The music pumped loudly in my basement. Matheus was dancing on my washing machine. He had stripped his shirt off and was showing off his abs. Emily and Bryce were making out in a corner and were very nearly showing off their bodies a bit too much. Alex was crying into McKynleigh's shoulder for no reason. Damian and Cameron were dancing in very Damian and Cameron-like manners. Ellis and Hannah were lying on my couch laughing their asses off. Lindsay was yelling at Cameron about an umbrella or something. Samuel was dancing very coolly, it was almost surprising.

He just looked so beautiful dancing. I made my way over to him. I began speaking, my words slurred. "You know, Samuel... Sam… Sammy! You are a beautiful dancer! I love the way you dance! Let's dance, Sammy!" I started dancing next to him. Samuel grabbed my waist and we began doing a sort of tango with each other.

Suddenly McKynleigh's voice rang out. "Alex wants to play Spin the Bottle! I say 'YES!'" She let out a cheer and grabbed an empty wine bottle she, Alex, Ellis, and Hannah had downed. We all cheered and sat in a circle.

She spun the bottle first. It landed on Samuel. Samuel's eye widened. "C'mon, dread-locked boy!" McKynleigh said, motioning for him to come closer with her index finger. She grabbed his tie and pulled him closer. They lip locked. Micky wrapped her arm around his neck and vigorously kissed him. I laughed. It was funny to see the timid Micky going at it with a guy. She pushed him away and giggled.

Ellis, who was sitting next to Samuel, spun it next. It landed on Bryce. She gave him a peck on the lips but it was enough to send Emily over the edge. She began yelling in Spanish.

Lindsay told her to shut up and spun the bottle. It landed on Damian. I giggled at Damian's expression. Hannah and Ellis laughed hysterically. Lindsay scooted over so she was closer to the Irish guy.

Damian looked into her eyes and ran his hand through her hair. He kissed her tenderly. Micky laid her head on my shoulder and I laid my head on hers. We both "awww"'d in unison. Damian wrapped his arms around her waist and she put her hand on his shoulders. The kiss because more rapid.

"Oh my God, get a room!" Cameron said, laughing. That sent Hannah and Ellis in a hysterical fit of laughter. Lindsay backed off and went to her previous spot. Damian still looked in shock.

Cameron spun it next. To my surprise it landed on me. I looked at him expectantly. I kissed him, my mouth open partially. We kissed for a second or two, but it felt longer. He was a good kisser but I didn't really feel anything. I sat back in my spot and smiled at him. Hannah and Ellis laughed some more.

Emily spun it after me. It landed on Matheus. "C'mon here, short stuff," she said flirtatiously. She kissed him for a good minute before going back to Bryce. She ran her fingers down Bryce's chest and bit her lip, looking up at him.

Hannah took the bottle and spun it. It landed on Alex. Alex laughed and kissed Hannah lightly. Hannah and him went into a fit of laughter.

"My turn!" Micky said in a sing-song voice.

"Wow, Mick!" Bryce said, "Let's settle down there!" He went into his protective older brother mode.

"Shut up, Bryce!" McKynleigh shouted, starting to cry, "You're always trying to suppress me!" I patted her back consolingly.

"IDEA!" Lindsay shouted, "Let's sing!" She stood up and went to my karaoke machine. She grabbed Damian by the tie and pulled him to the makeshift stage where the music was already starting.

Lindsay started singing "All the old paintings on the tombs
They do the sand dance don't you know
If they move too quick (oh whey oh)
They're falling down like a domino"

All the bazaar men by the Nile
They got the money on a bet
Gold crocodiles (oh whey oh)
They snap their teeth on your cigarette"

Damian took the mic.

"Foreign types with the hookah pipes say
Ay oh whey oh, ay oh whey oh
Walk like an Egyptian

Blonde waitresses take their trays
They spin around and they cross the floor
They've got the moves (oh whey oh)
You drop your drink then they bring you more."

I started dancing. Cameron walked up to me and started dancing with me. Just as Lindsay was sing "Walk like an Egyptian," Cameronstarted talking.

"Hey! Hey, Marissa!" he shouted over Lindsay's singing, "You know what we should do?"

"No!" I shouted back, still dancing, "What?"

He did a twirl. "We should do a duet!"

"Yeah!" I shouted, taking a swing of a wine cooler.

"Woah!" Cameron shouted and we kept dancing 'till Damian and Lindsay were done then we hopped onto the floor where they were standing. I took Lindsay's microphone and Cameron took Damo's. Cameron started the music.

He sang first, "Load up on guns
Bring your friends
It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's overborne and self-assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word.

Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello ,hello
With the Lights out it's less dangerous
Here we are now entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now entertain us
A mullato an albino
A mosquito my libido
Yeah!"

Then I took over, "I'm worse at what I do best
And for this gift I feel blessed
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end

Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello
With the Lights out it's less dangerous
Here we are now entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now entertain us
A mullato an albino
A mosquito my libido
Yeah!"

We danced through the bridge. Hannah and Ellis laughed at us doing our crazy moves. For the last verse, we harmonized.

"And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard it's hard to find
Oh well whatever nevermind
Chorus-
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, hello
With the Lights out it's less dangerous
Here we are now entertain us
I feel stupid and contagious
Here we are now entertain us
A mullato an albino
A mosquito my libido

A denial"

"Woah!" I shouted then hugged Cameron. We danced when Hannah and Ellis did a duet riddled with giggling. Damian and Lindsay were making out on my couch. Samuel was singing along to the music. McKynleigh and Bryce were having a fight while Emily stroked his chest adoringly. Alex and Matheus were crying for no reason.

"Hey!" Damian shouted, "I'm in love with Lindsay!" Lindsay laughed and pulled him back down to kiss. I laughed at them.

During a pause in our dancing I looked into Cameron's eyes and leaned forward. Cameron leaned forward too. I pushed him against the wall and kissed him fiercely. I pulled and went back to dancing.

Behind me Micky blacked out. I gasped and ran to her. I was scared looking at her lifeless but breathing form. Luckily, Bryce had caught her. He was calm but his eyes looked panicked.

"Where's your room?" he asked. I told him where it was and he took her up there. Everyone watched as he carried his sister up the stairs.

When Lindsay went to get another drink I sat down next to Damian and put my arm around his shoulder. "You know Damo," I slurred, "I am so lucky to have a best friend like you." Damo started talking but I stopped him. "No," I said, "No, I need to say this. You are the coolest guy in the world. You're the best, best, best, best friend ever! You laugh and cry and sing with me and you don't hold anything against me. I love you Damian! Best friends forever!"

At three a.m. the party broke up and some of the guys started going next door to Damian's to go to bed. A couple of the girl went upstairs to my room. Samuel stayed to help me clean.

"I saw you kissing Cameron," he said nonchalantly.

"Yeah," I said, blushing, "I don't know what came over me." He grunted in reply. When all the cups were in trash bags he left, not even saying goodnight.