Series: Friends & Enemies

Title: We Like to Party

Author: Melanie M./Shai/Misty AKA SailorFireStarr@aol.com/SSailorUranuss@aol.com

Archive: please ASK if you want to archive it.

Pairing: J/K, G/S

Rating: Probably R. Implied sexual activities, possible bad language & mild affection between beautiful girls.

Disclaimers: I don't own Once & Again or anything attached to the show/characters and I'm making absolutely nothing off of this fic. Well, accept for maybe feedback.

Comments: I need feedback. Remember, FEED ME! Shout outs to Crystal (piper_c22) & Kat (warrior1521) as well as many others who have given me input.

We Like to Party

"So, we on for tonight?"

"I'm in. Have you talked to Jess and Katiuska?"

"Yeah. They're both going."

"Isn't your curfew midnight?"

"Yeah. I told mom you and Katie were gonna spend the night and that we were gonna hang out in Jessie's room after a party we're going to."

"So we have to sneak back in?"

"That's the plan. I've already set everything up but we have to make sure Jessie's door is locked so nobody closes the window. That would be a crisis."

"No kidding. I'll see you in half, k ai?"

"Ok enjeru," Grace replied. With a smile she hung up. Their pet names were so clever. Nobody would ever guess what the heck they were talking about unless they studied Japanese. Sarah always called her ai, which meant love and she called Sarah enjeru which meant angel. It fit. They fit. With a smile she walked to Jessie's room and knocked. "You ready?"

"Yeah," Jessie and Katie chorused as the door opened.

Jessie smiled. "Everything's set," she whispered as Katie exited Jessie's room.

"We'll meet you in the car," Grace whispered before leading Katie downstairs.

"Where's Jessie?" Lily asked before Grace and Katie had the chance to walk out the door.

"She's in the car. Katie and I were just talking to Sarah to make sure she was ready," Grace answered. Katie took this opportunity to leave while Grace was stuck waiting for her mother's reply.

"Oh. I didn't see her leave. Well, you girls have a good time. Grace, I'm really glad you're spending more time with Jessie. I think she really looks up to you."

Grace tried not to laugh. That concept was more than funny but she'd laugh later. "Thanks mom. I'd better get going. Jessie and Katie are waiting," she replied, taking her only chance to leave. After all, if she didn't leave now her mom might decide to question her about who's party they were going to. Getting in her car she smiled. Tonight would be a night to remember.

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Jessie eyed the big building. "Are we in the right place?"

"Yup. It's in there. Tad's cousin Kat her sister Crystal are DJing tonight," Katie explained.

Grace grinned. "Don't worry, I know the bouncers so we won't have to pay a cover."

"What kinda club is this anyway?" Sarah asked, more than slightly curious.

"It's a gay teen dance club. They open every other weekend," Grace replied. The other three girls stared at her. "What? What?"

"Won't people start stuff at school?" Jessie asked, a little afraid of what rumors could start flying on Monday at school.

"I've been here before. Everyone here's cool. They don't care where you come from or who you are. Everything's first name basis and if anyone from school sees us they won't say anything. If they did they'd be implying they were here and most people, for some odd reason, freak out if people know they're gay."

Sarah nodded. "Anyway, what's the big deal? People already think you two are dating, Grace has been here before and everyone knows I'm gay so it really doesn't matter."

They all nodded then headed into the club. The bouncer, a tall buff African American guy, recognized Grace immediately and let them in ahead of a few other people. As they entered the club, "We Like to Party" by the Vengaboys blared into their ears. Grace dragged Sarah onto the dance floor as "Run Away" by Real McCoy began to play.

Jessie watched from the punch bowl as Katie chatted with a few friends. Just then a girl approached her. "Hey there sweet thing. You want some x? Since you're cute and all I'll give it to ya free."

Jessie nearly choked on her drink. She'd only been here a matter of minutes and already she was being offered drugs. "Um, no thanks," she coughed. Katie came up behind her and smiled.

"Hey, you ok?"

"Uh, yeah. I'm fine. Let's dance."

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Lily sighed. "Rick, they're still gone."

"What time is it?"

"One. I made it clear to Grace that she had to be home on time. I think they planned on being gone."

"What makes you say that?" he inquired, intrigued.

"When I went to see if they were in Jessie's room the door was locked. I checked outside and the window was wide open. Rick, what if they're at one of those rave parties? They could get hurt. Do you know how many kids die at those things because of drugs."

Rick sighed. "Our girls are too smart to do drugs Lil. Plus, Sarah and Katie are with them and we both know those two wouldn't let either of them touch anything like that. When they get home we'll ground them. Since it's late we can't just send Katie and Sarah home so they might as well stay but it's gonna be the last time for a while," he replied, very tired and not in the mood to deal with much of anything right now.

Lily nodded. "I hope they come home soon."

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Grace sighed as she parked in front of her house. All four of them got out, giggling and hushing each other as they climbed up to Jessie's room. As they all settled in the light suddenly flipped on. They all froze.

"I was wondering when you'd get home. Do you know what time it is?"

"Um. . ." Grace fumbled with her watch.

"Try three in the morning. You're both grounded. We'll talk more about it tomorrow but for now Grace, go to your room. Sarah, go with her. Katie, you're sleeping up here with Jessie. Any questions?" Getting no response Lily waited outside of Grace's room to make sure they did as she instructed.

Grace sighed and got up, motioning for Sarah to follow. They exited Jessie's room and went into Grace's. After this Lily went to her room to go to sleep.

"Jessie?"

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

Jessie smiled, curling up close to Katie. "I love you too." She then met Katie's eyes and kissed her tenderly.

Meanwhile in Grace's room. . .

"Take your shirt off."

"Sarah, I. . ."

