C6 6. The Party

The next few days were alright, except for my brain cells being murdered each time I had math class. Odd days are so hard. Some good news was that the guy sitting next to me in Chemistry, the prick, his name is Michael. He finally gave in because of my non-stop pestering.

Soon enough, it was Friday. During 5th period, Melody looked really excited. After class, she called out to me and invited me to

the party. She told me the address and when it starts.

I accepted the invitation, and we continued to the cafeteria and slept in the stairway respectively.

Friday night, I got dressed and made my way to the party. The house was huge! There were a lot of people there already. From the

outside, it was a 6 bedroom house. I simply wore the hoodie and joggers I wore for school.

There were about 50 people inside the living room, and there were more outside. It was about 10 PM, and I had nothing better to

do to waste my time.

I left a note on the counter of the apartment and told them the location of the party and when it started if they wanted to come.

‘Oh.. That’s a familiar smell.’

I smelled the bittersweet smell of alcohol.

I followed the scent and found a small bar filled with different kinds of liquor.

I took a red plastic cup from the stack of red cups that was beside the assortment or alcohol.

I found a water dispenser and poured some water in my cup.

Water looks like vodka, tequila and other strong alcohols, so I wouldn’t stand out much. I returned to the living room and found a

corner with a chair that was empty.

Most of the people had left to the backyard with the huge pool. The DJ was in the backyard and the music was pounding.

Everyone was having a good time and I was sitting in a corner sipping water.

It’s not that I can’t drink alcohol, that I’m afraid of it, or a lightweight. I can’t get drunk or tipsy, so it has the same value as water.

About 30 minutes later, the door was opened and a pair of people entered. Some people turned to look, but most were having the

time of their lives outside and with their friends.

I looked over as well. The boy was tall, and had brown shaggy hair and green eyes. He was wearing a dress shirt and jeans. His

shirt was tucked into his pants and his belt showed. He was linking arms with a girl that also had brown hair, but brown eyes. The

girl was wearing a tight and short skirt, and a top that almost looked like a bra. It was sparkly and black with a silver outline.

It was Melody and Jack.

Melody looked like she was searching for someone, and Jack looked at her, wondering who she was looking for.

As she searched the room carefully, her eyes rested on me. She smiled at me and waved silently.

I bowed my head slightly, showing I acknowledged her, and was met with a fierce glare from Jack.

I smirked, ‘someone’s jealous.’

About 2 hours earlier, Melody’s POV:

It.. Is… FRIDAY!!!!! AHHHH I AM SO HAPPY!!!

I wonder what I should wear!! No, I should do my hair first! No, I should choose my accessories!

After 5 minutes of arguing with myself, trying to decide what to do first, I decided on my hair. I straightened it out and went to

choose my outfit.

Jack said to bring a bathing suit, so I chose a bikini that he would find appealing. I then moved onto my party clothes.

‘I want Jack to only look at me and tell me that I’m the prettiest girl in the party, so I’ll go all out.’

I looked between the sexy outfits and chose one with a black crop top bra outlines with silver glitter. For the bottoms, I chose a

short and sexy skirt that outlines my hips perfectly. It was beautiful and they went together so well. I then put on flats so I could

walk around better.

I touched up my makeup and added silver slitter to the tips of my eyes. Perfect!

My lipstick was a white sparkles.

After I was done, it was already 10 PM.

I sneaked outside and met Jack in the car.

“Woah, babe, you look amazing!! You’re definitely going to be the sexiest one at the party.” he remarked.

This brought my confidence level up. I felt happy that I took the time to dress for him.

“Thanks baby, I wanted you to like what you see when we’re dancing tonight.”

The car then drove off.

It took about 30 minutes before we arrived at the party. We opened the doors to the house, and the interior was huge!!

I looked around for Helix because he said he'd come to the party. After looking around, I eventually found him. He was wearing

the same clothes he wore for school earlier today, but regardless, he looked charming.

