I groaned, rolling over and pulling my comforter tighter around my body as I heard my alarm going off. Why did I think getting up so early was going to be a good thing? Oh right, there's a party to plan today. With a roll of my eyes, I got up out of my warm covers and headed for the bathroom. Before I could reach the door though, I bumped into a set of abs roughly. As I looked up to see Cody smirking at me, a blush grew.
"H-hi. Um-" I was interrupted as Cody slammed his lips against mine, shocking me. He pulled away with a frown, and before he could turn around I threaded my fingers through his hair and attached my lips back onto his. As he deepened the kiss, his hands went to my waist, squeezing painfully. I was sure there'd be a bruise left behind but as he pulled away and placed kisses across my neck, I realized that I really didn't care.
"Cody." I moaned, pulling away with a bright blush. I took large inhales of breath.
"God, that's so sexy when you moan my name." Cody whispered in my ear. He started trailing his hand up the inside of my thigh, getting into dangerous territory.
"But I bet I can have you screaming my name within seconds." He said, grabbing onto my thigh. I let my head fall back onto the wall.
"Cody, please-"
"Honey, I'm home!" James' voice shoots through the room and without thinking clearly, I push Cody away with force, causing him to stumble and I run into the bathroom slamming the door behind me. As I lean against the door, I can't help but to think.. What am I doing?! My relationship with Cody has gotten too complicated.
*
"James! I want doughnuts!" I whined, pouting.
"Oh shut up! Cody will get you some!" James glared at me, annoyed. I tried not to grin, James was funny when he was annoyed, especially by me. For the last five minutes I've been trying to get James to go get me doughnuts, but he's not budging. Cody mentioned that he'd go get some if I went with him, but being alone with him was the last thing I wanted. Feeling defeated, I pulled out my cell. I prayed that the person was home and willing to drive me to get doughnuts.
"Yo, yo, yiggity yo!" I pulled a face as I heard Kayla's voice on the phone.
"Oh my god, you're weird."
"But we're all a little weird sometimes, that's why you love me." I could tell she was probably grinning.
"Yeah, yeah. Listen, do you think you could come pick me up? I want doughnuts and James is being a jerk face." I heard her laughing briefly before shouting at someone.
"Don't you have Cody?" She teased.
"I don't want to talk about that." I mumbled, although I knew when she'd see me next, I'd have to talk about it. Thinking about Cody caused a blush to taint my cheeks and I tried not to think about how Cody was sitting not far from me.
"Okay, well Mark said he'd drive us for doughnuts, if that's okay?" Thinking about Mark caused a huge smile to come to my face.
"Yeah! I haven't seen him in ages!" She laughed.
"Okay, we'll be there soon." With a smile, I hung up and turned to James. He gave me a weird look.
"Should I be worried?" I continued to grin before running to the couch and jumping up and down wildly.
"No, it's just that Kayla and Mark are coming to get me!"
"Ah, this isn't good." James frowned.
"Is this Mark kid bad or something?" Cody asked, a grin of amusement on his face from watching me.
"No, of course not! He's super, duper amazing!" I hopped off the couch.
"This is why he's bad for her. She gets way too hyper when she's with him. God help us." James said.
"You're being unfair! I haven't seen him in such a long time!"
"Tried to keep you guys away, but my plan failed." James said, trying to act extremely sad but I knew that secretly he was glad I had someone like Mark who also acted like an older brother to me. Mark was always there for me and protected me just as much as James does. He was there when things got ugly between me and Derek and James was very thankful for that.
"So how do you know this dude?" I was about to answer Cody when the door opened. As Mark came into view, I squealed and launched myself into his arms. He laughed as his arms encircled my waist.
"Did you miss me, sweet cheeks?" I giggled as he put me down.
"Duh! I haven't seen you for forever, were you avoiding me?" I asked with a frown.
"No, you know it was all your brother." He said, looking over at James, who put his hands up in surrender.
"You caught me. You know Clarissa's just too much to handle with you." Mark smiled and slung an arm around my shoulder.
"We're two peas in a pod, ain't that right?" I laughed and nodded.
"Are we going or what?" Kayla asked, stepping into the room.
"Oh, forgot you were out there, sis." Mark said, smirking at Kayla. She rolled her eyes.
"I don't get you two. He sucks! If you actually had him as a brother, you'd get real sick of him." She grumbled. I just grinned.
"No way. I could never get sick of Markypoo." I said, ruffling his hair. He pouted.
"I'll get you back for that." In a flash, I tried to run away but I didn't even make it a step before Mark had grabbed my waist and slung me over his shoulder.
