Missy and Torrance pulled up at Miss's house. Cliff was waiting excitedly
at the door, a huge grin plastered on his face and a small velvet box in
his hand. Torrance whispered to Missy, casting a sidelong glance towards
the box. "Is that what I think it is?"
Missy shook her head warily. "Don't get your hopes up, Torr. My brother has no intention of proposing, as far as I know."
She locked the car and walked slowly up the stone steps, while Torrance dashed into Cliff's outstretched arms. He picked her up and twirled her around, giving her a big kiss. Torrance jumped down and grabbed the box eagerly. "Is this the surprise?"
"Well, yeah." Cliff said sheepishly. "I know it's not that much, but I wanted you over here anyway."
Torrance's heart rose in anticipation as she slowly opened the box, holding her breath. Inside was a gleaming silver ID bracelet. "Oh, its beautiful!" breathed Torrance, turning it over to read the inscription out loud.
"To my dear Torrance, you're just what I need! Love always, Cliff-thanks Cliff! I love you so much!" exclaimed Torrance, giving her boy a kiss on the cheek.
Missy walked over to them, a look of realisation on her face.
"Oh my god! Jan and his bitch's party is in only 2 hours! We have to get ready!"
"Do you wanna come, Cliff? I'm sure Jan wouldn't mind-though I'm not sure about Lina!"
Cliff pretended to think about it. "Yeah, sure!" he said, a smile spreading on his face.
The Pantone's front door opened, and the two best friends stepped out, totally transformed. Missy wore dark denim hipster flares, rhinestone belt slung low. A midriff peasant blouse exposed her toned stomach and belly ring. Chunky black platforms covered her feet, and a delicate silver chain adorned her neck.
Torrance was equally gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder black blouse, studded red mini and strappy black heels. A red rose choker encircled her neck, her new silver bracelet on her wrist. Both girls hair were in sexy, tousled updos, their make-up immaculate.
Cliff leant on the Beetle, waiting in a simple white shirt and baggy army- fatigue pants, 'The Clash' embroidered on one pocket. He grinned and wolf- whistled in approval.
Cliff, Missy and Torrance arrived at Jan's house, half an hour earlier than the set time. They walked across the huge green lawn to the front door, and rang the bell. Lina answered the door, dressed like a playboy bunny. She was wearing a black semi-transparent halter split down to the navel, a black bow tie and silver hotpants. Bunny ears sat atop her head and black knee-high f**k me boots covered her large feet.
Torrance whispered in disgust to her friends. "Is this what she wears to parties?"
"Jan, your loser friends are here!" yelled Lina, turning her head so her words could be more clearly heard.
"Nice to see you too!" sneered Missy to Lina's turned head. Lina snapped her head back and gazed provocatively at the new bait, Cliff. Cliff stuck her finger up at her, Miss and Torr giggling. Lina glared and stormed off, pushing past Jan as he approached his guests. Cliff pulled his sister and girlfriend in to face Jan. Missy's heart leapt, as he looked particularly fine that night in an open-necked checked shirt and blue baggy skater jeans.
"Missy, you're looking particularly fine tonight." Jan said with a grin. Missy blinked as she had a feeling of déjà vu. "Oh, and you too, Torrance!"
Missy's eyes glazed over as she began to fantasise…Torrance saw this, and promptly but discreetly poked her in the back, releasing her from her trance.
"Um, thanks Jan!" said Torrance quickly for the both of them.
"Come on! There's a long night of partying to come! Oh and Cliff, I've got a sufficient supply of Clash records which we can play tonight." Jan motioned for his guests to follow him through his huge furnished house towards the back yard. Cliff clasped his hands together. "Thankyou!" he whispered upwards.
Jan's backyard was a dream. It was covered in glittering coloured lights, the large fountain in the middle glowing as light reflected off it. A makeshift dance floor was made on top of the huge pool, a sheet of strong clear Perspex placed on top, hundreds of lit coloured candles floating under it.
