AN: kinda...i dunno...just stuff going on this chapter. next chapter will be more exciting, read and you'll see why.
"You made it! I knew you wouldn't let me down." Sean wrapped an arm around Craig's long neck and pulled him into the crowded apartment.
Some sort of generic rap blared loudly through the room and kept the beat for all those who chose to attempt to dance, while a strobe light sat lonely on the coffee table, occasionally casting an eerie glow to the whole scene.
Craig was dragged to the kitchen counter, which was littered with red plastic cups. Sean grabbed one and took a beer from the fridge to fill it. Craig stood awkwardly next to the bar stools. The air was thick and he struggled to breath it in.
Sean rushed back to him, slopping a fraction of the amber liquid from the red cup onto the linoleum. He shoved the cup into Craig's hand.
"There ya go buddy! Now go and mingle...Party!" He laughed and patted Craig's cheek with a caloused hand, then stumbled back to where he had been settled.
Craig looked down into the cup. Bubbles floated effortlessly to the top, racing each other and dying as they reached the surface. Craig could see the kitchen lights reflecting in his beer, making it seem more promising, more magical. He took a deep gulp, and scrunched his face to the unfamiliar taste. His throat tightened, but quickly relaxed as the drink put it's artificial warmth to use.
Another few swigs and the cup was empty. Craig glanced around, finding friends in various spots of the apartment's main set-up.
Spinner was amidst the throbbing crowd of untalented dancing teens. His eyes flashed with the strobe light, his whoops and hollers heard among all the others. Craig took this as a sign that Spinner hadn't taken his ridalin.
Sitting next to Sean on the worn plaid couch was Ellie, her red hair glowing brilliantly with the effects of the lights and the smoke in the air. Across from them sat a few kids that Craig had only seen a couple times. They wore all black and puffed leisurely on their cigarettes.
Not seeing Ashley anywhere, Craig sighed and refilled his cup. He drank his second cup dry just as fast as the first. His muscles relaxed and he sauntered over to the couch to sit next to Sean.
"Enjoying yourself?!" Sean yelled over the music. Craig grinned stupidly and nodded his head. His eyes stuck to the bottle of vodka in Sean's possesion. Ellie took notice and nudged Sean, casting her eyes towards Craig. Sean looked down at the bottle in his hand.
"Want some?" he held the bottle out to his friend and smiled. Craig laughed a little and took the bottle, immediatley downing a small portion of it. Sean cheered him on, encouraging him to take more, while Ellie just shook her head.
Craig pulled the bottle away from his reddened lips and burped loudly, looking shocked that he could have been so rude to burp in front of a lady. He apologized to Ellie, who stared at him without interest. Craig shrugged and took a couple more swallows of the clear alcohol before Sean took the bottle back.
The front door opened as more guests arrived. Sean looked towards the door and shouted greetings to the girl who had appeared. Her baby blues scanned the room quickly, then landed on Craig, Sean, and Ellie. She smiled and entered the apartment, closing the foor firmly behind her.
"Hey! Ashley! Glad you could make it!" Sean shouted from his couch potato position. Ashley nodded and waved a hand to signal she heard him. Craig grinned at her. Her milky skin glowed, and her raven black hair shimmered blue in the strobe light.
She smiled back shyly, then whispered something in Ellie's ear, keeping her eyes on Craig. Ellie winked and then took Sean's arm.
"Come on Sean! I want to go dance!" The buff boy looked at his girlfriend stupidly, then bounced his head up and down in agreement. They stood and left, Craig watched the bottle of vodka shrink away, gripped tightly in his friend's hand.
Ashley plopped down next to him on the now vacant couch. He whipped his head to her, eyes following the curves of her body. She blushed slightly, the tops of her cheeks and ears becoming rose. She looked at him from lowered lashes.
Craig gulped.
"Hey Ash!" He felt giddy, and confident. He wrapped an arm around the girl who had collected his feelings so completely. He couldn't believe how beautiful she was in her black ensemble. He rested his fingers on her shoulder, his calloused hands caught in the black lace that resided there.
Ashley tried subtly to scoot closer to him. A small smile played on her lips, causing Craig's stomach to tingle with fire. He could feel his heart trying to keep up with his breathing. Ashley looked around the apartment for a moment, giving Craig enough guiltless time to peer at her, then she turned back to him.
"So how long've you been here?!" She was desperately searching for some small talk ideas.
"Not too long!" They both looked forward, feeling a bit awkward. Ashley leaned closer to his ear, he could feel her cool breath flowing into the canyon of his hearing.
"Let's go someplace we can talk more privately."
Craig turned to face her quickly, but she masked her features. He nodded and grabbed tightly to her hand, leading her past the kitchen and to the hallway. They found their way to an empty bedroom.
AN: i'll try to write more, only if you guys enjoy it, and if you enjoy it, tell me, so i can write more:D