Alex's Outfit
Bethany's Outfit
To say that I was excited for Ashlynn’s party tonight, was an understatement. Maybe tonight would be the night that we could actually maybe become something! I could totally make my move tonight! Crazy things do happen at parties, and she seemed to really want me to be there. This could definitely be my chance to win Ashlynn over (if I haven't already).
Meanwhile, I was sitting on the edge of Bethany’s bed, waiting for her to get ready so we could go and pick up Jack.
“Okay, ready!” She exclaimed, as the bathroom door swung open, revealing her wearing a new outfit; and her hair was all wavy and flowing down her back.
She looked gorgeous, to say the least.
I stood up and smiled at her appearance.
“Well don't you look a little less casual than usual!” I teased.
She snorted and rolled her eyes.
“I could say the same to you. What's up with the bow tie, dickhead?”
“Hey. You can bash on me all you want, but leave the bow tie out of it!” I joked, causing her to laugh and shake her head at me.
“Whatever. Are you ready to go to this super awesome party?” She joked, with fake enthusiasm.
“Yeah. Are you?”
“As ready as I'll ever be!” She continued her sarcasm, while rolling her eyes.
“Hey. Don't be such a mood killer.” I nudged her with my elbow.
“A mood killer?”
“Party pooper.”
“Stop.”
“Sourpuss.”
“Alex, shut the fuck up!” She couldn't hide the smile that grew on her face, no matter how hard she tried to conceal it.
“See? Loosen up a little. Tonight will be fun, alright?” I gave her a reassuring smile, as we walked downstairs.
“Sure, whatever. Maybe they'll have a loner section for me and Jack, with a few books to keep us occupied.” She joked, as we walked outside and towards her car.
I just sighed and keyed in the destination to get to Jack’s house.

Picking Jack up took a little longer than we expected it to, because Jack’s mom wanted to meet “his new friends, whom he was going to go play board games with.”
He said his mom would kill him if she knew he was going to some wild party with alcohol and quite possibly drugs.
He was wearing a band tee and some black skinnies when he sat down in the backseat; a nervous smile on his face.
“Hey, where are your glasses, Jack?” Bethany asked him, turning around to look at him from the passengers seat.
“Oh I uh..I left them at home.” He answered, awkwardly.
“Well, do you wear contacts?”
“Nope.”
“But Jack…how are you gonna see??”
“I-I’ll be fine. I-I can manage..” He stuttered out, making me worry a bit.
He should be pretty comfortable with us by now.
“Jack, you okay? You seem a bit nervous..” I looked up at him through the mirror, concerned.
“Y-yeah, I'm f-fine.” He responded, shakily.
“Jack is just as excited as I am about this party, huh Jack?” Bethany joked, earning a sincere smile from Jack.
I just shrugged, and returned my focus to the road.

A few minutes later, we finally arrived at the party, which was held in a large, luxurious-looking home.
We could hear music blasting from the outside, and we could see a whole bunch of people walking inside.
“Well, we're here!” I yelled excitedly, getting out of the car.
Beth and Jack didn't bother to get out for a good moment, before I saw them slowly get out, and trail behind me like lost puppies.
I went up to the front door and rang the doorbell; it swung open a few seconds later, revealing Jenna, wearing a skimpy short skirt (not that I was complaining).
She had a beer in hand, and she already seemed a little tipsy.
“Heyyy, Leexxyy!” She slurred when greeting me.
“Hey Jenna, how's it going?” I responded with a smile.
“Oh, it's going great! I am SO great, right now!” She hiccuped, causing me to let out a chuckle.
“Well, come in!” She backed up to let me in, but paused in confusion, when she saw Beth and Jack come in behind me.
“And umm…who is this??” She asked me, giving me a weird look.
“Oh, this is Bethany and Jack.” I gladly introduced them to her.
Her expression didn't change very much, and she cleared her throat.
“Right, well…Ashlynn’s in the kitchen, helping to prepare drinks for beer pong.” Jenna started smiling again, and gave me a wink when she noticed my face lit up at the sound of Ashlynn’s name.
I nodded and smiled to her, then went off in search of Ashlynn in the kitchen.
Beer pong…there's something I've never done before. This should be fun..