"Don't worry, the Perspex can hold you all without breaking. We tested an elephant on it this afternoon!" Jan said, grinning at Missy. "It's absolutely beautiful." Missy breathed, astonished how different Jan's backyard was to its usual.
"Okay people, this party can not go wrong-or so I hope! The food table is over here, and the drinks table is over there." Jan pointed to three huge tables, covered in white tablecloths. " I hired a DJ, who is over there. Ask him to play whatever-the guy is a genius! Just mingle and enjoy tonight!" Jan turned and walked back inside his house to give his girlfriend some support (for what, Jan didn't know.)
Torrance saw Missy's miserable look and gave her a reassuring hug. " Come on, Miss! There's no point trying to catch his attention all night, when he's preoccupied with her!" Missy gave in reluctantly and walked over to the food table for some munchies. Jan came back outside, Lina behind him, still glaring at Cliff.
Who are those guys? Missy wondered as three guys she had never seen before walked through the door. "Hey Jan! Who are your friends?" she shouted to Jan, pointing, catching his and the other three guys' attention.
"Miss, don't you know it is rude to point? This is Josh Ryan, Jesus James, Gordon Savvy," said Jan, introducing the guys in turn. "Guys, meet Missy Pantone, one of my best buddies ever." Jan squeezed Missy tight as she grinned. "Apart from Les, that is, and here he is now!"
Les and Tim walked in and greeted Jan, slapping hands. Les went over to Torrance and Missy and gave them each big hugs.
"Hey guys! How are you doing? And who's the friend, Torr?"
"Hey! This is my boyfriend Cliff. He's also Miss's bro." Cliff smiled and shook hands with Les. Les grinned. "Ooh, family relations!"
Soon Casey and Daniel arrived, followed closely by Courtney and Whitney. Whitney gazed and Daniel's retreating ass, smiling to herself. Seeing Jan's friends as fresh meat, Courtney tried to entice them with her usual spanky routine. All three guys fell for it, totally under her spell, doing whatever she wanted them to. "…and, can you carry me over here? Thanks guys, you are all such sweeties!"
Music started, and the DJ added a funky beat to Mandy Moore's 'I Wanna Be With You', which everyone could dance to. Cliff took Torrance's hand and led her onto the makeshift dance floor, and the two danced the night away. Seeing this, Whitney shyly walked over to Daniel.
"Hey, um Daniel! I don't suppose you want to dance with me?"
Daniel smiled as he obliged. "Sure, why not? I'd love to." He pulled Whitney to the dance floor, leaving Casey all alone. Leering, Josh came over to her.
"Are you wearing spanky pants?" he asked, looking her up and down. Casey decided he had a few too many to drink, and shook her head. "Aah, no. You see, I get changed after school." Josh looked disappointed and walked back to Courtney, who was being fed grapes by the other two love-struck boys.
Casey was all alone again, and a little tear slid down her cheek as she watched everyone else having fun. Les saw how forlorn and lost Casey looked, and took pity on her. Pulling Tim with him, he ran over to her.
"Come on Case, it takes three to tango! Lets dance!" Casey grinned as all three walked over to the pool, all her previous hang-ups gone.
While Jan's friends took toilet breaks, Courtney decided to make things a little more interesting. Walking over to the preoccupied DJ, she bent over and snapped her spankys. The DJ gawked and stared, his gaze transfixed on Courtney's rear end. Whitney heard the snap, and looked over. Motioning for Daniel to stay put, she walked over to Courtney and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Courtney, why are you still wearing your cheerleading skirt?"
Courtney faltered as she failed to think of a good answer. "Er, well, I, um, didn't have time to…"
Whitney looked sympathetically at her friend. "Was it laundry day today, Courtney?" she asked gently. Courtney looked down at her feet and mumbled quietly, "Yes."
Whitney gave Courtney a hug in hope to make her feel better. Josh, Jesus and Gordon made their way over to Courtney again, carrying huge feather fans and a velvet settee.
"We'll take it from here, Whitney," Gordon informed her.