Maybe it was the party getting to me, but I was happy he was here. I smiled and looked in his direction. Jack seemed to notice my

face, so he followed my line of sight and saw Helix.

We’re all caught up now. Back to Helix’s POV:

They soon left. I followed the pair with my eyes.

‘I really don’t trust this guy with Melody.’

Suddenly, my heart started pounding. It was pounding so hard, I heard it in my ears, even with all of the noise going on around

me.

‘Fuck.’ I clutched my chest and closed my eyes.

‘Something bad’s going to happen.’

You know that feeling where you just can tell something bad is going to happen? That’s what just happened, it’s just, instead of a

feeling, my heart races and I can hear my heartbeat through my ears.

I calmed down, and opened my eyes again.

They were gone. I searched for Melody and Jack, but they disappeared.

“Whatever, it’s not my problem. I shouldn’t care,” is what I should say, but the lingering feeling that something bad is going to

happen won’t go away. I trust myself, and I trust my instincts more.

I got up and walked around the house. Eventually, I spotted Jack handing a cup filled with liquor to Melody. She was really happy

and accepted it immediately without checking what was inside it.

I shook my head at this stupidity.

Jack said something in her ear, and she downed the entire amount. They drank together.

After that first drink, she and Jack walked around and the party. There was beer pong set up, and swimming.

‘She seems fine. I’ll let it go for now.’

Melody’s POV:

I was pulled by Jack and we found ourselves by the bar. He asked me to wait while he got me a drink. When he came back, I asked a question.

“What is it?”

“It’s root beer, with a fun addition.”

“Okay!”

Knowing that it was safe, I took the cup from him, and smelled it.

Suddenly, he leaned in and whispered into my ear, “On 3, we both down all of the stuff in the cup. Are you with me, babe?”

I nodded and we both counted to 3. I drank it all in one gulp.

“Do you feel much better now?” he asked.

“Yes! This soda tasted weird though.. Are you sure you gave me the right one?”

“Yeah, babe. I told you, it’s root beer with some modifications.” he assured me.

“Whatever you say.” I then followed him outside and found a few games and a swimming pool.

There were tons of people here! At least 30 people were in the swimming pool at the same time. There were people here and there

making out, dancing with each other, and of course, drinking!

We stopped at a game called beer pong. It was a game kind of like table tennis and cornhole at the same time. You had a ball, and

needed to bounce it on the table to try to land it in a cup. If it landed in the cup, the person on that end of the table would have to

drink. The person who made the other person drink more wins. So basically, if you get the ball in every cup before the other

person, you win.

I wanted to try it, so Jack directed me towards the game. He also wanted to try it, so we watched while the previous round was

going on.

After the game finished, it was our turn. I had gotten the gist of it while watching the game.

Jack and I were against another girl and her male companion. She wore all black, a simple t-shirt and short shorts. The guy wore a

red shirt and black pants. He was about a head taller than her, so they looked like a good couple.

I was starting off with the ball. I bounced it, and it flew into the middle cup. She downed the beer.

Jack then took his ball and threw it. It bounced off the table and hit the edge of one of the cups and bounced off the table. Since we

both didn’t make it, the balls would not get rolled back and it was the other team’s turn.

The girl went first. She bounced the ball and it landed in the front cup. I drank. The boy also missed., so it was our turn. I had the

ball, so I threw it and missed. Jack threw it and made it in. The opponent drank.

The girl and the boy both made it and the balls were returned to them. Me and Jack both drank. The girl kept making the ball in

the cup, and the boy kept missing, so Jack didn’t have to drink much.

Eventually, we lost the game, and I drank about 7 cups of beer while Jack drank 3.

I was having a great time. I was loose, and having fun with everyone at the party. Jack asked me if I wanted more to drink, and I

accepted.

He asked me what I wanted to drink, and I answered with the most idiotic words I could have said that night.

“You choose for me. Make sure it’s good.”

Of course, I trusted his decision, so I wasn’t worried.