"I wanna give you a back rub. Nothing more if you're not ready, ok?"

Grace blushed. "Ok," she whispered, taking her shirt off. Laying on her stomach she tried to relax.

Sarah began to gently caress her girlfriend's back.

"You've got wonderful hands."

"Thank you."

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Morning beckoned to steal away their sunshine for surprises lurked around every corner.

Lily smiled cheerily as she walked to Grace's room. She'd gotten a good nights sleep which gave her a more lenient look on her daughter's punishment. Not bothering to knock, she stepped into Grace's room and nearly collapsed due to shock. What she saw before her confirmed her suspicions of Grace being gay but seeing all that she had was just too much. She turned her back and closed the door.

Both girls jumped. They were curled up under the covers now, hiding their naked bodies and baring crimson cheeks. They'd just woken up and settled on a good morning kiss when Lily had walked in. To say the least, they'd only been covered from the waist down. "Mom," Grace squeaked, embarrassed.

Lily cleared her throat. "Grace, we really need to talk later. Breakfast in ten minutes." With that she left as fast as she could.

Meanwhile. . .

Rick stretched, still a little grouchy from the night before. Quietly opening Jessie's door he took a few step, looking toward the bed. He nearly fell backward. His little girl was kissing another girls. It wasn't one of those innocent pecks on the cheek either. It was one of those "I love you, good morning" kisses with tongue and all. His face turned red with anger and embarrassment. He could tell they both had their clothes on so nothing more had happened but it still infuriated him.

"Dad?" Jessie squeaked in surprise.

"Jessie, breakfast in ten minutes. We'll talk about this later after Katie and Sarah go home," he mumbled as calmly as he could at the moment. Retreating from his daughters room he headed for the kitchen. Now he really needed his morning cup of coffee.

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"Grace, I've decided to ground you for a week. No phone and no car unless I say otherwise. Are we clear?"

"Yeah," Grace answered, standing to leave.

"We're not done here."

Grace sat back down with a frown.

"About you and Sarah. . ."

"Mom, I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I was just. . ."

"Afraid. It's ok honey. I understand. I just want you to know I'm ok with it and that I'll love you no matter who you choose to date."

"Really?" Grace asked, a bit surprised.

"Of course. At least now I don't have to worry about you getting pregnant." They both smiled as Grace gave her mom a hug.

"Thanks for understanding mom."

Meanwhile in the next room. . .

"Dad I. . ."

"Don't try to explain Jessie. You're grounded for a week. No phone, no TV and you are not to make any contact with Katie Singer at all. No phone calls, letters, anything. Are we clear?" Rick growled sternly.

"But Dad, I love her."

"You don't know what love is. What you two have is disgusting and unnatural not to mention it's immoral. If I find out you're seeing her I'll make sure you never see her again. Are we clear?"

"Are you threatening me?"

"Are we clear?" he snarled, not in the mood to debate right now.

"Crystal."

"Do her parents even know about this sick game?"

"It's not a game dad. I don't know if they know about her and me but they know she's gay and they're cool with it. Why can't you see that what we have is the same as what you and Lily have?"

"Because it's not. It's some sick twisted mind game that makes you think you're in love. It's NOT love Jessie. It's wrong and I won't stand for it. We're done here! Go to your room," Rick ordered, ending their conversation.

Jessie lowered her head and made her way to her room. Once there she threw herself on her bed and began to cry.

Grace smiled at her mom. "I'm gonna go to my room an write, ok?"

"Ok, I'll come up when dinner's ready," Lily replied, entering the living room where Rick sat. "So, how'd it go?"

"Great!" Rick barked, still fairly angry.

Lily sighed. "What's her punishment?"

"She's grounded for a week and she's never to see Katie ever again."

"Rick, that's not fair. Jessie and Katie love each other. You can't keep them from seeing each other. They'll find a way with or without your permission."

"Life's not fair Lily. I've already warned Jessie. If I catch her seeing Katie I'll make sure they don't see each other again."

"What are you going to do? Beat her up?"

"No. I won't stoop that far but I will get my point across. It's not right Lil."

"I don't agree with you. Jessie has a right to date whoever she wants to, whether they're Asian, African American, British, male or female. Love doesn't see races or genders Rick. Love happens and if they're happy then I think we should let them be happy."

"I don't care what you think. She's my daughter and I won't have her dating a girl."

Lily sighed, defeated. "If you don't get over this, you're gonna lose her," she whispered, standing and leaving.

Grace walked up the stairs with a smile until she heard sobbing. She knew where it was coming from so she headed straight for Jessie's room. She knocked softly.

"Go away!" Jessie bawled.

"It's Grace." Hearing the door unlock Grace went in and closed the door behind her. "Jessie, what's wrong?" she whispered, sitting beside her stepsister on the bed. All Jessie could do was cry so Grace took her into her arms and tried to calm her down. "Shhh, it's ok. Everything will be ok Jess."

Jessie's sobs subsided as she sniffled, "no it's not."

"What do you mean?" Grace pried, caressing Jessie's hair.

"Dad. . .h-he. . .he said I can't see Katie anymore. Ever," Jessie sobbed on Grace's shoulder.

"Oh god, that's horrible," Grace whispered. She'd never thought Rick would be the type to be homophobic or anti-gay but apparently she didn't know him as well as she thought she did. It kinda shocked her. She really didn't know what to say next. Composing her thoughts, she spoke softly, "hey, we'll find a way ok? Sarah and I will help in any way we can. We wanna see both of you happy. We're all friends, remember? And friends always stick together, right?"

Jessie smiled through her tears. "Right. Hey Grace?"

"Hmmm?"

"Thanks."

"No prob little sis," Grace whispered with a smile.

~~ TBC ~~