"Where did you get those exotic items from, Gordon?" Whitney asked, an inquisitive look on her face. Gordon shrugged. "We found them in the room under the stairs. There's lots more items like these."
Jesus added with a grin, "We reckon Jan went through a Cleopatra phase, what with all those jewelled headdresses down there!"
Whitney giggled and ran off towards Daniel. Carver ran in, looking sexy but flustered in a sparkly blue boob tube and white mini.
"Whew! Sorry I'm late, Jan! My car broke down so I had to run all the way here!"
Gordon and Jesus looked on admiringly. "Hello, and who might you be?" asked Jesus.
Carver looked down shyly (no guy had ever noticed her before!). "M-my name is Katie Carver, but all my friends just address me by my last name."
Gordon licked his lips. "Have you seen this fabulous dance floor yet, Carver?" he asked her softly as he and Jesus led her away.
Courtney stifled a shriek as the previous Miss Lard-face of the squad stole two of her man-servants. Josh saw her face, ready to crumple into tears, and put an arm around her. "Don't worry, Courtie! I'm still here for you."
Courtney looked into Josh's big chocolate brown eyes, and pulled him close for a hug, tears of happiness running down her face, feelings of insecurity disappearing.
A dark-haired beauty and a blond Adonis entered the backyard, the blond looking slightly nervous. Darcy called out to Jan, who was dancing extremely close with Lina.
"Jan! Hi! I'm late, duh, because of my friend here. Jan, this is my neighbour, Jay Warner. Do you remember him?" A blank look came over Jan's face.
"I, um, tried out for your squad last year?" Jay prompted him.
"Oh, now I know who you are!" Jan broke out into a silly grin. "Well, whatever man, like they say, the more the merrier!"
'Yeah, ok, ok. Anyway, I was just explaining why I came so late, 'cause Jay's so shy, it took me AGES to convince him!" Darcy lightly smacked Jay across the head. He smiled and rubbed his head gently.
Meanwhile Les looked to see who the newcomers were. "Isn't that the ballet guy from tryouts last year? I think his name was Jay, or something."
Tim looked up from his half eaten chicken salad. "What?"
Missy shook her head warily. "Don't get your hopes up, Torr. My brother has no intention of proposing, as far as I know."
She locked the car and walked slowly up the stone steps, while Torrance dashed into Cliff's outstretched arms. He picked her up and twirled her around, giving her a big kiss. Torrance jumped down and grabbed the box eagerly. "Is this the surprise?"
"Well, yeah." Cliff said sheepishly. "I know it's not that much, but I wanted you over here anyway."
Torrance's heart rose in anticipation as she slowly opened the box, holding her breath. Inside was a gleaming silver ID bracelet. "Oh, its beautiful!" breathed Torrance, turning it over to read the inscription out loud.
"To my dear Torrance, you're just what I need! Love always, Cliff-thanks Cliff! I love you so much!" exclaimed Torrance, giving her boy a kiss on the cheek.
Missy walked over to them, a look of realisation on her face.
"Oh my god! Jan and his bitch's party is in only 2 hours! We have to get ready!"
"Do you wanna come, Cliff? I'm sure Jan wouldn't mind-though I'm not sure about Lina!"
Cliff pretended to think about it. "Yeah, sure!" he said, a smile spreading on his face.
The Pantone's front door opened, and the two best friends stepped out, totally transformed. Missy wore dark denim hipster flares, rhinestone belt slung low. A midriff peasant blouse exposed her toned stomach and belly ring. Chunky black platforms covered her feet, and a delicate silver chain adorned her neck.
Torrance was equally gorgeous in an off-the-shoulder black blouse, studded red mini and strappy black heels. A red rose choker encircled her neck, her new silver bracelet on her wrist. Both girls hair were in sexy, tousled updos, their make-up immaculate.
Cliff leant on the Beetle, waiting in a simple white shirt and baggy army- fatigue pants, 'The Clash' embroidered on one pocket. He grinned and wolf- whistled in approval.