When he came back, I took the cup and drank it until it was gone.

Suddenly, I felt a little dizzy. My words were slurred together.

“Jack.”

“Yeah, babe?”

“I feeeeeel a liiiiittle dizzzzzzzy.”

“Oh. Water helps, would you like me to get some for you?”

“Yezz.”

“Alright, I’ll be right back.”

He left, and I was left there alone. Some people who were drunk like me, walked towards me and invited me to dance with them.

They were so nice! I accepted.

As I was dancing my heart out, I felt another wave of dizziness and left the backyard.

I went up the stairs of the house and looked for a bathroom. When I found one, I collapsed and darkness clouded my vision as my

consciousness faded away.

Jack’s POV:

I’m so glad my girlfriend is here with me. We can both have fun tonight, together. We played beer pong, and she drank a huge

amount. When she said she felt dizzy, I asked her if she wanted water.

She was already wasted, but the drug I added into her first drink was taking effect. I’m glad she was having fun, I really was. But I

want to have my own fun too.

When I returned to the backyard, I saw her leaving and followed her. She went up the staircase and into a bathroom. Soon after, I

heard a thud. After waiting about 20 seconds, I entered the bathroom.

“My sexy girlfriend, I hope you had fun. But it’s only the beginning.”

I picked her up in my arms and carried her to a bedroom. When I entered, I put her on the bed and locked the door.

‘Now, we’re finally alone.’

I looked at her carefully. ‘She must have really wanted to impress me. Too bad she won’t remember what happened.’

I adjusted her to the edge of the bed and began fondling her.

‘Damn, she’s so sexy.’

I fondled her for about 10 minutes before I began stripping her. First, I took off her top, then I slid down her pants.

“Gorgeous. I should have taken you sooner.”

By the time I started stripping off her clothes, I was rock hard.

“Damn, this is going to feel so good.”

I unzipped my pants and was about to take it out, but the door suddenly burst open with a loud bang!

Helix’s POV:

I saw them play beer pong.. Oh no.

I really don’t trust that guy. I observed the game from afar as people were cheering on the sidelines.

Melody was having a great time, and Jack was having a fun time watching his girlfriend drink. Of course he drank too, but it was

nothing compared to her. In the end , they lost the game.

They walked away and Melody stumbled once. She said something I couldn’t hear, and Jack left soon after.

Melody was dancing with another group of people for a short while before stumbling again.

‘If you can’t handle the drinks, don’t drink. And don’t accept drinks from other people. It’s common knowledge.’

I saw her enter the house with no one to accompany her. She looked pretty unstable. She went up the stairs and I lost sight of her.

Soon after, Jack followed her.

Due to the loud music, I couldn’t hear anything that was happening up there. After waiting a few minutes, I decided to go up there.

I had a plan. If I walked in on them, I’d say I got the wrong room.

I walked up the stairs and stood at the bathroom door. When I reached there, I heard one of the bedroom doors lock.

I opened the bathroom door and no one was in there. I was about to leave when I heard a muffled voice from inside a bedroom.

“My sexy girlfriend, I hope you had fun. But it’s only the beginning.”

I paused. That’s Jack’s voice!

I went over to the door and waited by it. Since the door was locked, I couldn’t do anything at the moment unless it was urgent.

After waiting about 10 minutes, I heard him say something else.

“Damn, this is going to feel so good. Gorgeous. I should have taken you sooner.”

The reason I didn’t barge in sooner was because I couldn’t really tell what Jack was doing until now.

Now that he’s uncovered his motive, I’ve got to take action.

I back away from the door, count to three inside my head, and kick it down with all my strength.

My running speed is really fast for a human, so I took a bet that my leg strength is probably high too.

The door flung open with a bang and chunks of wood flew off of the doorframe.

‘Caught you in the act!’

I ran to him and used my palm to hit him in the temple to knock him out.

He fell to the floor and landed on his hands and knees.

