
I called them up after I was done talking with Lacy and offered them a ride to the party since I was going anyway.
"Um... just a girl from Algebra" I smirked.
All was silent for a few moments.
Then Blossom spoke.
"Lilleth.. what about Ta-"
I cut her short when I put my hand up.
"I don't want to talk about that anymore, Blossom... I'm sorry, I've just wasted enough energy on the subject"
"Okay" she responded.
"Soo.." Jake broke the silence. "Whose the lucky girl?" He asked with a smile.
I smirked. "Her name is Lacy"
"Lacy Greene?" Carter asked, shockingly.
I nodded as I chuckled.
"Dude she is one of the hottest girls in that grade... I didn't know she likes girls" Carter exclaimed.
I laughed "me niether"
I shut off the engine as we arrived at Austins Party Of The Year.
Holy shit.. there is a lot of people here...
We all got out and started heading towards the door.
The party probably started a couple hours ago and there were already like 4 dudes throwing up.
What is the big deal about partys? it's just an excuse for people to make an ass out of themselves...
Then I saw the alcohol..
Nevermind...
I stood in front of the guy who was monitering the keg.
He saw me approach and immediately grabbed a cup.
"One beer coming up" he said.
As he was getting my beer I looked around to find Lacy. She said she would be by the kitchen sink.
I caught her talking to one of her friends and my mouth dropped. She had super short denim shorts on and a revealing black tank top on.
God, she was fucking tan..
I looked at her hands and found no drink.
"Hey, can you make that two?" I asked the guy.
"Sure thing"
After I had both drinks, I made my way to the now alone Lacy.
"Hey, I got you a drink" I greeted her, handing her the beer.
"Hey! Oh my god. I didn't even know you were here. I just got here" she said.
"Me too. About 5 minutes ago" I responded.
She giggled a cute laugh and I couldn't help but laugh along.
"So what changed your mind?" She asked me, smiling.
"About what?" I asked.
"Coming"
"Oh.. uh.." I trailed off.
I didn't know what to say. I couldn't tell her the real reason.
"Was it me?" She asked, cutely. Biting her lip in the process.
I smiled.
Man.. she really is cute.
"Maybe.." I said mysteriously.
She giggled, grabbing my cup.
"I'm gonna go refill your drink" she said leaving me to my thoughts..
(Yeah I downed my drink in 10 seconds.. so what?)
Am I really doing this?..
What about Taylor?..
Damn it... no, Lilleth...
She's doesn't care remember?..
She's with her husband right now..
Probably fucking him...
"Are you okay?"
I came back to reality as Lacy handed me my drink.
"Huh?... oh yeah. I'm fine" I say, downing half the cup in one gulp.
She starting laughing. "Whoa there"
I laughed in return. "What are you laughing at Lightweight?" I joked.
She quirked her eyebrow up at me. "Is that a challenge?" She smiled.
I shrugged, smirking..
She smiled, before downing the rest of her cup.
I laughed, a little shocked.
Guess she can hold her alcohol..
"Okay. I was wrong about you" I said.
"I never back down from a challenge" she replied in a beyond sexy manner.
"So tell me, Lilleth. Do you have a girlfriend?"...
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An hour later, Lacy was on her fourth drink and I was on my 3rd.
Which was gonna be my limit. I knew I was gonna be the designated driver when the gang was ready to go.
I looked around to see Carter had already found a guy to suck face with and Jake had a found a girl to dirty dance with.
Blossom was playing guitar hero with a group of people.
"So, Lilleth... Do you wanna go talk somewhere else a little more quiet?" Lacy asked me, slurring her words a bit.
I smiled. "Yeah.. let's do it"
We made our way to the backyard of Austins house. A really beautiful sight actually. There was a small pond with different colored lights in it and small fish wandering around.
We sat down on the grass, getting comfortable.
"That's better" Lacy sighed.
She moved her hand to rest on my thigh which caused my heart rate to pick up.
I knew what was coming.
"You know, Lilleth.. I've been dying to kiss you all night" Lacy slurred.
Man.. she is drunk as a skunk..
She started leaning towards me as did I.
Her nose was touching mine when I stopped.
She pulled back. "What's wrong?" She asked.
I sighed.
God.. Lilleth.. this hot girl wants you.. what are you doing!
Just as I was about to say fuck it and lay one on her, my phone started to ring.
I hit the green phone icon without looking at the caller ID.
"Hello?" I asked.
"Lilly. I need your help... Lance kicked me out and I'm on the street.."
It was Taylor.. she was sobbing..
"I'm sorry.. I didn't know... who else to... call" she said between sobs.
"Where are you?"
"I'm outside of a Greenwoods hotel on Lakewood St. in Columbus" I could barely hear her over her crying but I understood.
"Wait there, be careful. Ill be there 40" I ended the call and looked at Lacy.
"Is everything all right?" She asked.
"I'm so sorry, Lacy. I have to go.. it's an emergency" I said as I stood up, helping her up.
"It's okay. I understand. But are you sure you can drive?"
"Yeah. I'm sober now" I replied.
"Okay. Be safe, okay?" She said.
"Okay. You too" I responded.
I ran around the house to my car, dialing Blossom's number.
"Hey, what's up, Lil? Where are you?" Blossom answered.
