AN So... this is the next chapter... things start to pick up here at the end. Hope this chapter is ok.....

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Chapter 9 - Party

RPOV

Friday came around quickly and the look of shock on Lucys face when she heard that Flick was going to be coming round mine to get ready was classic. We were going to meet them there at 7:30 tonight and Aunt Alice and Aunt Rosalie were going to do our hair and make-up. Mom was happy that I was making friends and was very excited to see me go to a party.

"Oh my god Flick, I can't believe you are going to the Cullen house. Apparently it's huge! Especially if their cars are anything to go by... they're rolling in it." I don't think Flick and Lucy realised that I could hear exactly what they were saying. I was walking with Joe and Milly, both of which were still quiet. The two of them would be a perfect match. Maybe that will be my next goal after the party, to set the two of them up. God this will be fun.

We were all walking out of the school and heading towards the car park. Jake wasn't going to pick me up from school today, there isn't exactly room for three on a motorbike. He was trying to find a job, the local garage wanted a mechanic so he was trying there. Right this minute, he was sat in an interview. Jacob was an amazing mechanic, I was sure he would get the job. He had moved in to his own place now, so I got to see him a little less, but he still called me, and when we weren't talking, he was texting me.

"See you tonight Flick, Nessie." We waved bye to the others as me and Flick headed over to where my family's cars were parked. Emmett, Rose, Jasper and Alice were all standing by Emmett's Jeep staring intently at the two of us as we walked towards them. Flick looked slightly nervous, I couldn't blame her, my family was a little bit intimidating. Mom and dad were standing against dad's Volvo. He had insisted on keeping it.

"Hi guys, this is Flick. Flick these are my brothers Edward, Emmett and Jasper." Dad nodded, Jasper looked at her and Emmett had some stupid grin on his face and waved energetically. "And these are my sisters Bella, Alice and Rosalie." All of them smiled at Flick. Even Rose, probably at the thought of having another person to make over. Alice was probably bubbling inside. We best get a move on before she blows. Flick said a small "Hi" to everybody and then we climbed into the cars.

Flick was silent the entire drive to the house, I was hoping that she would ease up a bit later. But at the moment, I was more worried about the speed at which my dad was driving at... No wonder Flick was a tad tense. Uh, Dad, Could you slow down a bit? I think you're scaring Flick! I watched as the needle gradually lowered and sighed in relief. Finally we arrived at the house and Flick gave me a nervous smile.

"Carlisle and Esme aren't here at the moment, Carlisle is working and Esme is out. So we can just go straight to my room."

"Okay." Short and simple, so she was still nervous. I led her up the stairs and she admired the house as we went. Walking into my room, the first thing she noticed was my chair.

"Oh. My. God! You got one of these? I've wanted one for ages but couldn't afford it! I love them..."

I laughed "Yeah, I had exactly the same reaction when I saw it. Alice sort of decorated my room in secret. But I love it like this." She nodded vigorously.

After a couple hours of talking and eating Alice and Rosalie bombarded. Flick had eased up a bit and was her normal self, even talking to Alice and Rose. We sat in Aunt Alice's room. Rosalie was fixing my hair, whilst Alice did Flick's make up. After a while, they swapped. Then after an even longer while, they helped us find an outfit. Flick had bought a variety and of course Alice knew which one she would wear. I was dressed in black leggings, gold heels and a long black and gold strappy top. Flick looked incredible with her brown locks tied in a bun, with a few strands of hair hanging loose and curled. Her dress was gorgeous, not casual enough to be worn duing the day, but perfect for this sort of party. It was black and white, a white top and black skirt and a thick black belt around her waist. Alice and Rose stood back to admire their work. I had to admit, we did look pretty good!

Jacobs reaction proved it when he got here. He stared at me with his mouth open wide. It wasn't until dad coughed behind him that he stopped.

"Uhm... Yeah..... Hmm, Maybe we should head off now? It's 7:15. Don't want to be late." I nodded in agreement and dragged Flick out. Jake had borrowed dad's Vanquish to take us.

7:31: Arrived at our destination. Jacob and Flick had been talkng in the car, it was obvious to see that she was far more comfortable around Jacob than my family. The house had music blaring out of it and I could hear people talking inside. Jake seemed to approve that there was nothing going on that was totally unrully.

"Okay, when do you want me to pick you up?" I looked at Flick to see if she had any idea, Jake was going to take her home too.

"How about 11:30?" She suggested.

"Sounds good. I'll see you later. Love you Ness." He give a quick kiss and then turned to get back in the car.

"Love you too." I called to his retreating figure. "Right, lets go!" To be truly honest, I was mostly intrigued to see how Milly threw this party, she's far too shy. Walking through the door, people were dancing and drinking, talkng in groups.

"NESSIE! FLICK! OVER HERE!" I could just hear Lucy over all the music and saw her standing in the corner, surrounded by Josh, Milly, Joe and a fw others I recognised but didn't yet know their names. I dragged Flick over to them.

"Wow, you two look incredible! I love your outfits." Lucy looked in admiration and I blushed.

"Uh.. Thanks, you lot look great too!" She smiled at the compliment.

"Come on.... Lets dance!" Lucy dragged us all to the space where everybody was dancing. Immediately we all moved to the music and after a while many more people joined us. Some were handing me drinks ad I drank willingly, knowing it was of course alcohol, but after many glasses, I didn't feel any different. I guess alcohol didn't have the same affect on me.

I went into the kitchen for a break. Everyone was so packed together in there and I really needed the space. I looked at the clock, 10:15 already. Jake would be here soon.

After a few minutes of being alone in the kitchen, I felt someone else's presence. I looked around but could see no one. God, it feels creepy. Again, I swiveled around to see if there was anyone. When once gain there was nothing. I headed towards the kitchen door when I felt someone's hand around my waist. I went to turn around to see who it was but I was stopped when they whispered in my ear.

"You're going to come with me now. And I don't want to hear anything from you." I shivered at the tone. It was threatening. I tried to wriggle free but got nowhere. I was half vampire for goodness sake, I had unbelieveable strength, I should be able to get free from a human. Unless.... somehow... they weren't human. A cold hand covered my mouth just as I was about to scream. That confirmed my fears, I was trapped, with a full vampire in the room. Seconds later, I felt a prick in my in my arm and was surprised when it went through my skin. I let out muffled screams, but they would be useless to human ears. Then.... it all went black.

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