Chapter 3

The girls met up with some more of Sadie's girlfriends and went to the party. As soon as Jude and Sadie entered the house heads started to turn. Noticing the attention Jude slightly blushed and followed her sister farther into the house. Sadie grabbed two beers from the fridge and handed one to Jude.

"Figured I'd find Sadie Harrison near the alcohol." A voice called from the hallway.

"Shut up Quincy, you're gonna give my sister the wrong impression!" Jude turned towards the man in question and immediately felt her knees go slightly weak, which only added to the trouble of staying upright on her sister's heels. If possible, Sadie's description of "drop dead gorgeous" was an understatement. He was the perfect male specimen. He had his hair spiked and he was wearing a pair of dark jeans with a grey t-shirt and a leather jacket. Jude stood a little behind her sister with her mouth slightly opened as Tommy approached.

Sadie gave Tommy a hug and then turned to introduce the two. "Tommy Quincy, this is my sister Jude. Jude the infamous Tommy Quincy."

"Its great to meet you Jude." Tommy said reaching out to shake her hand. As soon as their hands touched Tommy felt something. It was like a weird electric shock and when he looked up at Jude the expression on her face told him she was feeling the same thing. Not wanting to make a show of anything Jude quickly withdrew her hand and Tommy turned to Sadie. "Why am I so infamous Sades? What lies are you spreading about me now?" Tommy smiled and looked back at Jude who seemed a little confused.

Sadie started to ramble on about something and Tommy took the chance to examine the younger Harrison. She looked a lot older than the couple of pictures Sadie had shown to him. Her beauty was unquestioned, but it was her blue-grey eyes that had him mesmerized. Tommy Quincy was definitely attracted to Jude Harrison

Sadie finished talking and the small group that had formed quickly dispersed, leaving Jude and Tommy. Jude looked up from the spot on the floor she had been transfixed on. Her eyes met with Tommy's and she gave a small smile and then mumbled something about finding where Sadie went off too.

Jude found Sadie in the crowded basement. She couldn't figure out the appeal of these parties where people just stand around getting drunk. However she was determined to make the best of the situation and find a way to have fun.

"Hey Sades, let's do a shot together!" Sadie gave her sister a look that said 'who are you and what did you do with my sister.' Shrugging it off a second later, the girls went to a table where some of the pledges were pouring shots. They toasted to having fun and downed the shot. Jude contorted her face from the disgusting liquid and slightly cringed as it went down her throat. Across the room, Tommy who was talking with a group of guys, smiled as he watched Jude's actions.

Jude told Sadie she was going to get another beer to wash that shot down and left for the kitchen. Tommy never took his eyes off Jude as she made her way thought the crowd. Jude was stopped by someone grabbing her arm.

"Hey you're Sadie Harrison's sister right?"

"Yeah, I'm Jude. Are you friends with my sister?"

"We've had some classes together over the years. I'm Matt. I'm a brother in this frat. Can I get you anything?"

"Cool, uh, yeah I was on my way to get a beer upstairs."

"There's a keg down here. Stay put I'll go grab you a cup." Matt smiled at Jude and went over the keg. He grabbed a cup and popped in two little pink pills before he pumped out the beer. Making sure the pills had dissolved, Matt walked back to Jude and handed her the cup.

About an hour later Jude was feeling pretty buzzed. She had drunk the beer Matt had given her, along with another one and two more shots. However, the pills that had been slipped into her drink were also taking effect. She was leaning against the wall in the basement trying to pay attention to what Matt was saying to her. She was starting to feel uncomfortable with how close he was getting but she didn't want to be rude. He slowly moved from next to her to leaning into her with one hand near her head against the wall.

Just as Matt was going into kiss her, Jude told him she was feeling a little dizzy and was going to go out back for some fresh air. Jude stumbled up the stairs feeling very numb and confused. Matt came up behind her and guided her to a couch on the main floor.

Tommy walked over to Sadie who was talking with his roommate and best friend, Kwest. "Hey Sadie, have you seen Jude? I saw her talking with Matt and now they are both missing."

"Aw man, Jude's here? You finally got your sister to come out and you didn't introduce us? I'm hurt Sadie, really hurt."

"Shut up Kwest, you just got here." Sadie smacked his chest. "I'm sure she's around here somewhere. Besides she's a big girl, I'm sure she's ok." Sadie turned back talking to Kwest leaving Tommy still feeling uneasy. He went upstairs to look for Jude.

Matt pushed Jude down so she was lying on the couch. She tried to push him off her but she was way too weak. He started to kiss her and let his hands roam around her body. She tried to tell him to stop and get off her but her voice was barely audible.

Tommy found his way to the dark living room and saw a bunch of couples going at it. He was about to leave when a certain head of hair caught his eye. Seeing Jude's failing attempt to remove Matt from her, Tommy ran over and pulled a drunk Matt off of Jude. Jude passed out as Tommy kneeled down to her. Trying to wake her, he turned to Matt and demanded to know what he gave her.

"God, Quincy chill, it was just a roofie. She'll be fine once she sleeps it off."

Tommy stood up and tackled Matt to the wall. "You better hope she's ok you son of a bitch. And you bet Jack will here about this and make you pay for your actions. He is the president of this frat. Just wait till he hears that you tried to rape his good friend's sister." With that Tommy punched Matt and headed back to Jude.

She slightly stirred as Tommy gently shook her and slowly opened her eyes. "Tommy? Jude said, her vision blurry and her voice just a whisper.

"Jude, do you think you can stand up?" She nodded her head and Tommy slowly helped her up. She swayed as she stood. Jude found her footing and looked up into Tommy's eyes. She smiled at him. Just as he was about to smile back, Jude's legs gave way and she passed out. Tommy was able to catch her before she fell. He put one arm under her knees and the other around her back as he picked up her limp form.