"James! As my brother you're supposed to help me in situations like this!" He just laughed at me.
"No can do. You're in Marks hands now." He smirked and as we left, slammed the door.
"Mark! Put me down." I whined, flailing my legs. He put me down as we got to his car. He laughed as he got into the drivers seat and I joined Kayla in the back.
"That was great! Did you see Cody?!" I groaned.
"Kayla, you talk about Cody far too much."
"She's right though, he was totally pissed." I looked at Mark in confusion.
"Okay, don't hate me-" Kayla started but then I had already figured it out.
"You told him?!" She winced.
"I just thought I should warn him in case Cody does something." I sighed.
"You're evil, you know that?" She grinned.
"Of course! So, what happened this morning?"
"Kayla, I don't-"
"You know I'll just ask Cody if you don't tell me." She sang.
"Fine! I left my room, barely was able to say hi to Cody before he had slammed his lips into mine, okay?!"
"Jeez, calm down sista. You guys made out again? This is great!"
"No it isn't! Ugh, he's making me confused." As Mark pulled up to the doughnut shop, he turned to me.
"From what Kayla says, it doesn't sound confusing. You like him, he likes you, you guys make out."
"He doesn't like me! I've said before, he's just using me to get out his sexual frustration." Before Mark could reply, I grabbed the twenty dollar bill he was handing out and got out of the car. Kayla silently followed me.
"So, what kinds do you want?" She asked. I could tell her mouth was watering at all the many different kinds.
"Let's take em all?" I joked.
"If only we wouldn't gain so much, I would." I nodded my head in agreement. After five minutes, we were able to pick and choose and soon we were back in Marks car.
"Don't kill me, but I have an idea!" Kayla spluttered out quickly as Mark left the doughnut shop and headed back to the house.
"Kayla-"
"I'm not saying you guys should make out, ew! Just instead of a kiss on the cheek, a kiss on the lips."
"What?-"
"You and Mark!" I gave her a weird look and as we got to a stoplight, Mark turned around and gave the same one to her.
"That would be a little too weird, and gross. No offense, sweet cheeks." Mark said, glancing at me quickly before looked back to the front.
"Like I said not making out or anything. It's not that gross! You guys aren't related or anything and even people who are related do quick pecs on the lips. Come on!"
"Kayla, why do you insist we keep pissing off Cody?"
"Because it's funny. And it's just more proof that he does like you. I swear, this isn't some sexual frustration or whatever. And it'd be nice to see you get a boyfriend, after everything. And I think deep down Cody could be a good boyfriend for you." I bit my lip.
"Okay, I'm in. Anything for a kiss." Mark said, smirking at me as he stopped the car in the driveway.
"Mark!" I kicked his seat.
"It's just a little peck, we can practice if you want." He wiggled his eyebrows at me.
"Ew, pervert!" Kayla said, getting out of the car. Me and Mark followed her.
"Hey, you should totally say something to make her blush. That'll make him even more mad." Kayla said. As Mark turned his eyes on me, I grew nervous. This was not going to go well. Mark grinned and slung his arm over my shoulders and I tried to relax.
"We're back with doughnuts!" Kayla announced, getting into the house first. As me and Mark stepped through, he put his mouth against my ear.
"I can't wait to hit that tight little hole of yours." He growled out, huskily. Before I knew it, my face was on fire. I can't believe he just said that! I wanted to smack him so bad but as my eyes went around the room and landed on Cody's, I froze at his glare. James came into the room and Mark nonchalantly let his arm slip from my shoulder. I was still trying to come to terms with what Mark said to me.
"Aves? Is there a reason your face looks like a tomato?" I ripped my eyes from Cody's angry glare and I knew Mark was purposely trying to meet my gaze, but I couldn't. I quickly grabbed the box of doughnuts that Kayla was holding and grabbed out a doughnut, stuffing it into my mouth so I wouldn't have to answer James.
"Okay, then. That's weird. What did you guys do to her? She's never quiet around you, Mark." He shrugged.
"I have no clue. Kayla, we gotta go." I couldn't even meet Kayla's eyes as she walked past me and headed for the door. And now Mark has to kiss me?! I finally let my gaze meet Marks and he seemed to grin at me in victory.
"Until next time, sweet cheeks." He did a little bow and as he came closer to me, my heart started to let out nervous beats. I swallowed roughly.
"Y-yeah." He leaned toward me and instinctively, my eyes closed. As Marks lips met mine, I was ready to forget about everything. Until.. His lips continued to stay connected to mine. What the hell?! I jumped as I felt his tongue at my lips, and not knowing what else to really do, I bit his lip maybe a little to rough, but it got him to pull away.
