The word had gotten around the city, and the police department, about what happened at Jake Griffin's house the previous night. The next day there are policemen at the school, questioning students who are suspected to have been at the party. The police have already interviewed almost everyone on the list, getting down to the very last name.
Sarah walks into the room, rather uncomfortably. She is instructed to take a seat.
"So Miss Mertueil, fancy seeing you on the list." Officer Gordon begins.
Sarah quickly looks out of the window. Sarah was arrested the previous year on the charge of possession. Sarah had the charges dropped thanks to her parent's connections.
"Yeah… how about that." Sarah said with sarcasm in her voice.
"Look, we need information about the impersonation of policemen from last night." Gordon said, taking a seat on the desk behind him.
"I don't really know anything. I was just coming back in when everyone started to yell cops. I got out of there as quickly as I could…" She said, fidgeting with her jeans.
"Sarah, we know you're lying. Your friend Miss Willows stated you had an encounter with a man." He said, referring down to a piece of paper.
"No no. I really don't know anything." Sarah said standing. "Now I have a class to attend so if you don't mind I need to go." She says quickly, opening the door and leaving.
Sarah is full of lies. She has no intention of returning to class. She walks from the building, passing two policemen on her way out. She quickly takes her keys from her purse and gets into her car. She exhales slowly as she rests her head on the seat. She just doesn't understand why it is a big deal. There is nothing going on in Gotham, well nothing out of the ordinary. It has been weeks since the last Two-Face sighting and Sarah is more than happy about that.
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A few weeks have gone by, the scandal barely being talked about. Sarah hasn't bothered with going back out to parties in those few weeks. Tonight is different. Something about tonight makes her feel as if everything is healed and a new night is at hand.
She stands in front of her closet, wondering what to wear. Sarah and Katie are planning on going to the first party at Jake's house since that night. Katie is sitting on Sarah's bed, watching as Sarah throws clothes at her. Sarah finally settles with a purple top and a pair of black shorts with a pair of black flip flops that connect around the ankle. She puts her hair in her trademark ponytail, her make-up neutral.
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They pull up to the overcrowded drive way and make their way up the familiar path. People are laughing and once again, Sarah is greeted by many of her friends and classmates. Jake finds her quickly, bringing a guy along with him. He is pale and rather cute. He has curly dirty blondish hair. As the two got closer, Sarah can see scars next to his mouth. Sarah is instantly turned off. The man appears shy as Jake and himself approach.
"Sarah! I want you to meet someone. Sarah, this is Jack Napier." He said, smiling towards her.
Sarah's eyes looked him over and replied sarcastically, "Charmed I'm sure." Laughter being heard in her voice.
"Don't mind her Jack, Sarah is a bitch." He tells him, handing Sarah her usual drink.
"Yeah, I've come into contact with a few of them. The scars ruin it." He said, looking rather nervous.
Sarah agrees in her mind with him. She takes a sip from her drink and tries to act like a decent human being.
"They aren't that noticeable." She assures him.
"Shall we?" Jake inquires looking at the two in front of him.
"We?" Sarah asks, raising her eyebrows.
"Don't worry Sarah, he is the one providing." Jake says flicking his nose.
Sarah looks from Jake to Jack. She bites the inside of her lip and drinks more from her cup. She walks past the both of them and upstairs, to Jake's parents bedroom.
Once they are in, Jack takes out a bag full of cocaine, another bag containing little pills identified as ecstasy. Jack licks his lips. Sarah has her head tilted back, lips partly open. She takes another gulp from her cup, licking her lips afterwards. Jack's eyes have glanced from the bag of drugs and Sarah. Jake is currently separating the coke into lines, enough for the three to snort. Sarah keeps glancing from the drugs to Jack. Jake takes out a dollar bill and rolls it quickly, snorting the line and sitting back. Jack goes next, acting the same Jake does.
"Pussies." Sarah muttered, laughing.
She takes the rolled up bill and snorts two lines quickly. She set the bill on the table and sits back, breathing in through her nose. Her eyes flutter shut as she licks her lips. She picks her cup up and drinks the very last of her drink. Jake offers to refill it, giving him an excuse to return to the party. Sarah hands the cup over to him and hears the door shut. All that remain in the room are Sarah and Jack.
"So, Jack." She begins.
"So, Sarah." He replies. She giggles lightly.
"How do you know Jake?" She asks, opening her eyes, glancing over to him.
Jack leans back, flipping the dollar bill in his fingers. His legs are spread, the one hand laying on his thigh. He has an eery look in his eyes.
"We met through mutual friends." He simply states.
The door opens. Jake is returning to hand her the refilled cup. He looks down at Sarah, questions lurking in his eyes. Sarah waves her hand to let him leave. She takes a sip from her drink and sets it on the table the coke once was. Her insides are telling her to get out of the room, however Jack has this luring presence she never noticed when they were downstairs.
"Do you want to know how I got these scars?" He asks, his face hidden by darkness.
"No, I don't. I want to know why you are still sitting in that chair and not over here kissing me." Sarah replies, her heart pounding.
She hears him laugh. "Why don't you come over here?" He asked her.
"I'm shy." She answers. She grabs her drink, leaning over to try and see his face better. His pale skin glimmers in the light that hit certain spots. She sips her drink and places it on the table.
Sarah pushes herself up from the chair and begins to walk towards him, pulling her purple top off. She tosses it carelessly to the floor. Jack doesn't move from his original position. She leans down, her hands smoothly climbing up his thighs. He moves his hand out of the way in order for Sarah to place herself on his lap. She runs her fingers through his curly hair, grabbing it to pull his face back to meet hers. Her fingertips glide across his lips. She brings her lips down to his, in a drunken fashion. She shuts her eyes as her lips meet his, Jack keeps his open. She bites his lower lip causing him to grunt, opening his mouth enough for her to invade his mouth with her tongue.
The door opens causing Sarah to quickly bring herself away from Jack. It was just a random couple wanting to hook up. Sarah grabs her shirts and her drink and quickly walks from the room. Her cheeks are scarlet red, realizing she just made out with a complete stranger.