Chapter 5 Gold on the Ceiling
Mary-Lynette's POV
Today is Rashel's going away party, well that's what it's officially being called but we all know this might be the last time we have a get together like this. My house is full to the brim and people are spilling out into the back garden. The music is so loud I have to do hand gestures to let Poppy know I want to get past her and James, who should really start to make their way towards the bedroom, if that goes any further I'm afraid we'll all be scared for life. When I finally get through the throngs of people to the kitchen I see Mogread, Quinn and Ash doing shots. Someone is going to wake up feeling like hell tomorrow but I don't say anything because it's nice to see Ash letting loose. I make myself another vodka and coke when I feel arms loop around my waist. Kisses are then pressed along my neck.
''Mmmm Mare, you smell nice'' Then Ash gives my neck a long lick making me ache, ''you taste even better'' I turn around and see Ash is not as drunk as I expected.
''Too bad you won't be getting anymore'' I tease and walk towards the dance floor, well it's really just the sitting room, swaying my hips in time with the music .I turn around when I get to the dance floor hoping Ash is behind me so I don't look like an idiot for walking like that. Luckily he's right behind me with a predatory smile.
''You're such a tease''
''I hear, the suspense makes the kill even sweeter''
''If you say so'' Ash leans in and I can almost taste him and - ,someone smashes into me sending me flat bam into Ash's rock solid chest. Ash growls looking to see who it was but David is apologizing profusely and I give Ash a nod to let it go. I grab his hand and lead him further into the crowd, he places his hands on my hips and we dance for a good long while. I'm the one who suggests a break because at this stage I'm going to sweat all of my make up off, charming I know. Quinn and Rashel follow us off the dance floor and it's great to see the occasion hasn't damped their spirits although I can tell Quinn has had a lot to drink.
''More shots'' Quinn announces. I down three and stop at that before I embarrass myself. Everyone else does another but Quinn starts to sway and we decide to stop, much to his dismay. There's not much use trying to talk so I motion to Ash to go back to the dance floor, plus Quinn and Rashel are beginning too much. Most the other couples would have gotten into this position but Quinn and Rashel always saved it for the bedroom. Thank Goddess because sometimes it's a bit overbearing with everyone always at it, epically at things like this. Ash shakes his head and I lift my hands in a why gesture, he merely raises an eyebrow and I know exactly what he wants.
''Dance first'' I mouth; he shakes his head but follows me along anyway. After a few minutes I can feel just how much Ash wants me and his hands are starting to become more daring. ''But we have guests''
''So?''
''Ash!''
''Alright I'll get rid of them, most of them are too horny for their own good''
''Ash!''
''What?''
''We can't just chuck everyone out''
''Why not?'' Ashes pulls at my ear with his teeth and I nearly suggest that the bathroom is free.
''Because I said so, I want to be a good host''
''Well then maybe I should stop hogging you, the guests haven't seen nearly enough of you'' Ash starts to walk away but I grab his hands, place them on my hips and wrap my arms around his neck.
''You're not going anywhere''
''No I'm not'' Ash leans down and I meet him halfway.
The next day.
It's only Ash, Quinn, Keller, and I here to see Rashel off because she didn't want to make a big fuss. Especially with it being eight o clock in the morning and us all hung-over to fuck. Ash and I still had our trashed house to face; Ash had suggested cleaners and I had ashamedly agreed although I did want to put some order on the place before they arrived. Rashel gives us all a hug and when she reaches Quinn I nearly feel as if I should look away, there is so much sadness in both their expressions. They cling onto each other and Quinn whispers in her ear to come back safe, he cares about nothing else.
I wish I was that strong but after being apart from Ash for so long I found it hard to even stomach the thought of leaving him. My inner feminist was kind of pissed off at that but I couldn't help the way I felt. Rashel gives Quinn a peck on the lips and squeezes his shoulder. She waves to all of us and then steps on the boat. Iliana's boat was later in the day, she would only have to go once every fourth night or so to top up the spell. We all wave as the boat goes off into the distance. When the boat is finally out of view we all turn back to the car.
''Ash I'm gonna walk'' Quinn's voice is horse and can barely be heard over the wind.
''Are you sure, I don't think that's the best idea''
''I need some time alone and the walk will help to clear my hangover''
''I'll meet you for lunch''
''You don't need to babysit me''
''But I love your company when you're in a foul mood'' Quinn not seeing any way out nods his heads and turns on his heal to walk back home. The car ride is silent on the way home aside from Kings of Leon playing in the background.