"Damn. You like it rough." My mouth dropped open and before I could say anything, he gave me a devils grin and left, shutting the door behind him.
"That was a little weird. Aves? Is there a reason he kissed you?" I looked at James, not daring to take a glance at Cody.
"I- I don't-" I stuttered and realizing I wouldn't be able to make any words, ran for my room. As my hand landed down on the handle, I felt arms wrap around my waist. Without having to look behind me, I knew it was Cody. He pulled me across the hallway and into his room, closing his door and staring at me.
"What the hell was that?" He growled out. I stared at him, a little shocked.
"I- I don't-"
"Stop! Stop fucking stuttering! Who the hell is that?!" I flinched.
"That's Kayla's brother." I muttered, staring at the floor. It didn't last long before I felt his rough fingertips at my chin, tilting my head up.
"So first it was the Italian guy, then Ian, and now Kayla's brother?" I blinked at him.
"It's not-"
"What? Not what it looks like? Is that what you are, huh? Some kind of whore?" By this point he had matched his lips to my ear, and the whole whispering thing was making him sound even angrier. I groaned internally, this was Kayla's fault!
"Cat got your tongue?" And suddenly I was the angry one. With a new found force, I pushed Cody away.
"That's not fair! You don't get to judge me! I've done nothing wrong! If anything, you're the whore." I spit out. Deep down, I felt a little guilty but I wasn't about to let that change my judgement. I clenched my fists as he smirked at me.
"You just want them all, don't you? Tonight's the party, maybe you'll get what you want." I felt a jolt at my heart and it kind of hurt so ignoring Cody, I opened his door and left, slamming it with a loud bang. I barely had time to notice James standing in the hallway before I made it to my room, closing it and locking the door. I sat down on my bed and sucked in a breath. I am better than that, I refuse to cry over this guy! Feeling determined, I decided to call Kayla.
*
A loud knock on my door had me pausing my iPod and calling for whoever it was to come in. As Kayla stepped through the door, I smiled. My smile didn't last long though when I spotted all the junk in grocery bags that Kayla was currently hauling into my room. After she finished bringing everything in, she shut my door and locked it, turning to me with a wide smirk.
"Time to get this party started!" I sighed.
"Kay, the party ain't going to be started until another few hours. I haven't even had lunch yet!"
"Well then let's go eat lunch." I gave her a weary look.
"Well, that's the thing.. I haven't left my room yet. Is, is Cody out there? Or James?" She gave me a funny look and I knew I'd have to tell her what happened.
"Oh god, what has Cody done now?" She sat on the edge of my bed and folded her hands onto her lap.
"He was so pissed, Kay. Worst plan ever! And I'm so going to kill Mark." I growled.
"Damn, what did he do?! Mark, I mean. What did he tell you? I don't think I've seen you blush that hard so quickly before. I'm almost afraid to ask." She muttered.
"Let's just say it was something about sex." Embarrassed, I looked away.
"Okay, ew. That's my frigging brother! Okay, so.."
"And Mark maybe went a little too much with the kiss." I brought my eyes back to hers and bit my lip.
"Oh no, he didn't like, make out with you. Right?"
"Um, sort of? Or tried to, I guess."
"Oh my god. I'm sorry, I'll be sure to yell at him tonight!" I shrugged.
"So, how bad was Cody? He didn't, like, hurt you or anything? Right?"
"No. He wouldn't.. He just yelled at me." I looked down at the floor, remembering the fierce look in his eyes when he called me a whore.
"Okay, something more happened. Just tell me."
"He called me a whore." I mumbled.
"That asswipe! I'm going to give him a piece of my mind." To my surprise, she actually meant it. She got up and went to my door.
"Kayla! No!" I grabbed her arm. She looked at me, and I could tell she was actually pretty angry.
"No? Are you serious? He called you-"
"I know. I was there." I replied dryly.
"I have a plan." I groaned.
"Kayla! Stop with the plans, they only go wrong."
"No! I'm going to make you look hot, that's what all these are for." She gestured at the bags laying on my floor.
"I'm going to make you look so hot, not only will all the guys want you, but Cody will see what he's missing." I shook my head at her grinning, it was a scary sight.
"Kay, I don't know-"
"You know it's no use to defy me. I'll strap you down if I have to."
"Fine! But can we have lunch, please?" She grinned.
"Sure, I'm starving!" I rolled my eyes as she unlocked my door and opened it, she just wants all my food. I followed her out into the kitchen, feeling relieved as I realized that Cody didn't seem to be home.
"Thank god you came over. I haven't seen Aves in years!" James said dramatically as he watched us enter the kitchen. He was currently stacking the refrigerator with alcohol.
