Jessica Delphi Snow POV:
Yesterday was the best day of my life. I spent a whole day with the hottest guy on Earth, all to myself.
We talked and chatted and we had a picnic. He's really sweet and he called be beautiful.
I don't want a relationship with anyone right now. Kadrian changed me, he used me and tried to force me into something I didn't want. I'm eighteen; I deserve to be treated right. I was thinking, when we were talking what if we began dating? But I had quickly shoved it aside because I am eighteen, and Lorenzo is twenty-five. So weird. He's seven years older than me, which means when he was eighteen, I was eleven. Ugh!
I'm carried away in my thoughts before I hear a call from Lily.
"JESS COME HERE!"
I so I do. I dress in something acceptable for indoors and clumsily walk down to wherever Lily is.
I see her in the kitchen, making pancakes and there's a boy in here. He's kind of cute and he looks smart. Lily turns to me with a beam on her face.
"Oh. My. God! Guess what Jessica!" she squeals.
I'm confused about what she's talking about. So I spill a confused expression on my face.
"You're going out with curlytops?" I ask, referring to the curly red haired boy.
She blushes. "Well, yes but that's not what I wanted to tell you. There's a mini party tonight. At Thommy's apartment. Only a select few are invited, Me, Thommy, You and your boyfriend!"
That's actually really exciting, the first mini party. But I frown. Lorenzo isn't my boyfriend; he's only a really good friend.
"Lily. Lorenzo isn't my boyfriend." I start.
"Oh, bitch please! You're gorgeous. He's hot. You spent all day with him yesterday, of course he's your boyfriend!" I notice that Curlytops, known as Thommy looks hurt.
"Lily. Lorenzo and I are not dating. And I do not have a crush on him. I'm not ready for a relationship right now!"
I walk over to Lily and pull her over to my bedroom.
"Lily. My last boyfriend tried to rape me. I do not want a relationship right now, okay? I whisper.
Lily looks shocked. "He tried to rape you?"
"Yes. So I kicked his balls until they were bleeding and I broke up with him. I never want to see him again. Ever. So, I am not going to get into another relationship anytime soon. OK?"
Lily blinks and nods. We walk back to Thommy, but I prefer to call him CurlyTops.
"Ok, so me, you, Thommy, and your friend can come. Theres about two hundred other people coming, most people will be outside. There will be music, dancing and drinks. So excited! Would you like to join us?" Lily rephrases.
I nod and I text Lorenzo, with the details for the mini party.
Cool. I'll be there. He texts back.
Thommy goes home, probably getting the house ready for tonight. Lily spends all day trying to pick out a nice dress. A tight, short black one. It's really slutty. It's cut to make her boobs look bigger, in fact they're almost popping out of the dress. I disapprove but Lily refuses to change it. "Jessica, this is what guys want. Get with the fashion!" she says.
I however choose something simple. Blue jeans that accentuate my waist, white flats and a red top. I do my hair up in a French braid. I touch up smeared makeup and a coat my nails in a clear, shiny polish. Nothing too fancy or simple. I take a look in a mirror and I look pretty decent, next to Lily, who looks like a slut right now, I look better.
It's already 6:30 and it's beginning to get dark, the sun setting over the horizon, colors of red, pink and yellow staining the sky. Lily and I decide to walk over to Thommys. It's a nice walk and plenty of people are already there, about fifty people right now. I shudder; knowing two hundred more will arrive. No one has brought out the drinks because no one is going crazy yet. I look over to my left and I see that Lily has ditched me and is already with Thommy, leaning on his muscled body.
I receive a text from Lorenzo.
I'm here at the party. Where are you?
I reply, my fingers flying over the touch screen. I'm out the front. I can't see you.
I'm right here. He sends back.
Right here? Where's here?
"BOO!" I hear behind my back, making my jump and squeal. I turn around and see Lorenzo standing there, an amused smile on his face. His hair is messy and he's wearing blue pants and a black cotton shirt. The shirt is tight against his body and I can clearly make out his muscles. I almost drool. How hot can this guy get?
"Hey Lorenzo" I smile.
"Oh hey there Jessica!" He laughs. "You look great today".
I blush at his compliment and I feel all shy inside.
"Aw, thanks. You don't look bad yourself" I say back, making him laugh.
"Thanks. So, you want to go dancing?" Lorenzo asks.
"No, I can't dance. I really cant. I feel like an idiot when I do." I say, backing out.
"Oh come on Jessie. If you're dancing and you feel like an idiot. You doing it right"
I laugh at his words and he puts his arm around my waist.
