Bryce lights up. “I love vodka coolers.”
Nat looks at Bryce. “Like I said, whatever you like.” Bryce looks away. I give Nat a look and hopes he catches on that I think he’s a dick. He doesn’t seem to care though.
Nat walks back out into the crowd of party goers. I shut the front door behind me.
“So, should we raid the asshole’s fridge?” I ask. Danna and Bryce gladly agree.
The three of us walk through the living room. I notice my outfit is catching some attention. I don’t completely mind. I’m wearing a sweater that ends right above my navel, and tight blue jeans. I wanted to get Jaxson’s attention tonight.
The three of us grab drinks and watch the party from the sidelines.
I miss Candice at times like this. She loved parties. She loved being the center of attention at them. I enjoyed watching her make an ass out of herself. We had great times together. I’ve been pretty depressed not being able to contact her. I sent her a message on social media letting her know I would get a new phone soon, and that I was okay.
I look at my new friends - the Outsiders. They seem so natural at the back of the party, nodding their heads to the beat of the music. I used to think I was the type to jump out and have fun like Candice. I didn’t feel the urge to though. I wanted to chill in the back with my friends. I’m not sure if it was because I was nervous to be here, or if I was realizing I never was as outgoing as Candice.
I scan the room looking for Jaxson but can’t find him anywhere. After a half hour of bopping our heads in the corner, watching the drunk student body in front of us, I’m starting to lose hope.
Selena bumps into me, knocking some of my drink onto my sweater. I look at her coldly. She smiles back.
“What’s going on, losers?” She asks.
I give her the middle finger in response. As if her friends can smell the drama, they come running up on either side of Selena. With her minion friendsbeside her, Selena’s confident smile glows. What the fuck are their names again?
“Nice outfit, Noelle.” Selena continues. “How many players are you hoping will take it off tonight?”
I smile. “Lance liked my outfit too. You guys both have good taste.”
Her eyes widen. I almost feel like she might slap me. At this party, outside of school, I would welcome it. She touches me and I’m kicking a rich bitch’s ass tonight.
“Just fuck off Selena.” Bryce says.
“Don’t you have a cock to suck?” She says back in a snarky voice.
“Your father is still recovering from yesterday, but maybe tomorrow.”
Mary looks at us. “You gutter skanks are so disgusting.”
Danna takes a step forward. “Breaking news! I’m going to kick your ass if you don’t shut up.”
Bryce and I look at her amused. Haven’t seen bad ass Danna ever. I kind of like it.
Selena and her minions take the hint, each giving us a different gesture of disgust and fuck off into the party.
The three of us laugh. I turn back, and Jaxson is standing beside me. “Hey.” He says with a smirk. “I was waiting for you all night.”
“Here I am.” I say.
Jaxson looks over at Bryce and Danna. “You guys cool if I steal her away for a little?” They both nod their heads.
“You didn’t ask me.” I say with a smile.
“I already knew the answer.”
Jaxson grabs my hand and leads me to the backyard. Lights are strung across a large pool. The outside of the party has a whole different aura than inside. Girls in scantily clad bikinis are scattered around the pool. A group is gathered in the pool taking turns with a beer bong.
Jaxson leads me towards a cabana bed, that has a cloth draped around it. Another couple is laying inside. Jaxson looks at the guy, nods his head to the left, and they quickly leave.
We lay on the cabana bed and look at each other. I know why he took me here. It’s about the most privacy we can manage at this party, besides going into one of Nat’s rooms. I give him an innocent look, as if I don’t realize he’s going to try his A game on me tonight. I’m not sure if he realizes, I will let him.
Instead he just looks at me. I’m not sure how to read his expression. Part of me knows what he wants, the other is unsure. It’s as if he has a little devil and angel on his shoulders and he isn’t sure who to listen to.
I break the ice. “Is this the part where we make out furiously?”
He shrugs. “That’s the plan.”
“So, big guy, you going to make your move?” I raise a challenging eyebrow at him.
“I’m not sure if that’s what you want though.”
“Why’s that.”
“I live with him, Elle. I hear things.”
“Chase?” He nods his head. I don’t know how to respond. I’m not one to play the field like this, but I truly don’t know what I want. Do I have to decide right now? “What if I’m interested in both of you?”
Jaxson grabs my hand and guides me on to his midsection. I sit on his lap, staring at him. “I know what I want.”
I glance down. “I can tell.”
He leans closer to me and we kiss. His lips are hard but coordinated. He moves his tongue in my mouth like a pro, giving me shivers.
“Have I talked you into team Jaxson yet?”
I laugh. “Like I said, undecided.”
“I will do anything you want me to do, to help change your mind.”
“Maybe I want you to figure out what I like by yourself; more fun that way- for me.”
Jaxson wrestles me under him. His kisses me more sensually. I feel his powerful shoulders as he does. I work my hands down