"James, don't be silly. Where's all the food?! I'm hungry!" He rolled his eyes.
"Relax, I just switched all the food to the other fridge in the garage."
"Fine, let's go Kay." I pouted at James as we left the kitchen and went towards the door.
"Oh, I hope it's okay that I invited Mark!" Kayla shouted at James. He poked his head out into the living room.
"I don't know. I'm still not sure if he's suddenly into my sister, that's weird."
"He's not! He was just-" I stopped. I gave James an annoyed look and opened the door.
"Trust me, my brother is in no way into Lissy like that. He was just playing around." James seemed to be okay with that answer and went back to the kitchen. When we got to the garage, I punched in the numbers to open it.
"Cody's not here." Kayla mentioned.
"Whoopdido!" I replied sarcastically. I jumped up and down as the garage door opened.
"Food!" I pointed at the fridge and Kayla rolled her eyes, going over to it and grabbing some items. She always thinks I'm so weird for never stepping into the garage. Let's just say, I have a little fear of getting stuck in there. It actually happened when I first got here. Somehow the door had managed to come back down when I was in there. I was totally freaked out and since then, I never step foot in the garage.
"Bologna sandwiches okay?" Kay asked as she came back out. I nodded and re-punched in the code to close the doors. I skipped over to the door and opened it, bowing as Kayla walked in. She laughed with an eye roll and we made it back into the kitchen.
"Cody's out getting some more stuff for the party, by the way." James said as we sat all the food on the table.
"Good for him." I muttered.
"I was just saying since you always ask where he is when he's not here." Kayla gave me a sneaky grin.
"I do not!" I pouted at James as he continued to stack the fridge.
"How much are you even putting in there?" He glanced at me as he shut the door.
"Enough." Was all he said as he grabbed his phone and walked out. I shrugged.
"Yum! Now my tummy is happy!" I said, after taking a bite of my sandwich.
"Pig." Kayla said, sticking her tongue out. I went to the cupboard and took out a bag of my favorite chips.
"Good call!" Kayla announced, opening the bag and taking out a handful.
"No! Mine!" I hugged the bag protectively against me.
"Too bad. Nomnomnom." She chewed with her mouth open.
"Ew." I looked away, wishing I hadn't because Cody was standing there, seemingly frozen. I blinked and looked back at Kayla who had a small blush considering how she was eating.
"Hi Cody!" She waved like crazy at him. That's all he needed to snap out of whatever daze he was. He roughly pushed me aside as he came into the kitchen. I frowned at him.
"Yo Kayla." He said, putting a bunch of bags on the counter.
"James! How much stuff are you freaking getting?!" I shouted, knowing that James could hear me from wherever he was.
"This is our first party, it has to be major!" I rolled my eyes.
"He's such a drama queen." I said to Kayla. She grinned.
"Hey Cody, pick a color." Cody turned toward her, furrowing his eyebrows.
"Pick a color? What for?" She shook her head.
"Just pick one. Wait! I got it. What's your favorite color?" I bit my lip and couldn't help but shout it out.
"Black!" I bit my lip, hard. Kayla gazed at me.
"Like the color of my soul." Cody muttered, looking at me. As my eyes met his, I blushed.
"Um, am I missing something?" Kayla asked. I looked at her.
"Clearly." I smiled. And then I shook my head, still feeling Cody's intense stare at me.
"Let's get this whole getting ready thing over with." I grabbed Kayla's arm and dragged her back to my room. Once we were in, I locked the door and looked over at Kayla, who was grinning way too big.
"This is going to be so much fun!" She squealed. Oh no, what have I gotten myself in to?
*
"Come on, I can hear the music! Let's go show everyone how hot you can look!" I shook my head at Kayla. She was already trying to tug me off my bed, but I wasn't budging.
"I don't wanna!" I whined.
"Bitch, if you don't get up I'll go find someone to come get you." Judging by her looks, I knew she'd pick the worst person to find. Groaning, I got up.
"That's the spirit! Let's go show Cody what he's missing out on!" I stopped Kayla from opening my door.
"I don't know.." I bit my lip.
"Ugh, look in your mirror! You're gorgeous. You'll make all guys in the room jealous. Trust me." She grinned and I made the wrong decision of looking in my mirror. Because, she was right. I was gorgeous. With a tight black camisole that was cut off to show a little of my belly, short black jean shorts that made my legs look longer and a pair of black boots; I actually looked pretty hot. My hand went up to brush a curl that was hanging nicely against my face, Kayla had put my hair up into a messy bun only leaving out a little bit of hair curled on each side of my face. I grinned at my reflection. With light makeup, it touched up my face quite well.