"Jessica. Would you like to be my date tonight? As friends of course." Lorenzo asks.
I feel butterflies run through my stomach. This is more than I could ever hope for, be the date to the hottest guy in the world? Hell yes!
"Of course. As friends though." I agree to him.
I see Lorenzo smile and I laugh. We begin dancing and I feel like such an idiot, I can't dance. The music is great and everyone looks like that they are having such a great time. I see that Lily and Thommy are already passionately making out by the pool. Well that's going a bit fast.
A few guys are running through the house and diving into the pool from the balcony. They're brave. One guy dives in, bomb position, and it splashes all over Thommy and Lily making them soaked. I cant help but laugh.
Lorenzo Finnick Odair POV:
She said yes to be my date. I'm working my way into her heart, bit by bit. Jessica looks absolutely beautiful tonight and it takes a lot of will power not to go kiss the living hell out of her. While were dancing like idiots, I see a familiar figure in the crowd of two hundred people. I look over to see properly and I feel my excitement rising.
"Titus!" I yell out.
"Lorenzo? Lorenzo!" He shouts back. He runs to me and I give him a hug, squeezing the oxygen out of him.
"Dude, its so great to see you?" I say.
"Same! How's it going? Got a girlfriend yet?" He asks me.
"Again no. But I think I might be getting one soon. She's really beautiful. See that girl in the red shirt and blue jeans?"
Titus nods. "That's her?"
"Yes that's her." I say.
"Dude, you are so lucky. She's so hot!" He says and I'm a little disgusted.
"Titus! You have a fiancé" I rage at him.
"Oh yeah.. awkward." He says quietly. But the music is so loud, I can barely hear him.
Titus and I join Jessica and I introduce Titus to her. They shake hands and we continue dancing.
Someone brings out the drinks and Titus immediately takes a spirit, downing it one go. I refrain from them, no matter how tempting. I don't drink them because of Jessica, if she caught me drinking, what would she think of me? What if she found out about my secret sex life? What would she do?
I check my phone and I have at least six texts, from different girls asking me to join them in bed. I reply to all of them, saying I can't go because I'm at a party. I slide my phone back into my pocket and I see Jessica looking at me. She looks tired and I'm not surprised, it's almost midnight.
"Renzo! I have to go to the toilet, I'll be back" she says and she's gone into the apartment. Titus goes to jump into the pool, and he takes a beer with him. Typical Titus; always getting drunk. I laugh and suddenly a slender hand is placed against my chest. Another arm is wrapped against my legs and I'm pushed up against a wall.
I look up and I see that at least four women are pressed up against me, their arms, hands and legs trying to touch every inch of me. A hand climbs up the inside of my shirt, massaging my muscles. I do not like this one bit. I hate it.
"Hello sexy, having fun?" A seductive voice purrs. This girl is drunk, very.
"Come on, play with us! We promise we'll be fun!" Another whispers in my ear. Its not long before I feel a pair of lips against mine. I'm desperate to get away from these drunk sluts. One of them I recognize, she wears a tight black dress and has long curled blonde hair. Lily, Jessica's friend.
I duck beneath one of the girls and push away from the wall but it's futile, I'm immediately pulled back and one of the girls rips my shirt off, literally. The black shirt lies on the ground in shreds.
"Come on sexy-licious, have fun with us!" the brunette cheers. Lily pours some alcohol down my throat and I have no choice but to swallow it. I can tell its got a higher alcohol content. I think it's been mixed with all of the spirits and wine and beer. Not good. The liquid pours down my chest and runs through my hair. Most of it enters my mouth and is swallowed.
The brunette smashes her lips against mine kissing me ferociously. I must get out of here, what if Jessica sees me? Lily puts her legs on mine and lies on my chest, kissing my abs. Oh God, please help me!
The pink-haired one sits on my shoulders, her legs either side of me. Her hands play with my alcohol-wet hair. I slide down onto the ground, my back resting on the wall. Someone help!
Jessica Delphi POV:
I flush the toilet and wash my hands. Now I have to find Lorenzo. He's probably drinking right now. Oh well, I knew this was going to happen. I walk down the carpeted stairs and walk out to the front. Lorenzo isn't here, so I go out to the back where the pool is. Lorenzo isn't here either but there's a man being bombarded by at least three women. One of them is Lily. It's probably Thommy and I shrug it off. I'm about to turn around and go look for Lorenzo when something catches my eye. Bronze hair.
