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Party Time:

MS POV

After I had opened all my gifts from everyone but Uncle Em and aunt Rose, they told us I'd have to go outside for the one from them. I was blown away to find out they were giving me their hummer.

My birthday was getting more awesome by the minute. I wanted to take it out for a drive; mom and dad told me I could. In no time, Uncle Em and I were in it and headed down the driveway.

By the time we got back, lunch had been cleaned up and all the women were upstairs getting ready for my party; the adults were going to be keeping an eye on everything tonight.

They were going to be doing their own thing upstairs, but they would be checking on the party every once in awhile. It wasn't that they didn't trust me, but with so many other teenagers there it was better to be safe than sorry.

After Uncle Em and I got back from taking a short drive in my (new to me) ride, I had to get ready for my party. Aside from from the party downstairs, nana Esme had also saud we could use the pool; we were doing that for the first half of the party.

Aunt Alice had set up the stereo for us; we would have tunes going while we hung out in the pool. Having a family was so awesome; they were really giving me the best birthday ever. The gifts were fantastic, but just all of us being together and happy was the best present of all.

Around 5pm, my friends started arriving; mom and nana esme had made sure to put some drinks and snacks out by the pool just in case someone wanted them, so everything was set up and ready to go. Melissa was the first one to arrive, but I had expected that.

"Wow, Matt...you're family really did go all out" Melly said, while we made our way up from the basement.

"Yeah, they really did. I would have taken the hummer alone and been satisfied," I told her.

"Oh...Matt, I'm so thrilled you will be able to pick me up for school and that we'll be able to go on private dates," she said.

"Me too, doll. I promised mom I'd also help her by taking Chelsea places too. She's always done so much for me; I want to repay her by helping her out as much as I can," I replied.

"Awww, that's so sweet. You're such good son and big brother," she told me, blushing.

"I'm glad you think so, doll," I told her.

We were hangin out with my family for a few minutes until some more of my friends arrived then we all went outside.

My friends were very impressed with my grandparents house; they found it pretty awesome that I was allowed to have a party here. They also thought my birthday presents were beyond great too.

"Dude, you seriously got a hummer for your birthday; that is beyond awesome," Kyle said.

Kyle had become my best friend; he had been the new guy in school, until I came along. We were paired up during gym class. We hit it off and had been hanging out ever since.

"You know what this means; don't you?" Brad asked.

"What is the 'this' you are talking about?" I asked.

"You having your own wheels, man," he replied.

"Yeah; it means I have some freedom as well as a means to help out my mom by taking my baby sister places," I answered.

"Seriously, dude? You are not seeing the whole picture here," he said.

"What whole picture?' I replied.

"Your own wheels, a hot chic un the front seat; need I say more?" he asked wiggling his eyebrows.

"No! It's not like that; you know I would not treat Melly like that. She is not just some piece of ass, so get your mind out of the gutter," I told him then walked off.

Brad was cool for the most part, but at times he could really annoy me. His dad was a nice guy from I had seen, so I knew he didn't act like that around him. He did have an older brother who was in college; I wondered if he had heard him talking about girls he'd been with. It didn't matter though, I would treat Melly with the respect she deserved at all times.

Othern than little blip on the screen, the party was great. I hung out with my friends and had a good time. A little after seven, we were all downstairs eating. Once we were full of food, some of us guys decided to play pool or air hockey.

Nana Esme's basement was huge; there was a huge sectional couch and a tv like the largest one they had bought me on the wall across from the sofa. The pool table and air hockey were at the opposite end from the kitchen. There was plenty of room for everybody to spread and out enjoy themselves. The girls and guys that were dating each other danced; then there were the one who were just looking for a hook up. I was glad that all the other rooms were closed and locked; nobody was able to sneak off. The adults did keep a check on us, but never stayed long before they went back upstairs.

It was around 11pm, when the party started winding down. Pretty much everyone had to be home at midnight. The girls all gave me hugs and thanked me for inviting them to my party; the guys all clapped me on the shoulder ad told me how cool the party was. I was tired but happy. After everybody was gone, except for Melly, we hung out with my family for a few more minutes before I took her home.

"Well, son... it seems your party was a great success," Papa said.

"Yeah, all my friends were really impressed and thought it was cool. Thanks to everybody for doing that for me," I replied.

"You're very welcome, sweet pea," nana told me as she ruffled my hair.

"I'm glad you had a good time, baby," mom told me, as she hugged me.

At a quarter to twelve, Melly and I were in my hummer; I was taking her home on my own for the first time since we'd been dating. It was a great feeling.