"It's nice that you can admire my work but if we don't get out soon.." I rolled my eyes.
"Okay! Let's go." Kayla clapped while jumping up and down, going over to the door and opening it. She headed down the hallway and I took a deep breath before leaving my room. Immediately, the loud music hit my ears, causing me to wince a little.
"You'll get used to that." I looked next to me to see some guy I didn't know, grinning at me. With an awkward grin back, I continued down the hall. I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket and glanced at it, smiling to see the text from Angelo.
Angelo: be there soon, Bella. ;)
I grinned and replied to him before putting it back in my pocket. Realizing that I wasn't paying attention, as I looked back up I ran into someone.
"S-sorry." I blushed at the guy who was glaring at me.
"Come on! Let's dance!" Kayla said out of nowhere, dragging me to the middle of the living room. I stood there awkwardly.
"Um, Kayla? This is embarrassing!" I shouted over the music. She grinned at me.
"Come on, get loose!"
"I can help with that." Someone muttered in my ear, grabbing my hips. I turned my head and grinned when I saw who it was.
"Ian! Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry about the other day! You were right all along." I turned and hugged him. He laughed and picked me up, spinning around.
"It's okay. Oh no, what happened?" He took my hands and wrapped them around his neck and then wrapped his arms around my waist, bringing me right up against him.
"Well everything was fine until this morning. We went to the aquarium and then I did something stupid and Kayla put one of her plans in motion and now everything isn't so good." I hadn't even notice that I was moving to the beat of the base until I was done talking. I felt my cheeks warm, now fully conscience of my dancing. Ian shook his head at me, knowing that I was never much of a dancer in any way.
"I'm sorry. Everything will be okay though." I raised my eyebrows at Ian.
"How do you know?" He grinned at me as he dipped me.
"I just know. Don't you trust me?" He pouted.
"Of course I do!" I laughed.
"Mind if I cut in?" I glanced to my left to see Mark standing there. Oh no. I bit my lip.
"I don't know.." Ian pushed away from me.
"It's cool man, I'm going to get another drink." I gaped at Ian as he walked away. Traitor! I turned to Mark to see him grinning at me. He opened his arms.
"Mark-"
"Shhhh." He wrapped his arms tightly around my waist and I had no choice but to wrap mine around his neck.
"Mark.." I tried again but he wasn't having it.
"Stop talking. Let's just enjoy a dance together, eh?" I smiled and nodded.
"Just don't ever talk like that to me again, okay? Or kiss me. That had me a little worried." He smiled.
"Don't worry. You're like another sister to me." He ruffled my hair.
"Hey!" I pouted.
"You like it." He smirked.
"Whatever." He pulled one of my arms up and had me do a twirl.
"You're like a pretty princess."
"What the heck? You're weird." I laughed.
"I know."
"Stop stealing her! I'm the one who made her hot!" Kayla pushed her brother away and grabbed my hand, taking me over by the door.
"When's Angelo supposed to get here?" I took out my phone and frowned.
"He said he'd be here soon like 15 minutes ago." Kayla put her arm around my shoulders.
"Don't worry, he'll be here."
"I'm not worried." But even as I said that, I texted Angelo asking when he'd get here.
"Okay."
"Have you seen James?"
"Boo!" I jumped and narrowed my eyes at no other than James.
"Meany! Don't do that!" I smacked his arm. I tried to ignore Cody who was standing right next to James.
"I would never be mean to my little sister!"
"At least he didn't call me his baby sister." I mumbled. Kayla grinned.
"Kayla, why must you make my sister look like that? It only makes it harder to keep up beating all the guys who even look at her wrong!"
"Awww, don't worry. She can handle her own, right?" Kayla bumped my hip to which I smiled.
"Of course." James shook his head.
"Whatever, I'm going to go find Vanessa."
"Vanessa?" I raised my eyebrows. He smirked.
"Some hot chick." He wiggled his eyebrows.
"Ewww." I grimaced. James left with a laugh and I looked to Kayla.
"If I'm hearing noises in James' room, can I stay at yours?"
"I don't know, I might bring a guy home." She winked.
"Kayla!" She grinned mischievously.
"Ta Ta for now!" I watched as she skipped away. Feeling eyes on me, I glanced over and noticed that Cody was still standing there, staring at me. I bit my lip nervously.
"You clean up nice." I slightly smirked at him.
"Well what can I say? Kayla sure knows how to bring out the hot side of me." I leaned against the wall and pulled out my phone. Realizing that Angelo hasn't answered yet, I decided to call him.