*Bethany*
There was nothing fun about this at all.
There were a ton of girls dressed proactively, grinding on guys all over the place. Everyone was either totaled, and/or high off their ass.
There was an excessive amount of couples shoving their tongues down each other’s throats, everywhere you looked. And I felt kinda grossed out when I saw them leading each other upstairs to one of the many bedrooms up there.
I was beyond uncomfortable being here, and I couldn't help but feel like a total outcast. And I was wearing the most clothes out of all of the girls here.
People were snickering and giving me and Jack weird looks whenever they actually glanced over and saw us.
And though I was PRETTY uncomfortable about this whole thing, I could still hold it in a lot better than Jack could.
He had taken at least five trips to the bathroom to escape the overwhelming atmosphere, and when he wasn't there, he was awkwardly standing next to me with shaky hands.
“I'm sorry, Jack. I sighed.
“S-sorry? F-for what?” He nervously responded.
“For dragging you to this party…I just wanted to come here to make Alex happy, but I knew I'd end up standing here alone, anyway.” I sadly shrugged.
“But why? W-where did he go off to, anyway?”
“Probably to find Ashlynn.” I sighed.
I guess he noticed the sadness in my voice, because he placed a comforting hand on my shoulder, which caused me to look up at him.
He was looking at me with sad, concerned eyes, that just began to make me feel even worse.
Why am I so bothered that Alex only wanted to come here for Ashlynn?
I knew it from the start that he only wanted to be here for her.
So why did I have the tiniest bit of hope that maybe he actually invited me with him to hang out with me?
Why would he even want to be seen with me?
I shook my head, and looked around the room.
You know what? If he’s going to drag me to this party, I’m going to fucking enjoy myself while I'm here.
I grabbed Jack’s hand, and headed towards the kitchen.
“Come on, Jack. We’re gonna have some fun.”
“W-What do you…” He cut off his sentence with a gasp, as he saw me pouring beer into two stereotypical red cups.
“Beer?? You're drinking??”
“No, we're drinking.” I handed a cup to him after I finished filling it with the alcohol.
Jack just looked at me like he was going to shit his pants.
“I-I’ve never..”
“Drank before? Me neither.” I shrugged.
“Bethany..a-are you sure this is a good idea??”
I just looked at him for a moment, before finally responding.
“No.”
Then, I tipped the cup back, and swallowed the bitter liquid.

*Alex*
Turns out, I’m pretty good at bees pong.
I had won two games already for Ashlynn and I, and I was having a great time.
Both of us were fairly intoxicated at this point, and she was being a lot more touchy with me. I totally wasn't complaining at all.
“Come on guys, let's play a different game!!” Ashlynn slurred, summoning everyone’s attention.
“Well, what do you wanna play?” I asked her flirtatiously, wrapping my arms around her waist from behind.
“Hmm..how abooout..truth or dare?” She smirked up at me.
“Sure, that’s fine with me.” I smirked back at her.
Everyone nodded in agreement, and we all sat down in a circle on the floor.
“Okay, so who’s gonna go first??”