‘He wasn’t knocked out? Did I use too little power? I mean, I didn’t want to kill him.’

He was still on his hands and knees, so I just kicked his head and he fell to the floor.

There was blood on his face, but it wasn’t much. He probably would remember what happened, but I’m prepared for the

consequences.

Melody was naked on the bed, passed out.

Her clothes were torn up, so she couldn’t go out in the clothes she was wearing…

Since I was in someone’s bedroom, I searched through it and found some suitable clothes.

I would have taken mine off for her, but I would have been in my underwear. I don’t wear shirts under my hoodies because it gets

hot.

I slipped on some of the clothes I found in the room on her, and put her on my back.

I soon exited the house and walked towards her house.

The walk was at least six hours, and since it was about 12 AM, we’d arrive at her place at 6 in the morning.

The walk was pretty boring. There were few cars driving on the streets and it was dark.

I could have transformed into another animal, but if she woke up, she’d not only discover me, but she’d also be scared out of her

mind.

I’d like to not risk that chance.

About 4 hours of walking, I was getting a little worn out. I was already tired from math earlier today, but walking 20 miles was a

pain and she was heavy.

Suddenly, I felt something wet on my shoulder.

‘What the fuck is this?’

I looked to my right and there’s a new addition to my hoodie. A certain someone’s stomach didn’t agree with her, and that certain

person lost the fight apparently.

I froze and stood as still as a statue for about 2 minutes, checking if what had just happened was really authentic or just an illusion.

‘I’m so close to dropping her and leaving her. She’s so lucky I care about her because of the times she took care of me.’

I then continued walking.

When we reached the 5 hour mark, I was getting a little more tired. I motivated myself to keep going.

I finally reached her house, and everyone was either sleeping, or the blinds were closed. I wanted to keep her out of trouble, but

this was her fault for going out without her parents knowing.

I knocked on the door and no one answered.

I knocked a few more times and the light in the living room and kitchen turned on.

A tall man that was two inches taller than me with black hair and hazel eyes, a clean beard, and big muscles opened the door. He

was wearing a dress shirt, nice pants, and was holding a tie in his hand.

It was 6 in the morning, so Melody’s parents were getting ready to go to work.

“What is it?” he asked.

I didn’t say anything and turned my body to the side to show him who was on my back.

“Oh my god! What did you do to her??? Bring her inside!”

I walked in the house and put her on the sofa.

After I put her down, he approached me.

“Celia, come down here please!”

Melody’s mother, whose name was Celia, arrived shortly and freaked out at the sight of her daughter.

“OH MY GOD!! MY BABY!! WHAT HAPPENED TO MY BABY?!?!” She looked up in confusion after, “Something smells.”

she muttered.

I didn’t really want to talk because I couldn’t explain that she almost got raped without them filing a lawsuit against me.

“I saw her at a house party. She drank quite a bit too, but this is a short answer for a long story.”

“And? How did you get her? How far is the house? How long has she been out? When did you leave with my daughter?”

‘Step daughter, Mark.’ I internally corrected.

“I found her. 20 miles. 6 hours. At 12 AM.”

They were shocked. They looked at me like I had two heads.

“Wait, so you left at 12 AM, and got here around 6 AM. But the place was only 20 miles from here? What did you do, walk?”

Mark started laughing.

I just kept silent.

Mark noticed my silence and stopped laughing as well.

“Wait, did you really?”

I nodded my head.

The room was silent.

Mark suddenly threw some more questions towards me.

“Then, how did you find her and know where she lives? Why didn’t you call us?”

“Can she be put in her room first? It’s best if she doesn’t hear us, even if she isn’t awake right now.”

Mark nodded and brought the unconscious Melody to her room and closed the door.

When he returned, he directed Celia and I to a couch in the living room.

“So?”

Mark was holding a glass of water and drinking it while I explained.

I explained how I found her and Mark threw the empty glass he was holding at me. I caught it with one hand right before it could

hit me.