"Come on.." I mumbled into the phone. I frowned as it went to voicemail.
"Waiting for someone?" I narrowed my eyes at Cody.
"I do believe that it is none of your concern." I started to walk away when Cody grabbed my arm.
"Save me a dance?"
"No thanks." He tightened his hold.
"Let's try this again. You're going to save me a dance." I looked at him, mouth agape.
"Are you serious? You can't force me!" He pulled my arm, making me crash into him. He brought his mouth to my ear.
"Don't mess with me, sweetheart." I tried not to focus on his warm breath hitting my ear. My eyes met his and I suddenly became lost.
"Sweet cheeks, there you are!" I quickly pulled away from Cody, causing him to let go of his grip. I smiled lightly at Mark. He came closer to me and wrapped his arm around my shoulder.
"My sister rudely interrupted our dance. I was hoping we could finish."
"Yeah, okay."
"And I got you a drink." He gave me the red cup and I looked at it in confusion.
"Don't tell me you think I spiked it or something."
"No. I, er, what exactly is this?"
"An amaretto sour. They're really good." I took the drink and sipped it.
"Yeah, it actually doesn't taste bad. What's in it?" We started walking towards the middle of the living room.
"Amaretto, sweet and sour and 7up." I took another gulp and then frowned as he took the cup from me.
"Don't want you drinking that too fast now, do we?" He smirked. Kayla walked by and silently took the cup from Mark. Soon, I found myself loosening up and having a good time dancing with Mark. A few songs later I found myself in need of a drink from all the dancing. Looking at the clock that was on the stereo, I realized that it had probably been almost an hour since Angelo said he was getting here.
"Can you make me another drink?" I asked Mark, while scanning the area in the hopes that Angelo had gotten here and just not found me yet. Mark laid his hand against my cheek and turned my face back toward him.
"Distracted much?" I smiled sheepishly.
"Just a little." He grinned.
"Okay. Another amaretto sour comin' up." Once he left, I went to go find Kayla. I smiled though as my eyes landed on Ian.
"Ian!" He moved away from the girl that he was dancing with, giving me an annoyed look. I rolled my eyes.
"Have you seen Kayla?" He shook his head.
"No idea! You want me to help look?" I briefly glanced at the girl who was glaring at me pretty hard.
"No, that's okay. I can manage." I gave a tight lipped smile at Ian and left the couple, heading back towards the kitchen.
"Sweet cheeks! Where'd you run off to? Hopefully not to another dance partner." I grinned at Mark and took the cup he was offering me. I took a couple long gulps, feeling a little better.
"Go!" Mark furrowed his eyebrows.
"You find a pretty lady to dance with. I'm okay here." I gave him a little push but he looked apprehensive.
"Are you sure you're okay here?" I rolled my eyes.
"One thing. If you happen to see your sister-"
"Hey Lissy! Oh my god, I was just looking for you, isn't that funny? Ha ha." Kayla slung an arm around my shoulder and I took note of her smelly alcohol breath.
"Kay, you're supposed to watch your intake." She gave me a quizzical look.
"Intake of what?" I groaned.
"Kayla-" I stopped when I felt my phone going off. I smiled as Angelo's name came on the screen.
"One sec. Kay, don't go anywhere. Mark, stay here." I walked a little away and answered my phone.
"Angelo! Where-"
"Lissa, so sorry! Non sapevo per quanto tempo le mie commissioni avrebbero preso, I'll make it up to you. I promise." I bit my lip.
"Are you coming at all or?" I swallowed roughly, feeling disappointment take over.
"I don't know, why don't you turn around?" I knitted my eyebrows and slowly turned around. My mouth dropped open as I saw Angelo standing there. Holy crud, he looks amazing.
"Angelo!" I yelled and threw myself into his arms. I felt him chuckling and smiled as he wrapped his arms around me.
"Was I missed?" I pulled away slightly so I could glance into his eyes.
"More than you know." I pouted.
"I'm sorry Bella, I didn't know that I would take that long." He leaned down and pecked my lips.
"Come on." I tugged him back over into the kitchen. Luckily, Mark and Kayla were still in there.
"Lissy! Where'd you go? I thought you left me!" Mark looked at me, clear annoyance on his face.
"I'm trying to get her to have water but she's having none of it."
"I want a cookie!" I winced as Kayla screamed in my ear. I walked over to our fridge and luckily there were a few water bottles in there. I grabbed one and thrusted it into Kayla's hands.
"You drink this, a cookie will magically appear in your hands. I promise." I patted Kayla on the back and grinned in victory at Mark as she took a long drink of it.
