Chapter 7

Miss Drunk

"Hell ya!" Jess screamed out loud. While inside, she was thanking God that she could breath again. She pulled out ahead of Eben beating him by barely an inch. Slowing down, she made a U-turn and drove back in the direction of the house with so much adrenaline surging through her she was wondering how she could even drive straight. "What's better than this?" she whispered to herself stopping the car and stepping out. Immediately, she was swept up in Brian's friendly embrace. This is better, she thought to herself. She threw herself head first into the moment and wrapped her arms around Brian's neck. He lifted her off her feet and spun her around a few time before he set her back down again. Placing his hands on her shoulders he smiled while looking into her eyes. She could feel her face get hot.

"Way to go girl!" he congratulated. "I didn't know you had that in you," he gave her shoulders a squeeze never breaking his gaze.

"Yeah," she laughed nervously tucking a stray stand of hair behind her ear as she stepped back. A car door slammed behind her and the footsteps of Eben were heard. Jess turned to see he had his usual smug grin. He held out his hand. Jess looked down at it for a second pondering on what to do. She decided on shaking his hand respectfully.

"Good race," Jess said with a nod.

"It's always been a pleasure kid. I'll get you next time," and with a wink he turned. Getting back in his car, Eben drove off into the night. Everyone began talking again and going back to their own races, dancing and drinking. Jess could feel Brian's hand on her shoulder again.

"He didn't give it his all," she tossed her head back to look at Brian. There was something of disappointment in her tone although she couldn't have been happier.

"I still think you did great," he assured her. She shrugged her shoulders not sure what to believe.

"I guess, but you know I'll race you someday. When that day comes, you better give it your all," she turned to face him and put her finger in his chest as she said it and smiled up at him.

"You won't have to worry about that," he wrapped an arm over her shoulders and the two went to her car to park it in the garage.

Mia stood next to the team watching the race unfold. She was introduced to the girl that was driving; it was Jess. Mia had to admit the girl had skills on the track. She'd seen many street races back in LA and Jess could be put in the top 10 at least. But Jess was so young and watching Brain and Jess share an embrace only brought back buried memories. Butterflies claimed her stomach when Brian caught her eye. It was as if she'd seen him for the first time again back at the store. The second Brian came into Mia's life, she'd wanted him, but she was always one to play hard to get. A part of her was done with Brian, but then there was that part that still trusted him…

"You ok Mia?" Snapping out of her thoughts, Mia saw Dom looking at her with concern. Even if Brian still had feelings for her and if she still had feelings for him, Dom would kill Brian and hate her forever. She respected Dom too much to do that.

"I'm fine but I need something to drink," she convinced him with a smile and went back inside the house. Finding her way to the kitchen, she grabbed a Corona out of the fridge. She thought of Vince as she forced the cap off the bottle. She did miss him even if she greatly disliked him. His intentions were always good and he was always there to make her laugh. She took a long hard swig, not caring if Dom didn't like it when she drank. Hell, she was over 21, and totally capable of her own decisions. That's why she didn't grab a beer from the coolers outside, because Dom would have taken it away from her. Looking around the kitchen she noticed how many people were at the party. The large kitchen alone was filled with people. Most of the people were drunk and trying to find more alcohol to get drunker, and then Brian walked into the room with Jess.

Mia kept her face hidden, but watched the two out of the corner of her eye. She wanted to say it was her imagination but either one of them couldn't keep their eyes off each other. 'Why am I so jealous? I could get Brian back if I wanted,' Mia thought. Brian mixed himself up a drink putting Lord knows what in it, but Jess snatched it away from him when he finished.

"I take it you're not going to race?" she assumed backing away with the drink in her hand a teasing smile on her face.

"I think I'll save my skills for another night," he said trying to get his drink back, but Jess held it out of reach, turned her back to him and took a sip.

"Hey!" Brian called out grabbing her playfully to make her give up his drink. Jess let out a little giggle, running away from Brian and bumping into Mia at the same time she tried to slip out of the kitchen unnoticed.

"Oops," Jess stopped placing her other hand over her mouth. "I'm sorry…oh," Jess smiled weakly realizing it was Mia.

"It's all right," Mia waved it off with a smile the true picture of gracious. Jess smiled back and then glanced at Brian. Mia looked like a goddess compared to Jess. Mia with her long, sleek black hair and dark mysterious eyes made Jess felt like she was eleven again in Mia's presence.

"I gotta go find Sean. I'll leave you two alone," Jess made up quickly as an excuse to leave before she embarrassed herself. She left rush, but grabbed a beer on her way out.

"I saw you race gurl, and you was hhhhhhottt," Jess shook her head at Sean who was very drunk. In hopes of having Sean's mood, she finished off Brian's drink. The taste of his drink was strong and burned going down but it was replaced with a great feeling of warmth. She washed the after taste of his drink down with the beer she grabbed.

"Damn Jess! That glass was full!" Sean marveled.