"Hey. An emergency came up. Is there any way you can call a cab for you and the guys?" I responded quickly.
"Yeah, yeah. Is everything all right?" She asked concerned.
"Everythings fine. Ill explain later. I love you guys"
"We love you too. Bye"
I hung up the phone and started heading towards Columbus in worry.
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I quickly jerked the car into a parking spot, getting out and searching for Tay.
The hotel was pretty big and I couldn't spot her..
My heart was pounding hard. I was getting ready to drive to her house and kick Lance's ass if he hurt her.
I spotted her the same time she spotted me.
We both starting running towards each other without thought. As soon as we made it to each other, we pulled each other into a hug.
I pulled away, looking at her face.
"Taylor, are you all right?" I asked, hearing my voice crack.
She started crying. "I'm okay.. he didn't lay a hand on me" she assured me.
I sighed in relief.
I was preparing to go to jail tonight, if he had.
"What happened?" I asked, stroking her cheek.
An hour ago I was mad at her, swearing I would never talk to her again.
But when she called me, and I heard her crying, asking me for help..
All of my anger vanished and turned into worry.
God.. im so whipped...
"Lance started on me as soon as I got home. He wouldn't stop asking who it was. Who I was cheating with. I told him he needed to let it go and he wouldn't and he was trying his best to make me feel guilty about cheating, which it was working but I called him a hyp-"
She paused her story and looked at me.
"Do you remember that day when I was upset and you knew something was up when I started breaking down?"
I nodded.
"Well, a week prior I had gone to Lance's office to surprise him with lunch and I found him fucking his assistant on his desk"
I raised my eyebrows in surprise.
"So I brought that up to Lance and he kept saying I just did this to get back at him and he kept getting angrier and angrier.. so when he wouldn't let it go. I told him it was a female student"
Holy shit...
"And that's when he said he was going to file for divorce and he was giving me a few hours to pack my things and go.. and here we are" she finished.
I took a deep breath, letting everything set in.
I pulled her back into a hug, rubbing her back.
"It's going to be okay" I assured her.
"I'm sorry I called. I was panicking and without thinking, I called you" she apologized.
I pulled back, holding her face.
"Taylor. Do not apologize. I'm glad you called me. I want you to call me if you are ever in trouble, no matter how big or small the situation is, call me" I said, looking into her eyes.
She nodded, smiling as tears streamed down her face.
"Come on" I said as I wrapped my arm around her neck, walking us towards my car.
"Where are we going?" She asked.
"You're gonna stay with me tonight"
She stopped walking.
"No, Lily. I can't do that to you. I can afford a motel"
"Taylor. You're staying. Plus, my mom is out of town. She's on a business trip in Seattle. She won't be home until the week after the next"
"Why are you doing this for me?" She asked.
"Because" I responded.
She smiled which made me do the same.
"Come on. Let's go" I said to her.
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"Wow. This is a nice place" Taylor exclaimed.
"Thanks.. it does the trick" I responded.
"Do you want a drink?" I ask her.
"Sure"
"What do you want?"
"Something strong" she responded.
I chuckled.
Thank God we had liquor in stock, cause I needed one too.
As I sat down and handed Taylor her drink, she spoke.
"I'm sorry, Lily" she apologized.
"Don't worry about it, Tay. I would rather have you here rather than a motel"
"Not just about that. I'm sorry about everything" she said as she looked into my eyes.
And I knew was she meant.
"It's okay, Taylor. I am too"
"Lily. If I wasn't your teacher, I wouldn't think twice about being with you"
I started to feel myself tear up.
"I know" I whispered.
After a few moments of silence she asked "So why are you all dressed up?"
I looked down at my beige skinny jeans and light blue button up shirt.
"Oh um. There was a party tonight" I responded.
"Oh yeah? Did you have fun?"
"I had an okay time" I replied.
She nodded. "Did you go with anyone?"
"Just my friends"
"Oh that's cool" she said, smiling.
"Yeah... I actually met up with a girl from my Algerbra class"
She stopped drinking and looked at me.
"What's her name?"
"Lacy" I responded.
"So what happened?" She asked nonchalantly.
"Well nothing.. I mean she almost kissed me, but then you called and I left right away" I responded, gauging her reaction.
She stared at me for a few moments. I couldn't tell what she was thinking. She had a good poker face.
"Good for you" she said, congratulating me, but it didn't seem sincere.
"Taylor" I said as I put my hand on hers.
"I'm tired, um.. I think I'm gonna go to bed" she said quickly.
I sighed. "Okay. Well you can take the bed, I'll take the couch"
"Lilleth, I'm not taking your bed. You're letting me stay here. I'll take the couch" she said.
"Taylor. You're taking the bed, okay?"
She sighed in defeat, knowing I wasn't gonna back down.
"Okay"
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"Okay, you got everything?" I asked her as she got under the covers.
"Yep"
"Alright. I'll be right out there if you need me. Don't be afraid to ask for anything" I told her.
She smiled "I won't"
I turned to go to the living room but I felt a hand grab my arm.
"Stay... please" she asked me in the most innocent way possible.
I didn't think twice.
"Okay"
I kicked my shoes off and got under the covers. She settled next to me, laying her head in the crook of my neck.
And we drifted of to sleep.. together...