We had been playing the game for about ten minutes now; it consisted of a lot of embarrassing dares, and various questions about sexual encounters.
It wasn’t an awkward atmosphere though; I guess that’s mainly because everyone was drunk.
Ashlynn was scooting closer and closer to me as the game went on. Maybe she didn’t think I’d notice it, but I did. She was practically laying on me at this point.
Just as it became her turn to dare someone, we all heard loud giggling coming from the doorway. We all turned our heads, and saw Bethany and Jack stumbling in, obviously amused by something hilarious.
The people in our group gave them strange looks, and they blinked a few times, realizing where they were.
Jack turned and gave her a bit of a worried look, but she just responded in a smirk and a shrug.
“Come on, Jack. Let’s see what all these cool kids are up to!” She laughed, and plopped down on the couch with a beer in her hand, Jack shrugging and following suit.
They’re drunk out of their minds.
Everyone just rolled their eyes, and turned back into the circle to continue the game.
Ashlynn raised her eyebrows at Jenna, and nodded towards the direction of the couch. Jenna smirked and gave her a small nod in return.
I wonder what that’s all about…
Ashlynn began to start the game back up again.
“Okay..Jenna! Truth or dare?” She grinned mischievously at her.
“Hmm…truth!” Jenna responded, with the exact same expression.
“Okay..is it true that you think Alex and I would be perfect for each other?” Ashlynn giggled, hugging my arm and leaning her head on my shoulder.
“Yeah, I think you guys would make the hottest couple ever, seriously! Hey Brittany, wouldn’t you say so, too?” Jenna turned to smile up at Bethany.
Bethany shot her a death glare, then stretched her mouth up into a forced smile.
“Yeah! Totally.”
She’s fucking pissed.
I still had no idea why.
“So Alex. Truth or dare?” Jenna smirked at me.
“Uhh..”
“Say dare.” I heard Ashlynn whisper in my ear.
“Okay um..dare.” I shrugged.
“Okay, I dare you to make out with Ashlynn!”
Everyone in the circle gasped, and watched us with anticipation.
I raised my eyebrows, and looked down at Ashlynn, who was already smirking up at me, flirtatiously.
“Did you plan this?” I whispered to her.
“I dunno, I might’ve planned ahead a little.” She giggled, twirling her hair around her finger.
“Mmm..that’s cute.” I chuckled.
“You’re cute.” She responded, then grabbed my face to pull me in for a kiss.
I kissed back, and she moved to crawl into my lap.
Score score score!!
The kiss began to get more heated, and everyone started whistling and cheering us on.
I swiped my tongue across her bottom lip to ask for permission, but just when she was about to open her mouth, she violently pulled away with a scream.
I opened my eyes in confusion, but then noticed Bethany standing behind her; bottle tipped over Ashlynn’s head, and beer dripping from the ends of Ashlynn’s hair.
“Beth, did you just-“
“YES SHE DID!! OH MY GOD, I WILL FUCKING RUIN YOU!!” Ashlynn screamed, getting up and pouncing toward Bethany.
Brendon quickly stood from the circle, and held Ashlynn back from ripping Bethany’s head off.
I sprang to action, and grabbed Bethany’s arm.
“I am so so sorry, I’m taking them home right now!” I apologized to Ashlynn, feeling bad when she just rolled her eyes in response.
I grabbed both Bethany and Jack and led them out of the house.
I helped them get in the car, because they were barely even able to stand, in their state.
I began driving to Jack’s house, and Bethany turned to give me a strange look.
“What?” I snapped.
“Um..haven’t you been drinking? Isn’t this like…unsafe??”
“I’m dead. Nothing can alter my brain or functions unless I let it. I could get rid of the effects of alcohol in the blink of an eye, and right now, I’m completely sober. Unlike you too.” I rolled my eyes.
“You really shouldn’t talk about that out loud; Jack is here too, ya know!” She slurred, crossing her arms.
“Jack is knocked out in the backseat.” I said matter-of-factly, not taking my eyes off of the road.
She turned around and sure enough, he was curled up, sleeping in the backseat.
“How did you-“
“I can sense that he’s dreaming.”
“Oh.”
She figured that I didn’t want to talk anymore, so she stayed quiet for the rest of the ride home.

