Chapter Five

When Ebony got home 15 minutes later, she went and hopped in the shower. Her sister Java was being nosy, as always. When Ebony got out of the shower, Java was right in her face, "So little sister, what's the rush"? Ebony walked by her, "No rush. I am going to a party tonight, if you must know". Java huffed, "Well, I guess you are going to go have a good time at some stinking high school party". Java stormed out of the room, obviously jealous. Ebony snickered, "I hate her". After Java left, Ebony's phone rang. Ebony ran to get it, out of breath she answered the phone. "He...hello"? There was a female voice on the other end. "Hey, Eb. It's Trudy". Ebony was kind of surprised. "Oh, hey Trudy. What's up"? Trudy paused, "I was just calling to ask if you were going to Lex's party tonight, because I need a ride". Ebony responded in an aggravated voice. "Ugh, yeah, alright I'll give you a lift. Be ready by 7. Alright"? Trudy agreed to meet Ebony outside. She hung up the phone and laid down for a moment.

An hour later Ebony's phone rings again. It's Chloe this time. "Hey Ebony. I wanted to go to Lex's party tonight, but I can't find anyone who is willing to take me. Would you mind if I went with you"? Ebony got even more aggravated. "Chloe, I might not want to take you, but seeing as how you are my friend, I'll take you along. Who knows, you might find yourself a little boy toy". Ebony and Chloe broke out laughing. "Ok, I'll be at your house by 6:45 Chloe". Ebony hung up with Chloe and looked at the clock. "Uh, 3:50, I think I can take a nap for a while". And with that comment Ebony fell asleep.

Two hours later Siva came into Ebony's room and woke her up. "Ebony! Ebony! Wake up! Your going to be late for Lex's party!" Ebony jumped up and looked at her clock, it was 5:50. "Oh my god! I got to get dressed. Ebony jumped out of her bed, and ran into her closet. She pulled out her strapless velvet shirt, and leather pants. Ebony jumped in front of the mirror, wanting to look absolutely perfect for when she saw Bray. She got out from in front of her mirror at 6:10. She got dressed and then called Trudy and Chloe, to tell them to be ready by the time she got there. At 6:30 Ebony walked out of the front door, but following right behind her was Java. "And just where do you think your going, little sister". Ebony turned around and stared her in the face. "I told you earlier, I am going out, not that it's any of your business. I will be back by 12. God!" Ebony got into her car, ready to drive off when Java leaned on the driver door. "Well, I wouldn't want mom and dad to find out that their youngest daughter was at a party, with guys and alcohol". Java giggled. Ebony looked at her in disgust. "You wouldn't dare tell them. Unless you want your little secrets about you and Ram, in their bed, to come out in the open. So you still wanna tell on me"? Ebony smiled, and looked at Java. "Be back no later than 12. I mean it". Java insisted. Ebony rolled up her window, nodded, and drove off.

Ebony arrived at Chloe's house by 6:45. Chloe was sitting on the front porch. Ebony honked the horn twice, and Chloe ran and hopped in. "Man, my first senior party. This is going to be fun. I wonder if Jay's brother Ved will be there"? Ebony glanced at Chloe. "Who"? Chloe looked at her in extreme disbelief. "YOU DON'T KNOW WHO VED IS? HE IS THE NEW JUNIOR EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT"! Ebony laughed at Chloe's outburst. "Haha! No sorry I don't associate with under class-men. But if he looks anything like Jay, then he's a cutie." Chloe shifted in her seat for about 5 minutes until she spoke again, "OUCH! Ebony, um, why are your seats so lumpy? They are very uncomfortable". Chloe lifted herself up at the next red light to see what she was sitting on. She pulled out a black leather wallet. Sitting there, Chloe opened it and looked at the identification card. "Uh, who's Bray"? Ebony turned her head so fast, the car turned with her. "Bray!? He left his wallet here"? Chloe looked at Ebony after her little car trouble, "And you tell me that I need to calm down? You are way more infatuated than I am". Ebony gave Chloe a look that would curdle milk, then she snatched the wallet from her. They didn't speak much after that.

By 7 Ebony was at Trudy's house. Trudy heard the car pull up and ran outside. When she got to the car she was surprised to see Chloe in the passenger seat. "Chloe? What are you doing, coming to the party? You're not a senior". Chloe didn't answer her, instead she got out of the car and moved to the back seat with a nasty look on her face. Trudy shook her head and climbed into the car. "Okay Eb. Are you ready to go"? Ebony looked as if she was in deep thought. "Ebony"? Trudy asked again. Ebony awoke as fast as someone under hypnosis. "Huh?....what? Oh, yeah I'm ready lets go". And they drove to Lex's house which was so full, the people were spilling out into the yard. "Well, girls, here we are", Ebony said as she turned off the car. They all walked into the house that was blasting with music. The Ebony froze as she saw Bray.