Last chapter was a transition… I needed to get to the party…
Joe drove Mary home a few minutes later. Mary got out awkwardly as Joe said he would pick her up at 8:30. Mary ran into her house and called Miley.
"Miley!" Mary almost yelled into the phone when her friend picked up.
"Hey Mary. I heard you when out with Joe today! You two together yet?" Miley laughed into the phone.
"Very funny, Miley. He invited me out to that party tonight! You're going right?"
"Of course! I'm so happy you're coming. I miss spending time with you. I have to go, I'm with Nick. He's helping me pick out something to wear."
Mary remembered the times back in 6th grade when she used to help Miley get ready for these parties she thought she would never be invited too. She missed watching her friend be so thankful for her help.
"Ok, remember, use protection!" Mary joked to her friend.
"Very funny Mary. I'll see you later." Miley said before hanging up.
Mary sighed and went into her closet. The party was in 3 hours. She waited then picked out an ivory bubble tunic to wear over black leggings. The shirt was a little baggy, but she liked it that way. She made her way into the bathroom and began to apply makeup. She used liquid eyeliner and applied a light coat of mascara to her naturally dark eyelashes.
She looked at herself and smiled. Was this the night she would finally get with Joe Jonas? She took a deep breath and went to her computer. She was nervous about what would happen tonight. She hoped it wouldn't be awkward. I mean, she had never been kissed and was worried that with her lack of experience, she wouldn't know what to do if they kissed. She laughed at her imagination.
"Joe Jonas, kissing me?" she laughed as she thought out loud. "I wish…"
The clock finally hit 8:35 and Mary heard a knock at the door. She walked to it and grabbed her black Gucci bag off the table near the door. She opened the door to find Joe leaning against the house. He turned to her and his mouth gaped open. She blushed profusely as he turned to her.
"Wow, you look great" Joe smirked at her. She smiled tenderly as she looked at him. He wore dark skinny jeans with a white Hanes t-shirt. His pin straight hair swept across his face and he shook his keys almost looking nervous.
"Joe Jonas, nervous? Couldn't be." Mary thought, only in her dreams…
"So… let's go." Joe said darting his eyes toward the car. Why was he acting like this? Mary had never seen him be anything other than cocky and for some reason, this was making her feel more confident.
"Yeah." She said, as Joe opened the door to the car for her. He looked at her intently then shut the door, walking over to the driver's side and slipped in.
She reached for the radio and "Low" by Flo Rida came on. He looked at her.
"What?" she asked, suddenly feeling less confident. Maybe she went a little too far.
"Nothing." He smiled looking away. He turned up the volume and pulled out of her driveway. Every once in a while he turned to look at Mary and every time, Mary's heart began to pound.
She tried so hard to not let it show, but Miley said she showed every emotion on her face and that she was easy to read. She didn't think it was true because Joe seemed to be confused and she hoped it wasn't because of the way she was acting.
"She's so different… and beautiful" Joe thought. He started feeling different and his stomach churned. What was this feeling? He had felt it before, but this was stronger then anything he ever felt. He decided to ignore it, but couldn't help but stare at Mary at every red light they hit.
Joe pulled towards a white house and music could be hear from outside. The house was enormous. There was a huge window that revealed a large chandelier. Mary instantly thought that this was going to be the best high school party she had ever gone to, and her first, for that matter.
Joe went around the car and opened the door for Mary and offered her his hand. She took it smiling and they began to walk up to the colossal double doors. Joe opened the door and led them inside. Mary remarked how the first twenty kids they saw, all said hello to Joe. She knew he was popular, but come on! He let go of her hand within the first 10 seconds.
"Do you want a drink?" he asked, staring into her eyes.
"Sure, thanks" Mary answered. As he left, she looked around for Miley.
"Hey you!" she heard someone behind her yell.
"Miles! Hey!" she turned and saw Miley there as she quickly pulled her into a hug. Nick stood behind her looking at Mary with timid eyes. What was with the Jonas' tonight? They were all looking at her strangely.
"Hi Nick." Mary said calmly, quickly regretting it after seeing the surprised look on his face. Was Mary seriously talking to him? He usually had to start a conversation to get a one word answer. This was strange, he felt strange.
"Hello." He said as Miley turned and stared at him.
"Ok… So where's Joe?" Miley asked.
"He went to get some drinks." Mary said.
"Good idea. Hey Nick. Want to get some drinks?" Miley suggested to him. Nick nodded and walked away. He wore a Elvis Costello t-shirt with blue jeans and his curls were in perfect place.
"Well that was awkward." Miley told Mary. Mary laughed and so did Miley. "He was acting so weird. Almost like he was uncomfortable or in love with you." Miley said laughing at the thought. They were way too in love.
Mary laughed hard at that. Whenever she spoke to Nick, it was always small talk and he seemed so lost. She couldn't understand how he was in love. How could someone who didn't know who he was himself, try to learn who someone else was and love them for it? It was simply impossible. But from what Miley said, it was far from that.
Joe suddenly appeared next to Mary handing her a drink. He was a good 6 inches taller than her which made sense from their 2 year age difference. Mary was turning 16 while Joe had just turned 18. She loved the fact that she was at a cool high school party with a senior when she was just a sophomore. Nick and Miley were both 15 and in her grade (obviously).
Joe looked over at Miley and blushed. Wait, did he just blush? Nah, maybe it was just the lighting, or lack of it might I add. Miley sensed his embarrassment and took it as a hint to leave them alone.
"Ok, I'm going to find Nick. You two have fun. I'll see you later."
Mary and Joe said bye and turned to each other. Mary drank a little.
"This taste funny." She said. Mary usually didn't drink because when she did, she got drunk fast and it wasn't a pretty sight. She decided to ignore the flavor and finished the drink fast.
"Woah, you drank that fast. Let me go get you another one." Joe said taking her cup. "Now, don't go anywhere" he whispered into her ear sending chills down her spine. She watched him go away and her vision was a little blurry. She determined it was just the lighting and disregarded it. This was going to be a fun night.