"Well now it's empty and I think I'm gonna need another beer," she sighed as she drank the rest from the bottle. "Do you wanna dance?" she asked for no reason. He nodded his head vigorously and jumped up from the couch. Jess smiled at him. He attempted to finish his corkscrew, but Jess did it for him by taking it from him before he even had a chance. Jess led Sean by the hand outside where the music was pumping, people were dancing and cars raced one on one. Jess could feel the strong affects from whatever she'd taken from Brian. She still maintained the ability to dance like a normal person, but Sean danced like he was drunk. With in minutes, both Jess and Sean were on the ground laughing hysterically. For that moment Jess felt better about the fact that Brian was alone in the kitchen with a beautiful girl he may still have feelings for.

"Jess?" Sean waved a hand in front of her face when she stopped laughing and she was staring off into space. Jess shook her head

"What?" she asked she asked with a crooked smile.

"Who still has feelings for who?" Sean asked with a chuckle and a confused, drunken smile. Jess hadn't even realized she said the last part out loud.

"No one," she laughed which sent both of them in another uproar.

"Come on," Sean stood up awkwardly and held out his hand to help Jess up. "Before we get trampled," he pulled Jess up, but they almost ended back on the ground when he lost balance. Fortunately they maintained balance and walked away from the crowd. Jess now could feel the full effect of the alcohol and staggered worse than Sean.

"Whoa Jess," he tried to keep her straight even though he had troubles of his own.

"I don't feel so good," her face was overly pale when she looked up at him.

"Let's get you to a bathroom," Sean insisted. The down stairs bathroom had a super long line so Sean helped her upstairs which proved harder than it looked. They reached her bathroom just in time for her to puke everything from her stomach into the toilet. Jess vomited the poison out once and the rest were dry heaves from lack of food. Sean tried his best, but the sight of vomit made his stomach suddenly drop. He covered his mouth and ran from the room to his own bathroom.

"Can I pass out now?" Jess asked herself resting her forehead on the toilet seat. The door to Brian's room opened and Jess rolled her head over to see Brian and Mia. Jess wanted to curl up in a ball from embarrassment, but she didn't have the strength Brian rushed to her side to help her out but Mia stood disgusted in the doorway.

"Umm, I'll see you tomorrow Brian," she said uneasily. Her nose crinkled like a little bunny and Jess never had anything against bunnies but she wanted to punch Mia in the nose. Brian didn't seem to be paying attention as he got a washcloth to clean Jess up. Mia left not sure what else to do.

"You drank all my drink didn't you?" Brian accused after Jess was cleaned up and the color was starting to return to her face. Jess nodded her head. Brian just laughed, but not in a mean way.

"I usually don't drink hard alcohol," Jess whispered in a hoarse voice regretting speaking. Brian grabbed the glass on the counter and filled it with water and helped her drink a little to quench her throat.

"Well, you're smart," Brian put sarcastically.

"I don't need a lecture," she spat even though she wanted to say she was grateful for his help.

"Fine," Brian threw up his hands in defense. Jess leaned against the counter as she pulled herself up. She could feel her legs shake beneath her weight, and her head felt like it was about to float away.

"I have to brush my teeth," Jess moaned. She reached for her toothbrush while still leaning on the counter. Brian noticed she was struggling. He stood behind her and kept her steady by keeping his hands on her waist. Jess' heart raced, but she focused on the task of brushing her teeth. She took a long time, not just because of the acid from her stomach, but also to be close to Brian for a few moments longer. Jess was glad her hair was up so her hair didn't get full of vomit like it always did to girls in movies. She rinsed out her mouth with mouthwash that burned worse than the alcohol and Brian helped her to her room.

"Thanks Brian," she was able to say as she sat down on her bed.

"It's all right. I didn't mind helping a friend."

"I'll just sleep in my clothes," she said too exhausted to change. Brian sat down next to her and let her lean against him.

"Do I smell?" she asked after a moment of silence.

"Not like vomit no. Now you just smell like booze" they both smiled.

"Sorry. So are you and Mia back together?" Jess asked remembering what Mia said last. Her words were bitter in her mouth.

"Well, we were just talking tonight. She told me how she felt and she, said she still has feelings for me." Brian answered playing with Jess' hair.

"Do you still have feelings for her?" Jess asked innocently, trying not to sound obvious not even realizing the act of affection he was displaying toward her.

"I don't love her if that's what you mean," he shrugged.

"You don't have to love someone to have feelings for them," Jess swallowed hard when she felt Brian's fingers move up and down her back.

"Well I guess I don't have the same feelings for her like I did back in LA. I like her, but it could never be the same, and I'm not sure if I'd want it to be anyway," Brian told her truthfully.

"You're just going to go talk some more with her tomorrow then?" Jess asked.

"Yeah," Brian answered shortly.

"Ok," Jess sighed. She tried hard to stay awake, but the day had her worn. She lost herself in the beat of Brian's heart and fell asleep in his arms. When he tried to get up, she held onto him unconsciously. Brian smile pulling himself up on her bed resting against her head board and pillows, he fell asleep with Jess sleeping on his chest.

A/N: Oh how cute! Hehehe.

I know it took me a long time to finish this chapter, but I've been super busy with school. The next one should come faster. I hope everyone liked this chapter, and please review, review, and review! Thanks : )

::New A/N:: I like that chapter a lot! It was fun to revise!