Party

My eye’s fluttered open when I heard drawers opening and closing. I got up and saw Ed in light blue jeans and a denim blue shirt with a small towel around his neck. His hair was wet and rough. That gave a very sexy look. 

He looked at me over his shoulders. “I didn’t wake you, did I?”

“No,” then an afterthought struck me, “wait, we’re not late for school because of me right?”

“No,” he laughed, “I got up early; had to shower and everything. You had a good night? You looked weary yesterday,”

“Yeah, I feel lively,”

He sat on his bed, “Where did you stay when you came here?”

“At Creamery’s,”

“Mandy? Yeah of course, she’s a great person. I’ve known her since childhood.” 

Today felt like a good start.  I focused on my studies. This week was not so tough and all but I was impressed by the students. I’m not bragging but I am an intelligent student and I thought I might be able to maintain that here but there are a lot of students who are like me, maybe even better.

Ed, to my surprise was not only known for his hotness in school but he was outstanding in academics. I had gained popularity among the girls as I was friends with Ed. And believe me when I say, they all were crazy.

That Friday, Anna got stuck in some schoolwork so Andy stayed behind with her. I went to parking lot and saw Ed leaning against the car, talking to a girl. His gaze shifted to me and I heard him say something like, see you later.

“So it’s only the two of us,”

“What do you want to do?” he asked.

“Coffee?” I replied

“Sure,” he grinned.

We went to a small cafeteria. We ordered two lattes. He and I talked and talked and laughed and laughed. That Friday left a heavy impact on our friendship. We became so close. It was almost as if he was my long lost friend who understood me and I’d finally found him.

I met Anna’s and the boy’s inner circle; Duke Hunt and her little sister, Emily Hunt, Olivia Cox and her boyfriend, Ronald Jones, and Bethany Miller. They told me about Jack Newton who was out of city.

Listening to them made me realize I was a bit out of place here. Hearing them telling about their trips and vacation spots during summer break made me understand that these people were very rich. I was out of my league here. These people were elite and I was just a small town girl. Grandma raised me to be confident and thankful which is why money did not matter to me.

They all were very welcoming. Emily invited us to her birthday which was on Saturday and she said it’ll be a big party as she was turning 18.

“So you going to kiss her happy birthday, Ed?” cooed Anna.

“I don’t know who you’re talking about,” replied Ed, irately. It looks like to me he knows exactly who Anna is talking about.

“Oh, you know Eddie boy,” teased Andy.

Eddie boy? Really?

“Emily,” singed Andy.

Emily?

Did Ed like her?

“Em crushes on Ed and he hates it when we tease him,” explained Anna.  

I looked at him. “It can’t be helped,” he said.

It was Saturday afternoon. We were having this conversation while enjoying our snacks. We were to leave for Emily’s birthday in two hours.

Anna was dressed in a purple frock that covered her knees with a silver heart necklace. Her hair was neatly open and she looked beautiful. I on the other hand put my grey slacks on with a fancy royal blue silk top, and slip-ons underneath. I brushed my hair open and put on just a lipstick and I was ready. It took me no more than ten minutes. I always preferred shirts and jeans rather than frocks and skirts. I liked tomboy style. It suited me.

Andy drove. We put on some music in the Jaguar SUV Andy owned.

“You look classy,” said Ed.

“Thanks, you look hot too. I’m pretty sure Emily would love you even more,” I winked. Well, he did look hot in his black silk T-shirt and black jeans with Adidas joggers. Andy wore a maroon shirt with black jeans and joggers.

Ed glared at me while Andy and I high-fived. 

We reached Emily’s house. It was freaking huge. Her garden was near to 605 square yards. Did she invite the whole college? Just how rich is this woman?

The place was full of drunken teenagers, smooching and dancing like idiots. I had only seen this in the movies. And here I thought this happened only during high school times but I guess I was wrong. This was a whole new experience for me.

“When’s Jack going to be here?” asked Bethany, impatiently.

“He’s on his way. Don’t worry he’ll be here in a few minutes.” Emily replied and Bethany pouted like a baby. I had no idea what to do. Sitting here, observing around seemed to be the only thing keeping me busy. Besides, I really wanted to avoid questions being directed at me which was going to happen soon. It was getting hot and I guess I was starting to feel nervous and left out.

“Can I know where the bathroom is?” I asked.

“You want me to take you?” said Ronald.

I looked at him. Olivia hit his shoulder and Ed gave him a deadly stare. “I’m kidding,” he said, noticing Ed’s glower.

“It’s upstairs to the left. That’ll be my bedroom by the way.” She smiled.

I got up and headed upstairs. People were all over the place. I passed a room and heard noises. Ew! Apart from the noises it was quiet upstairs. It gave my mind some peace and my heart to normal its beat. As I was about to go inside the room, a drunk guy got outside and following behind him was a satisfied girl who seemed to be lost in her world. His shoulder brushed against mine. He whistled.

“You want me, baby?”

Baby? Seriously? You just had sex with a girl inside.

Ignore him Lilly, he’s drunk. Calm down. Let it slide.

He pushed me to the wall and forced himself on me. He made attempts but failed. “Alright seriously let me go,” I struggled but his grip on my shoulders was too tight. I was panicked at first. My first time in a party and I was already being forced on. Then I closed my eyes and when I opened them, I was pissed. “Let me go!” My leg was half way there but someone sternly said,

“Back off, now”