"I will get you magical cookie!" Then she ran off.
"Mark-"
"Don't worry, I'll keep a watch on her." He grinned at me before walking off.
"Seems like she's had a little too much, la povera ragazza." I gave a little laugh at Angelo.
"Just a little." He smiled.
"You want to dance? Io ti spazzare via i piedi." I nodded and let him take my hand, leading me to the dance floor. It wasn't long before he had me up against him, my arms loosely around his neck and his arms wrapped securely around my waist.
"So have you had fun while I wasn't here?" I was briefly aware of how he had slipped his hands up my back and was rubbing circles on my skin with his thumb.
"Yeah." He leaned down, setting his lips against my ear. I felt goose bumps on my arms as I felt his warn breath against my ear.
"Sembri così caldo, ma ci si guarda più caldo con il tutto." I pulled away with a pout.
"It's no fair when you're speaking non-English all the time. I never know what you're saying."
"Do you want a drink?" I raised my eyebrows.
"What?" He grinned.
"Do you want a drink? I'm really good at making them." Even though I didn't answer, he grabbed my hand and we went back to the kitchen.
"Can you make amaretto sours?"
"I can make you something better than that."
"Oh?" He grinned and nodded. And then he started going through all the alcohol.
"You going to tell me what you're making me?" I looked at the glass skeptically as he started pouring lots of different alcohols into it. He smirked at me.
"A Long Island iced tea."
"You serious? Aren't those a little too strong?"
"Not if you drink it carefully." After he was done, he slid the glass to me. I picked it up hesitantly.
"It's not going to bite you. O forse si, proprio lungo tutto allora." And then I thought, what the hell. I gripped the glass and took a long gulp. I coughed a little but smiled in Angelo's direction.
"Good?"
"Y-yeah." I breathed out.
"Good. You want to dance some more?"
"Can I just rehydrate a little?" He nodded.
"Go ahead." And so I continued to take large sips, loving the easy way it went down. Before I knew it, I had finished the glass. I frowned at it.
"Can you make me some more?" I blinked furiously as my eyes took in the bright lighting, did James get new bulbs?
"No, I think you've had enough for now."
"No! I want more. I'm just- I'm so thirsty!" Angelo put my glass down and gently grabbed my upper arm, walking over towards the hallway.
"I think you just need to relax for a bit." He pushed me so I was leaning against the wall. I took a deep breath.
"You okay?" I nodded. He brought up both hands and put them up against the wall next to my head. I closed my eyes as he leaned in and I gasped as his mouth came into contact with mine. I quickly ran my fingers through his hair, gripping it tightly between my fingers as he pushed his tongue through my parted lips. I felt him grip my thighs and suddenly my legs were tightly wrapped around his waist. I pulled away, taking in a much needed breath. Angelo didn't stop, going straight for my neck. I let out a strong moan as he brought up both hands up my back under my shirt, stroking my bra strap. I arched slightly off the wall as he bit my earlobe.
"Angelo." Another moan came out as he started grinding himself against me.
"Oh mio Dio, tu sei così caldo." His husky voice only clouded my head further. He pulled away and as I stared into his eyes, I shivered at how dark they had turned. He leaned down to kiss me again when someone put a hand on his shoulder. Immediately, my legs dropped from his waist as I saw who was standing there.
"C-Cody?" I glanced at him nervously, seeing the stern look in his eyes that were directed at Angelo. He said nothing as he moved around Angelo and gripped my hand, pulling me away.
"Hey dude, let go!" Angelo came over and pushed Cody away, wrapping an arm around my shoulder protectively. I looked down at the floor, away from Cody's piercing glare and crossed my arms over my chest.
"Clarissa? Have you been drinking?" I looked up at Cody, who had softened his gaze.
"It's a party, of course I've had some drinks!" He turned back to Angelo.
"What did you give her?" He growled out. Angelo smirked.
"Nothing bad. She was just thirsty, e così le ho dato il suo desiderio." Cody stepped up closer to Angelo.
"I don't want to see your hands on her again, got it?"
"No. I can do whatever I please." Cody turned to me.
"You're better than this, Liss. Don't let him play you." I narrowed my eyes.
"The only person who has ever played me, is you!" He put his hand on my shoulder.
"Liss-"
"Don't. Leave me alone." He stared at me for quite a while and after a small but threatening glare towards Angelo, he backed off and headed for the kitchen. Angelo quickly wrapped his arms around my waist.
"Are you okay?" I nodded my head.
"I'm thirsty." I frowned at him.
"Okay, I think you've had enough fun. How about we go to your room and lay down for awhile and I'll get you another drink." I smiled.