Bronze hair, in the midst of the women surrounding the man. I take a closer look and I see Lorenzo's face between one of the women. His shirt lies ripped to pieces and I can tell he's drunk. There's at least seven bottles of beer around him. And Lily is there, kissing Lorenzo's chest. What a bitch.
"Lorenzo!?" I ask, shouting it at the same time. The women lazily climb off Lorenzo and there he sits. Looking like he is enjoying himself.
Tears form up in my eyes. I thought he wasn't this kind of guy. How dare he work his way into my trust. I even told him my real name! And this is how he repays me? A tear slides down my cheek while Lorenzo and I make eye contact. Lorenzo looks horrified. I turn around, tears falling down my face as I run home. The music is pushed up louder and more drinks are being handed out. I can hear Lorenzo shouting my name, calling out for me.
"Wait Jessica! Wait! Let me explain!" he shouts into the midnight air.
I stop and turn around and scream at him. "NO LORENZO! THERES NOTHING TO EXPLAIN! GO AWAY AND LEAVE ME ALONE!" I scream.
Lorenzo looks frustrated and angry. "Jessica, let me explain!"
"NO! I THOUGHT YOU WERE DIFFERENT! BUT YOURE JUST THE SAME AS EVERY OTHER GUY" I'm referring to Kadrian but he doesn't know about him.
Lorenzo holds me by the arms and I can smell alcohol on his muscled chest and arms. And he's been drinking as well! Figures.
"Jessica. Let me explain. This isn't my fault!" He cries. Literally, I can see tears forming in his eyes.
I just stand still, his hands holding me in place. The music is faint and only a few lights are outlining the shadows. I can see my apartment from here. Hedges surround us, hiding Lorenzo and I from society.
"Jessica. I was planning to tell you in a few days time. But I have to tell you now."
"OK.' I nod, another tear falls down my cheek.
"My name is Odair. I am son of Finnick Odair and I look exactly like him. My Father was used for sex by the Capitol when he was alive. He hated it and wished he didn't have to. He had one true love and that was my mother. She knew why he did it and stayed with him, despite the hardships she faced. If my Father, Finnick didn't do what he had to do, his family would be killed. He was a whore, a prostitute. But he had to be, he did it to protect the people he loved. And that was my mother, Annie. "
"Go on." I say.
"I am his son, and I look exactly like him. When I turned sixteen, it began happening. I was being used for the first time. I didn't enjoy it, I hated it. I still hate it. I had to do it, not to protect my family but for money. I work at a job; but fishing isn't enough. My mother can't afford a job, she is still mentally ill. I did it to keep my mother alive, so we could have food on our table. I am paid a lot of money. And I hate it, I wish I didn't have to do it. Now, that I don't have to do it, I am forced to. You saw what happened and it wasn't my fault."
"Yes it was. You looked like you were enjoying yourself." I stubbornly say.
"As soon as you left, four women pushed me to a wall and began trying to get me to have sex with them. But I don't want it. I never wanted it, I would have rather stayed with you. And you alone, I tried to get away, but they were drunk and I couldn't get away. They made me drink alcohol and right now, I can feel the chemical entering my bloodstream."
I stay quiet. This is not what I expected.
"I'm sorry. I wish you didn't have to find out this way." Lorenzo apologizes.
His apology sounds genuine. "It's okay. I forgive you, but I can't stay here any longer."
Lorenzo relaxes and his hands drop from my arms. "Ok, goodnight Jessica. I really am, sorry."
I turn around and begin walking home to my apartment. But I turn back around and face Lorenzo again, who looks defeated.
"Lorenzo?" I whisper.
He looks up. His face hopeful. Tears streak his face.
I walk right up to him and stand up onto my toes and I kiss his right cheek. "Goddnight".
I turn around without looking back and I walk away to my apartment, knowing fully that I just kissed Lorenzo.
Lorenzo Finnick Odair POV:
I had walked back to the party in disbelief that Jessica had kissed me. The women that had abused me are passed out on the ground.
Good. Serves them right.
The rest of the night I barely remember. I drink more and the night turns into a world of music, alcohol and dancing. The last thing I remember is me diving into the pool.
Intense chapter. The first mini party and Jessica find out about Lorenzo's secret life. I had a lot of fun writing this but i've never been to a party where there is alcohol ( I'm 15 anyway ) so i I'm sorry if it didn't sound believable.
And their first 'kiss' It felt right to put that at the end of the chapter, does anyone else agree? Their first real kiss will be at least two chapters away.
Does anyone have anything they would like me to put into the story? It would be great if you have any idea. I have the basic plot but it's not really detailed.
~CJ