“Sir, please calm down. I wasn’t finished with my explanation.”

I continued explaining and told him about the leading events that happened before she was knocked out. Mark had calmed down

and the couple was thoroughly listening to my story.

“She invited me to the party, so I went to keep an eye on her because girls her age don’t make the best choices all the time and are

completely taken over with the thought of love.”

Mark nodded in agreement.

“I just transferred to the school, but before I did that, I usually ran by this house as my morning exercise. When we first met, she

handed me a flyer about a cat. Your house is different from the ones around you, so I was able to tell which it was. I couldn’t call

you because her phone has a lock on it, and disables people calling contacts unless it’s unlocked.”

“Oh, I get it now. Thank you, Mr.. I realize I didn’t catch your name.”

“My name isn’t important. Just as long as she’s safe. I’d prefer she didn’t know it was me who brought her here. When she wakes

up, she won’t remember the party as well.”

Celia looked at my face and then looked at my shoulder.

“Oh. You should change out of your hoodie. It’s a mess. I’ll wash it for you.”

“No, it’s okay ma’am.” I politely declined.

She was obviously serious as she said in a stricter tone, “Give it to me and let me wash it for you.”

“Yes ma’am.”

I couldn’t reject that command. Her words held her weight behind them. This is the exact reason mothers are scary. Especially

when their children are involved.

“Come come, take it off and give it to me. It smells.” she pressed.

I stood up and took the hoodie off, revealing my toned abs and well defined upper body.

Mark watched the whole scene and was looking at my upper body with a satisfied expression.

He approached me and spoke.

“You work out, I see! Want to go to the gym with me sometime?”

“Sure, but not for a while. I’ve got a lot of school work every day.”

“That’s okay! The next time we see each other, I’ll ask again. I hope you have a change of heart by then.”

“Yes sir.”

Mark moved closer to me again and practically invaded my personal space.

‘What’s this guy doing?’

I soon hear a sharp inhale through his nose. It happens multiple times.

‘Is he…… sniffing me..?’

I’m internally dying right now. Nothing can save me.

“Uh? Sir, what are you doing?”

“You smell.”

‘Damn old man. Thank your step daughter for my new scent.’

“Well, I was walking for hours… It happened around hour 4.”

“Ah, no wonder. Wash up here.”

“Excuse me?”

“Are your ears not working? I said wash up here.”

“Uh? Where’s the bathroom?”

“Upstairs, third door on the right. I’ll get you a change of clothes.”

“Thank you, Sir.”

“You keep calling me so formally. Call me Mark, please.”

“Okay, Mark.”

I went upstairs and went into the bathroom. Mark had said he’d bring me clothes, so I guess I should keep the door unlocked.

I started undressing and once I was left in my underwear, Mark opened the door and put the clothes on the counter.

“Thanks.”

I shut the door and locked it before taking my shower and washing up.

After I was done with my shower, I dried myself off and put the clothes on. They were a tight fitting t-shirt and gym shorts. I went

out of the bathroom and returned downstairs.

“Oh! Looks good on you! Those were some clothes that didn’t fit me anymore.” Mark exclaimed.

“Thank you. They fit nicely.”

“No problem. It’s the weekend, but I’ve still got work. I’ll drive you home. Where do you live?”

“XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX Apartment # XXX”

“And we’re en route. Wow! It’s close to here. You said you run in the mornings past our house? How long are your morning

runs?”

“10 miles.”

“So 2 miles past our house and back to your home?”

“Yes.”

“That explains it. I should run with you.”

“You’re welcome to. Let me know what time.”

“Sure. Got a phone number?”

“No.”

His expression dropped.

“When you pick up your hoodie tomorrow, I’ll let you know my next day off.”

“Alright”

With that, we arrived at the apartment complex and I got out.

He left, and I went to Santana and Prince’s apartment. I entered and it looked like everyone was sleeping.

I went to the living room and laid down on the floor and soon fell asleep.