Stephanie headed back inside everyone was waiting for her, Stephanie felt very sick right now, after having that conversation with Stacy, she thought about her relationship with Paul. She couldn't lose him she loved him, it would break her heart, also Paul would be just as heartbroken. Stephanie knew he loved her the way he smiles at her, she could see in his eyes, she still remembered when he told her, it was the most beautiful thing she'd ever heard.

"Stephanie there you are everyone's waiting" Said Vince motioning his daughter to come over, Stephanie went up to her Dad as she looked over at the table of presents, she couldn't wait to open them before, now she felt too sick to think. Vince passed her the presents as she opened them, Stephanie was hardly taking anything in, she couldn't get that conversation out of her head, was Stacy right? Maybe she should get out now, Joanie was psychotic. Stephanie glimpsed at Paul, remembering when he said he'd never give up on them, she realised he was right and Stacy was wrong, Paul meant to much to her. Stephanie opened the rest of her presents in front of the eager crowd.

"Alright everyone since the party is prom themed, my Daughter will be choosing a partner to dance with" Said Vince "Who was your date Stephanie?"

"Well Shane was kind of"

"You can't slow dance with your Brother" Said Aunt Janet

"Well how about Kurt" Asked Linda, typical now she'd have to dance with Kurt, because of that tramp?

"He's got diarrhoea or something" Snickered Shane, looking at Paul who couldn't hide his either. Vince eyed his Son knowing he probably had something to do with it.

"Well we need someone. so which one of you lucky men wants to dance with my Daughter" Asked Vince

"I'll do it" Said Paul he wasn't going to let his girlfriend dance with some jerk, maybe that's why him and Shane, accidentally slipped something in Kurt's drink for a joke. Stephanie and Paul took to the dance floor as they slow danced.

"I hope you didn't mind me doing that, but no one thinks anything strange about this" Said Paul

"I know my Dad is pretty relieved…so what happened to Kurt" Paul grinned for a moment "what did you do?"

"Well me and your Brother kind of filled his drink with laxative, you know he was bugging that hell out of everyone, and Shane saved me from your Aunt, so we decided to rib Kurt.

"That was mean you're an asshole" Joked Stephanie

"Yeah but I'm your asshole" Smiled Paul he so badly wanted to kiss her, there bodies where hardly touching, Stephanie's smile on the other hand faded, reliving what Stacy said to her.

"Baby are you ok?" Whispered Paul, with a look of concern in his eyes

"After this dance I need to talk to you" Paul nodded "Alone

They continued to dance until the end of the song, which had almost finished she hoped that they could sneak away for half an hour. Paul managed to get away from Aunt Janet, saying he was going to the restroom, little did he know she saw that as an invitation for sex.

"Sorry I took so long, your Aunt was trying to get me to dance again" Joked Paul

"What's wrong" Asked Paul sat down rubbing her back with his fingers, making circles around her spine.

"Stacy showed up before she knows about us, as well as her mom, Stacy thinks she is going to blab to my parents"

"Are you sure she will" Asked Paul

"It sounds like it Paul, if she does I'll lose you and I can't" Paul took her in his arms stroking her soft brown hair.

"How does she know who told her?"

"Joanie"

"Fuck that bitch isn't even thinking straight, Steph she needs help, Jesus I'm really sorry for putting you through this" Said Paul sounding guilty.

"I'm not worried about her at the moment Paul, Stacy's mom is going to tell my parents"

"Baby you have to talk to her, tell her Joanie isn't stable, hell I'll tell her myself we can both do it if you want" Said Paul, though he wasn't sure if him being there was one of his genius plans, it may look better though, even if he took all the heat he'd do anything for Stephanie.

"When"

"Tomorrow, the sooner we fix this mess the better, now until then I want you to enjoy yourself ok…….and later we can have some fun" Said Paul, Causing Stephanie to smile.

They headed back inside separately as the party became more lively, everyone was now up dancing including her parents.

Stacy was walking around until she noticed her mom trying to get inside, Stacy pulled her mom away from the door.

"Mom what are you doing?" Asked Stacy

"Where's that slut I'm going to give her a piece of my mind"

"Mom I think you should go home" Said Stacy pulling her mom away "It's late and we can talk in the morning, things aren't as they seem, I'll tell you when we get home"

Stacy's mom didn't seem to be pushing anymore, she allowed her Daughter to pull her away. 'Maybe she had come to her senses' thought Stacy saving Steph even if only for tonight. As they approached the car, she noticed her mom was drunk, Stacy couldn't believe she was acting this way lately, her mom always seemed so cool about things, now she was acting so weird.

Stephanie and Paul where goofing around, she ran into a closet as Paul turned the corner looking for her, he wondered where the woman had gone. He looked both ways, he was about to go back until he felt two hands pull him into a closet.

"Jesus Stephanie you trying to give me a heart attack" Said Paul laughing

They where both sitting on the floor now, out of breath from the running, Paul put his hand on her cheek, he leaned in and captured her lips in a kiss. It started slow, but soon became deep as his tongue touched hers. Paul had his arm wrapped around her shoulder, bringing her body close as Stephanie put her hand on his neck. Paul slowly brought his hand to her thigh stopping.

"Is it ok if I"

Stephanie gave him his answer by kissing him back, feeling his hot fingers touch her bare thigh, he began to kiss her neck, while allowing his hand to inch ever so slowly up her leg, and she was enjoying the sensation wanting him to never stop. Paul gently leaned Stephanie on the cold floor, never letting his wet lips leave her sweet neck, as he sucked on her flesh. Stephanie was enjoying Paul's touch, as she let her hands slide up his shirt, stroking his abs and chest, she could feel his amazing body pressed against hers, she wished he wasn't wearing his shirt. Paul continued to stroke her thigh with his fingers, capturing her lips again. Stephanie knew he wanted more, the way he was caressing her. Stephanie wasn't sure if she was ready to give in just yet, though it was tempting. Her question was answered when they heard voices outside.

"STEPHANIE" Shouted someone they stopped immediately, Paul locked the door so no one would find them, there hearts where racing after almost getting caught, they waited for a minute until the voices stopped. Paul unlocked the door grabbing her hand, as they left they looked at each other and both starting laughing.

"We better go find your parents" Said Paul as they headed back

"There you are I was wondering where you where" Said Linda "We better get back, I assume Mr Levesque found you"

"Yeah I went to freshen up and I heard people calling me, on my way back I bumped into Mr Levesque" Said Stephanie hoping her mom would believe that.

"Well all of us are heading back Stephanie, your Father is waiting outside, Mr Levesque thank you for coming; do you have a ride home?"

"…no"

"Well come with us we'll give you a ride" Said Linda as they went to the car and headed home.