Chapter 2: Party

Payson woke up from her nap on the sofa in her living room as the door bell rang. She was home alone for 2 weeks because Becca, Mark, and Kim went to go help her grandmother who just had surgery. Payson opened the door only to find Austin Tucker standing there looking annoyed.

"What took you so long?" Austin questioned as he walked in to her house.

"Well Hello to you too!" Payson paused "Austin, you just rang like ten seconds ago. Impatient much?" Payson defended.

"No... the 1st time I rang was like five minutes ago."

Payson thought for a second looking confused. "Oh, sorry I was taking a nap. Must not have heard you."

Austin smirked. "Don't sweat it, Keeler."

As Payson and Austin walked into the living room she asked, "So what are you doing here anyway?"

"Bored out of my mind."

"What about Kaylie?"

"She's having some big family dinner for her dad's birthday." Austin paused. "So, Ms. Keeler what have you been up to on this fine evening?"

"Napping and watching TV."

"Good. Then how would you like to come to a party with me?"

"Uhm… Parties aren't really my thing and you know that"

"Oh come on! I heard Nicky Russo is going to be there!"

"So… why would I care if Nicky was going to be there or not?"

"Don't give me that crap. Isn't he the reason you and Kaylie aren't friends anymore?"

Payson sighed and bit her lip. "I don't want to talk about that, Austin."

Austin scooted over on the couch to get closer to Payson. "Payson look at me." Instead, Payson looked the other way. Austin then turned her face with his finger, so she was looking at him. "You obviously have a lot on your mind because of this whole thing with Kaylie, and your losing your focus. I think a party will help get your mind off things. Consider it."

Before they knew it, their blue eyes were locked on each other, and the only noise left in the house was the sound of cars occasionally passing by from outside. Payson, trying to break off the moment, finally speaks." So uhm, where's this party?"

Austin smiled. "Pick you up at 8." He then got up and left her house.

….

Payson finally got up from the couch after sitting there for 5 minutes thinking about what she just got herself into. Payson has never gotten ready for a party by herself. She knew she couldn't ask Kaylie, and she knew she couldn't ask Lauren because she was probably in Max's bed. This is one of the many times she wishes Emily didn't go spend time with her dad in California for the week. Looks like she will have to try the best she can to remember all the makeup and hair tricks the girls taught her. She looked at her watch, noticing that Austin would be picking her up in less than 2 hours. She had some work to do.

As she walked to her room, she wondered what in the world she was going to wear. She wasn't like Lauren who had a mall in her room. She then remembered that she had a dress that Lauren bought her for her birthday this year. She vowed she would never wear it, so she kept it in the very back of her closet.

She sighed. She might have to break that promise to herself. Payson Keeler was actually going to wear "the skimpiest dress she has ever seen." As she took it out of her closet, she took a deep breath. She pulled out the tight black strapless dress. It was not the fact that it was tight or strapless that made her not want to wear it. It was the fact that it was as short as an oversized t-shirt. Payson reluctantly put on the dress, then added a pair of deep pink high heels. After, she put on her makeup, which was a bit of a challenge. She did the one makeup trick that Lauren taught her. The Smokey Eye. Finally, she curled her hair into loose curls. That all look her about 2 hours. She looked into the mirror, smiling. She was actually kind of proud of herself. She didn't think she could pull it off. She actually looked pretty good.

Before she knew it, the doorbell rang. She then ran downstairs, totally forgetting she had heels on, until she tripped a little bit, but thankfully did not fall. She opened the door, smiling, revealing Austin Tucker. He was turned around talking on the phone with what seemed like Kaylie. He finally ended the phone call, then turned around, smiling. "Hey sorry I was just on the phone with-"His smile then dropped to a shocked face as he looked at Payson all dressed up. "Damn. You clean up nice."

Payson felt her face getting warm and laughed. "Thanks, you don't look so bad yourself! So, you ready?"

"Yep, Shall we, Ms. Keeler?" Austin let out his arm.

"I guess we shall!"

As Payson and Austin walked into the party, there were a series of whistles. Payson blushed for the second time that night.

"Looks like you make a statement in here." Austin whispered into Payson's ear.

"I guess so."

Payson quickly walked away from Austin.

"Hey, where are you going?"

"I'm going to go have some fun!"

"Oh, and I'm not fun?"

"I have to go find myself a dance partner, Austin!" Payson yelled trying to talk over the loud music.

"How about me?"

Payson chuckled. "A SINGLE dance partner, Austin!" Patting him on the shoulder.

"Im not a party-person" Austin mocked Payson from their conversation earlier. Payson rolled her eyes. "Oh, Come on. Just dance with me for a little bit."

Payson contemplated it for a little. "Fine. Your lucky a girl like me would give you the time of day!" Payson joked.

"Haha, Very funny. Come on, Keeler, lets go." Austin pulled Payson to the dance floor.

"Don't forget I'm wearing heels!"

Austin and Payson had already danced to three songs. "You're a pretty good dancer, Keeler." Austin said while they danced to "Letting Go by Sean Kingston"

"I AM an artistic gymnast… so..." Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of a familiar voice.

"Austin Tucker?"

"Austin turned around while Payson's mouth dropped."
"Kaylie?" Austin questioned.

Author's Note: Cliff-Hanger! LOL. Review on what you want to happen. By the way, this is my FIRST fanfiction. So if its bad, sorry. Watch out for chapter 3!