Cliff, Missy and Torrance arrived at Jan's house, half an hour earlier than the set time. They walked across the huge green lawn to the front door, and rang the bell. Lina answered the door, dressed like a playboy bunny. She was wearing a black semi-transparent halter split down to the navel, a black bow tie and silver hotpants. Bunny ears sat atop her head and black knee-high f**k me boots covered her large feet.
Torrance whispered in disgust to her friends. "Is this what she wears to parties?"
"Jan, your loser friends are here!" yelled Lina, turning her head so her words could be more clearly heard.
"Nice to see you too!" sneered Missy to Lina's turned head. Lina snapped her head back and gazed provocatively at the new bait, Cliff. Cliff stuck her finger up at her, Miss and Torr giggling. Lina glared and stormed off, pushing past Jan as he approached his guests. Cliff pulled his sister and girlfriend in to face Jan. Missy's heart leapt, as he looked particularly fine that night in an open-necked checked shirt and blue baggy skater jeans.
"Missy, you're looking particularly fine tonight." Jan said with a grin. Missy blinked as she had a feeling of déjà vu. "Oh, and you too, Torrance!"
Missy's eyes glazed over as she began to fantasise…Torrance saw this, and promptly but discreetly poked her in the back, releasing her from her trance.
"Um, thanks Jan!" said Torrance quickly for the both of them.
"Come on! There's a long night of partying to come! Oh and Cliff, I've got a sufficient supply of Clash records which we can play tonight." Jan motioned for his guests to follow him through his huge furnished house towards the back yard. Cliff clasped his hands together. "Thankyou!" he whispered upwards.
Jan's backyard was a dream. It was covered in glittering coloured lights, the large fountain in the middle glowing as light reflected off it. A makeshift dance floor was made on top of the huge pool, a sheet of strong clear Perspex placed on top, hundreds of lit coloured candles floating under it.
"Don't worry, the Perspex can hold you all without breaking. We tested an elephant on it this afternoon!" Jan said, grinning at Missy. "It's absolutely beautiful." Missy breathed, astonished how different Jan's backyard was to its usual.
"Okay people, this party can not go wrong-or so I hope! The food table is over here, and the drinks table is over there." Jan pointed to three huge tables, covered in white tablecloths. " I hired a DJ, who is over there. Ask him to play whatever-the guy is a genius! Just mingle and enjoy tonight!" Jan turned and walked back inside his house to give his girlfriend some support (for what, Jan didn't know.)
Torrance saw Missy's miserable look and gave her a reassuring hug. " Come on, Miss! There's no point trying to catch his attention all night, when he's preoccupied with her!" Missy gave in reluctantly and walked over to the food table for some munchies. Jan came back outside, Lina behind him, still glaring at Cliff.
Who are those guys? Missy wondered as three guys she had never seen before walked through the door. "Hey Jan! Who are your friends?" she shouted to Jan, pointing, catching his and the other three guys' attention.
"Miss, don't you know it is rude to point? This is Josh Ryan, Jesus James, Gordon Savvy," said Jan, introducing the guys in turn. "Guys, meet Missy Pantone, one of my best buddies ever." Jan squeezed Missy tight as she grinned. "Apart from Les, that is, and here he is now!"
Les and Tim walked in and greeted Jan, slapping hands. Les went over to Torrance and Missy and gave them each big hugs.
"Hey guys! How are you doing? And who's the friend, Torr?"
"Hey! This is my boyfriend Cliff. He's also Miss's bro." Cliff smiled and shook hands with Les. Les grinned. "Ooh, family relations!"
Soon Casey and Daniel arrived, followed closely by Courtney and Whitney. Whitney gazed and Daniel's retreating ass, smiling to herself. Seeing Jan's friends as fresh meat, Courtney tried to entice them with her usual spanky routine. All three guys fell for it, totally under her spell, doing whatever she wanted them to. "…and, can you carry me over here? Thanks guys, you are all such sweeties!"
