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When we turn the corner, we can already hear the loud music and yelling coming from behind the house. I grin; they are definitely the kind of people I’d rather hang out with. I glance over at the massive stone house next door, and it seems pretty quiet, with only a few lights on. No wonder Oakley was out slumming earlier.
We enter the house, and it’s utter chaos with disco lights flashing and strobe lights flickering. A DJ is set up in the corner doing his thing, and the living room is packed with people dancing. This seems to be the place to be tonight, and although I don’t drink hard liquor, I do love Jell-O shots, which are being passed around as we walk through the house on the way to the kitchen.
I lean in close so Dani can hear me, “I know what parties I will be attending this year!” I yell.
“You aren’t kidding; look at all the hotties that are here!” She looks around, and she isn’t wrong. They may have tattoos and piercings, but they are hot, and I’m sure not all of them are bad boys.
We grab a few drinks from the kitchen, along with some Jell-O shots, and head out back to where a bonfire lights up the whole area. Beer pong and flippy cup are being played in one area while some are tossing bean bags at boards with a hole in them. Lawn chairs are scattered about, so Dani and I grab two and pull them just to the outskirts of the fire where it’s not too hot and sit to watch everyone.
“Now this,” I look around the yard, “Is what I came to college for.”
“What? You didn’t come for the education that one can only get at one of the most prestigious universities in New England?” Dani giggles.
“Oh please, this isn’t Yale or Cambridge. Helshire is just more of a private school. It is one where all the rich kids come to so they can party and get away with it, because their family money keeps them here. Why else are we all rebellious?” I rim the plastic condiment cup and loosen the Jell-O enough to suck it out.
“Oh, my God! That is so true; I’ve never thought of it that way!” my friend looks around, “Wait a minute, so does that mean that my parents sent me here to get me out of their hair?”
I nod, “Pretty much, but hey, now you have me.” I lift my cup, and we toast each other, giggling.
“What are you two fine ladies doing all the way over here? The games are this way.” A guy wearing a stocking cap with a nose and lip piercing nods toward the beer pong table.
“We are just taking in the scenery right now,” I say, “Besides, you all looked like you were having way too much fun. I didn’t want to come and ruin your night by kicking your ass at pong.” I smirk and take another drink of my beer.
“Oh, is that how it is? How about you put your money where your mouth is?” The guy smirks.
I shake my head, “Nah, I never play for money.”
“Yeah, that’s what I thought.” He goes to walk away, and I call out to him.
“I will play for your clothes, though.” I wink at Dani, who is staring wide-eyed at me.
The guy turns around, “You want to play strip pong?”
“What, chicken?” I challenge him.
He licks his bottom lip and then bites it, “I’m game as long as your friend is.” He looks over at Dani.
“You’re on!” I stand up.
“What!? I can’t play beer pong!” My friend starts to freak out.
I shrug, “I can’t either...”
Dani chases after me as I head over to the table where the stocking cap guy is setting up the cups, “I can’t believe you got me into this, Cat!”
“Hey, at least you’re wearing a great bra.” I tease, “Now they will all get to see it.”
“Fuck you, Cat! I’m so going to pay you back for this!” She gives a cute little growl.
I swing on her, “Will you relax, Dani! Unless they are better, I was the champ of my high school all four years. Nobody could beat me.”
“But you said...”
I roll my eyes, “I was fucking with you!” I grab her arm and pull her along, “Tell you what, if you’re that scared, then we will play one-on-one, but Dani, I think he is crushing on you, not me.”
“Ugh, I can’t believe I’m letting you talk me into this.” She says as she allows me to drag her behind me.
“Oh! Jakey, one moreshot, and you will be down to your undies.” I learned the stocking cap boy’s name when his friends started to laugh that he was getting his ass whooped by a girl.