"Okay, thanks." He intertwined our fingers and started tugging me toward my room. Before I could grab the handle, Angelo was pulled away from me and slammed against the wall. My eyes widened as I saw Cody.
"Cody!" I hissed. He didn't let his eyes leave Angelo.
"Liss, get out of here."
"No! You can't boss me in my own home. Get off Angelo, he hasn't done anything wrong!" I noticed how Cody's knuckles became white as he gripped Angelo's shirt. Angelo just continued to stay still, smirking as usual.
"I'm not stupid, Liss! First he got you drunk, he made a move to get you going and now he wants to take you to your room!"
"Dude, I wasn't going to do anything she wouldn't of liked." At that, Cody slammed Angelo against the wall again.
"Shut up!" Cody gritted out. I went up to them and laid my hand on Cody's shoulder.
"Cody! Stop! I'm not drunk! And like Angelo said, he wasn't doing anything I wouldn't of not wanted him to do."
"Just look at her neck, lei lo amava." Angelo mumbled.
"Angelo, don't." I knew Angelo long enough that he loved getting into confrontations. He was purposely trying to piss off Cody and I knew Cody well enough now that he would easily take the bait. And Cody took the bait now, giving me a look.
"What?" I started to feel uneasy as he stared at me. I let my hand come up to lay against my neck, not wanting Cody to see for any more reasons of being mad. Cody turned back to Angelo.
"I think you should leave." Angelo's smirk grew.
"No, I don't think so. Not until I fulfill Clarissa's needs." And then Cody was punching out at Angelo. Angelo fell to the ground and when he looked up at Cody, he grinned.
"Guys, don't be idiots!" I groaned out. But it was took late. They seemed to be communicating telepathically, and I knew that was a bad sign. This was just getting started. I winced as I saw Angelo throw up a punch and soon Cody followed suit. I bolted for the kitchen and gave a sigh of relief.
"Ian! Thank god, hurry!" He followed me to the boys.
"What the hell happened?"
"Try to break them up, I'm going to find Mark!" I quickly ran out onto the dance floor and it wasn't long before I saw him, making out with a blonde against the wall. I blushed a little as I tried to pull him away. He looked at me confused and the girl was probably glaring, but I paid her no attention.
"Sweet cheeks? What's wrong?" I grabbed his arm and shouted at the girl over my shoulder.
"Sorry! I'll bring him back in a sec!" Soon I was back in the hallway, seeing Ian was having trouble. Mark seemed to understand and he grabbed Cody by the arms as Ian dragged Angelo away. Once they were parted, they relaxed. I smiled at Ian and Mark in appreciation and then glared at both Angelo and Cody.
"Are you kidding me? You guys just suck. Cody, you live here so I really can't tell you to leave. Just go somewhere else. Angelo, please just leave." I hoped that my eyes were pleading. Angelo just knew though, so with a nod he was gone. Cody didn't look like he really wanted to leave so I just grabbed Ian's hand and quickly ran to my room, locking the door as it shut. I rubbed my temple as I felt a headache coming on.
"You okay?" I tried to smile at Ian but I figured it came out more as a grimace.
"Headache. Do you think you can get me a water?"
"Yeah, and aspirin. Lay down, I'll be right back." After he left the room, I decided to changed into my cotton short shorts and tank top, falling back on my bed comfortably. I heard a knock on my door and I held my breath, hoping that it wasn't who I thought it was.
"Just me." Ian came back in and shut my door. I let out a breath and smiled at him in thanks, taking the water bottle and aspirin.
"Do you want me to stay?"
"I'm sure your girl is waiting." He smirked.
"My girl? You're the only part of my girl that exists." I laughed a little and smiled at him gratefully as he laid down next to me, wrapping me in comfort.
"Ian?" I yawned out. When had I gotten so tired?
"Yeah?"
"Thanks. You're such a good friend." I felt him kiss my head as I started going into unconsciousness.
"You're not half bad." Was the last thing I heard as I fell asleep.
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Italian translations:
Non sapevo per quanto tempo le mie commissioni avrebbero preso ~ I didn't know how long my errands would take
la povera ragazza. ~ the poor girl
Io ti spazzare via i piedi. ~ I'll sweep you off your feet
Sembri così caldo, ma ci si guarda più caldo con il tutto. ~ you look so hot, but you'd look hotter with it all off.
O forse si, proprio lungo tutto allora. ~ or maybe it will, just down it all
Oh mio Dio, tu sei così caldo. ~ oh my god, you're so hot
e così le ho dato il suo desiderio. ~ and so I gave her her wish
lei lo amava. ~ she loved it