Music started, and the DJ added a funky beat to Mandy Moore's 'I Wanna Be With You', which everyone could dance to. Cliff took Torrance's hand and led her onto the makeshift dance floor, and the two danced the night away. Seeing this, Whitney shyly walked over to Daniel.
"Hey, um Daniel! I don't suppose you want to dance with me?"
Daniel smiled as he obliged. "Sure, why not? I'd love to." He pulled Whitney to the dance floor, leaving Casey all alone. Leering, Josh came over to her.
"Are you wearing spanky pants?" he asked, looking her up and down. Casey decided he had a few too many to drink, and shook her head. "Aah, no. You see, I get changed after school." Josh looked disappointed and walked back to Courtney, who was being fed grapes by the other two love-struck boys.
Casey was all alone again, and a little tear slid down her cheek as she watched everyone else having fun. Les saw how forlorn and lost Casey looked, and took pity on her. Pulling Tim with him, he ran over to her.
"Come on Case, it takes three to tango! Lets dance!" Casey grinned as all three walked over to the pool, all her previous hang-ups gone.
While Jan's friends took toilet breaks, Courtney decided to make things a little more interesting. Walking over to the preoccupied DJ, she bent over and snapped her spankys. The DJ gawked and stared, his gaze transfixed on Courtney's rear end. Whitney heard the snap, and looked over. Motioning for Daniel to stay put, she walked over to Courtney and tapped her on the shoulder.
"Courtney, why are you still wearing your cheerleading skirt?"
Courtney faltered as she failed to think of a good answer. "Er, well, I, um, didn't have time to…"
Whitney looked sympathetically at her friend. "Was it laundry day today, Courtney?" she asked gently. Courtney looked down at her feet and mumbled quietly, "Yes."
Whitney gave Courtney a hug in hope to make her feel better. Josh, Jesus and Gordon made their way over to Courtney again, carrying huge feather fans and a velvet settee.
"We'll take it from here, Whitney," Gordon informed her.
"Where did you get those exotic items from, Gordon?" Whitney asked, an inquisitive look on her face. Gordon shrugged. "We found them in the room under the stairs. There's lots more items like these."
Jesus added with a grin, "We reckon Jan went through a Cleopatra phase, what with all those jewelled headdresses down there!"
Whitney giggled and ran off towards Daniel. Carver ran in, looking sexy but flustered in a sparkly blue boob tube and white mini.
"Whew! Sorry I'm late, Jan! My car broke down so I had to run all the way here!"
Gordon and Jesus looked on admiringly. "Hello, and who might you be?" asked Jesus.
Carver looked down shyly (no guy had ever noticed her before!). "M-my name is Katie Carver, but all my friends just address me by my last name."
Gordon licked his lips. "Have you seen this fabulous dance floor yet, Carver?" he asked her softly as he and Jesus led her away.
Courtney stifled a shriek as the previous Miss Lard-face of the squad stole two of her man-servants. Josh saw her face, ready to crumple into tears, and put an arm around her. "Don't worry, Courtie! I'm still here for you."
Courtney looked into Josh's big chocolate brown eyes, and pulled him close for a hug, tears of happiness running down her face, feelings of insecurity disappearing.
A dark-haired beauty and a blond Adonis entered the backyard, the blond looking slightly nervous. Darcy called out to Jan, who was dancing extremely close with Lina.
"Jan! Hi! I'm late, duh, because of my friend here. Jan, this is my neighbour, Jay Warner. Do you remember him?" A blank look came over Jan's face.
"I, um, tried out for your squad last year?" Jay prompted him.
"Oh, now I know who you are!" Jan broke out into a silly grin. "Well, whatever man, like they say, the more the merrier!"
'Yeah, ok, ok. Anyway, I was just explaining why I came so late, 'cause Jay's so shy, it took me AGES to convince him!" Darcy lightly smacked Jay across the head. He smiled and rubbed his head gently.
Meanwhile Les looked to see who the newcomers were. "Isn't that the ballet guy from tryouts last year? I think his name was Jay, or something."
Tim looked up from his half eaten chicken salad. "What?"