Returning Jack home to his parents was awkward to say the least, when he was asleep in my arms, and reeked of Samuel Adams.
I felt bad for whatever that guy’s fate was when he woke up…he probably won’t even be allowed to leave the house ever again.
Meanwhile, I had pulled up to Bethany’s place, and walked over to help her out of the car. Once she got out, she wiggled her arm from my grip, and angrily headed inside the house.
“Alright, fine. Don’t be mad at me when you bang your head on the stairs!” I rolled my eyes, following after her.
“I’m not even that drunk!” She yelled back, beginning to walk upstairs.
“Well, you sure are drunk enough to pour beer all over someone’s fucking head!” I yelled back at her in anger, while following up the stairs behind her to make sure she didn’t fall.
“Oh, I’ve been wanting to do that for ages, trust me!”
“Why??”
“You see, you just keep on asking me why I hate that conniving, self-centered bitch, but you won’t settle with the fact that I do not want to talk about it.” She said sarcastically, heading into her bedroom.
“Oh my fucking god!! Why are you being so goddamn stubborn?!”
“Oh, I’M stubborn?? You don’t even tell me shit about you and your little ghost story!!” She screamed, turning around to face me.
“You know what? Whatever! I don’t even fucking care why you hate her, but why’d you have to do that?? What were you even thinking, Bethany?!”
“Don’t scold me, I’m not a child.” She pouted, while plopping down on the edge of her bed.
I just sighed in defeat, and sat down next to her. There was no point in even trying to talk to her about it.
“I mean, why do you like her so much, anyway?? She’s such a bitch!” She started speaking again.
“Tell me more.” I nudged her with my elbow.
“I mean…she’s so ugh, and you’re so…wow!!” She continued.
“I’m so wow?” I chuckled at her drunk rambling.
“Yeah…wow. Like..y-you’re so..cute. And warm. Just cute and warm like a teddy bear.” She mused, snuggling her face into my chest.
I wrapped my arm around her shoulders, and chuckled some more.
“Geez Beth, how much did you drink?”
“What’s so hard to believe? You’re cute, it’s a fact. That’s probably why she likes you so much…at least that’s why I like you so much.”
Wait…what?
“What did you just say??”
“I Liiiiiike youuuu. Dumbass.” She slurred.
Shit. Did she just…shit.
“So yeah, that’s why I hate her…well, one of the reasons, at least.”
“So..you’re jealous.” I raised a brow at her.
She sat back up to give me a disgusted look.
“I’m not jealous of her!” She argued.
“Oh really, because I’m sensing some strong jealousy off of you.” I smirked.
“Alexxx, you’re a ghost, not a fucking werewolf!” She giggled, causing me to laugh as well.
“So…you like me, is what you’re saying.”
“Yeah.”
“You mean..like-like me?”
“I like-like you.”
And just hearing her say that was enough to make my cheeks heat up like crazy, and this weird feeling in my gut.
I didn’t know that you could possibly feel this way, but it was a feeling too strong to ignore.
“Well uh…maybe I- maybe I like-like you too.”
“No you don’t.”
“How come I don’t?” I tilted my head in confusion.
“Because. You can’t prove it.”
“Well, what proof do you need?”
“Alex. We’re alone, we’ve confessed our love for each other, and now we’re gazing into each others eyes. What comes next in the love story?” She smirked.
“A kiss to seal the deal.” I responded, remembering the old inside joke we made about cliché romances.
“So do we have a deal?” She raised an eyebrow at me.
I just stared at her for a moment, finding myself getting lost in her beautiful, big blue eyes.
I brought my hand up to her face, and tilted her head up. And the next thing I knew, I was slowly leaning in, until my lips were pressed to hers.
And I felt a rush of amazing feelings when I felt her kiss back.
The kiss was innocent, but lingering.
I loved it. I loved her. I loved her lips.
Wait, what the fuck? What am I even saying? She’s my best friend!
I also kissed Ashlynn tonight, but I had somehow forgotten all about that.
This kiss was somehow better, though.
It felt better to kiss my best friend.
At that moment, Bethany was all I cared about.
When we both pulled away, we were both sporting red cheeks and shy smiles on our faces.
I leaned in to give her a quick peck before whispering,
“Deal.”

Notes

Uh hey...I'm sorry I suck so bad at updating!!
Here, take this Alex and Bethany kiss! Woop woop!! ;)

And you guys. Alex is engaged!!!
He's getting married. Alex is getting MARRIED.
Has it hit you yet? Omg.
Super super happy for him <333

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Title cred: Champagne's For Celebrating (I'll Have A Martini)- Mayday Parade