So,I know this seems a little slow-moving but I promise you that it will really start picking up in the next few chapters! I need to set up the plot and that takes time,unfortunately! Anyways,I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and please please please review! Also,check out my story that I am co-writing with EmilyJade called Crime and Punishment! It's getting super intense:)

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Brooke walked into school on Thursday ready to tell Leighton that she couldn't go to the party on Friday and then tell Christina that she wasn't just going to drop Abby like their friendship was nothing.

After supper,Brooke and Spencer had talked and it was almost like he knew something was going on because he told Brooke that high school was hard and it was even harder to stick up for what you believe and that she was lucky to have a friend like Abby who was always there for her. It had really hit home and after saying that he would be there cheering her on along with the rest of the team,Spencer kissed Brooke on the head and said he was proud of her.

Brooke knew there was no way she could go to that party or ditch Abby like she had thought about doing.

"Hey flyer,how's it going?" Christina asked as she slung her arm around Brooke's shoulder.

"Good,and for you?"

"Just peachy. Hey listen,I wanted to apologize for the other day. I came off kind of harsh and rude and I'm totally not like that. To make it up to you I am inviting you out tonight."

"I'd have to ask my brother."

Christina laughed, "Okay well tell him it's a team thing so you can come."

"Right,can I let you know after my first class?"

"Sounds good,later Flyer!" Christina waved and took off down the hall.

Brooke had a feeling that something was up but texted Spencer anyways who said it was fine.

"You're coming out tonight,right?" Leighton asked after an easy practice.

"Yeah I am,can I get a ride?I need to talk to Abby first though."

"Of course you can," Leighton finished changing, "Meet me out in the parking lot in a few minutes,okay?"

Brooke nodded and went in search of her best friend.

"Abby?" Brooke poked her head into the gym and saw Abby doing the tumble combination.

"Hey!I thought you left already,what are you doing here?" Abby asked as she tightened her pony tail.

"Me?Why are you still practicing?"

"I just want to make sure I have it down perfect for tomorrow,what's up?"

"I won't be able to come on Friday. I'm really sorry but after the game Spencer wants to go out and celebrate with the team and such and I hate to say no."

Brooke could see the disappointment flit across Abby's face but it was instantly replaced with a smile, "That's okay. Next week?Or maybe on Saturday?"

"I'll see if that's okay. Thanks for understanding," Brooke gave her friend a quick hug.

"What are best friends for?" Abby shrugged.

Brooke waved as she walked out of the gym and away from her best friend,knowing that if she got caught in a lie,Abby would never forgive her.

Brooke was sitting in between Christina and some guy she didn't know. They were in the middle of a game of truth or dare and Brooke was silently cheering that she had yet to be picked.

"Okay,umm truth or Dare...Brooke," Christina turned towards her youngest teammate.

"Dare," Brooke said nervously.

"I dare you to take a shot," Christina said causing the group to chuckle with her.

"A shot?"

"Of liquor,it won't kill you,I promise," Christina said as a guy handed Brooke a little shot glass full of a light brown liquid.

Brooke looked around,not sure if Christina was kidding or not. Sure,everyone else had been doing it but she was way underage and didn't think they would make her.

"What if I don't?"

"You pay the price."

What's the price?" Brooke asked.

"Can't tell you until you choose whether to take the shot or pay the price."

Brooke looked at Leighton who nodded her head,encouraging her to take the shot. Brooke saw that Leighton's eyes were a bit glassy and knew she needed to find another way home.

"You only have a minute left to decide or you do both," Christina said pointing to her watch.

Brooke took a deep breath and swallowed the alcohol down in one gulp and instantly started coughing.

Everyone cheered and the guy next to her handed her another drink, "This will help with the taste,I promise."

Brooke looked at him and the drink, "What is this?"

"Quit worrying so much,Flyer. It's fine,it's called a screwdriver. You'll like it," Christina said as she downed her own drink.

"What's in it?"

"Vodka and orange juice,now drink up," Leighton said as she made her way over to Brooke and wrapped her in a hug, "Has anyone told you that you are beautiful?"

Brooke could smell the alcohol on Leighton and nearly gagged, "You've told me."

"Good,because you need to hear it. You need to hear it every day," Leighton giggled, "Also,I love you dearly but you're too perfect. I mean a pretty,perfect girl like you has to have a secret right?" Leighton laughed and Brooke slipped out from under her hug.

Brooke took a swallow from the drink in her hand,forgetting what it was. It actually tasted good and so she took another drink and she drank until she finished it.

"Another one?" Christina slurred as she reached for Brooke's empty glass.

Brooke nodded,"One more can't hurt."

"Thatta girl," Christina said as she filled up the empty cup.

The party broke up shortly after and Brooke was glad. The people around were so loud and her head was spinning.

Leighton was passed out on the couch and Christina was downing another drink, "Want another one,Flyer?"

"I don't think so,I can barely walk," Brooke started laughing like a maniac which caused Christina to start laughing, "I'm going to be in so much trouble if Spencer finds out," she giggled.

"You so can't tell him," Christina said as she attempted to help Brooke to the couch.

"I shouldn't have drank so much,how am I supposed to go home?"

"You aren't. You'll stay here with me and Leighton."

Brooke was about to agree when her phone rang and she answered it without thinking, "Hello?" she said while laughing.

"Brooke?It's Morgan,where are you?"

"I'm at a friend's house," she answered,her words slurring a little causing Christina to start laughing.

"Are you okay? You sound...Brooke are you drunk?" Morgan asked.

"Nooo,I would never do that,"Brooke stumbled as she stood up to move to the bathroom.

"Brooklyn Reid,where the hell are you?I'm coming to get you right now."

Brooke didn't answer but she didn't have to because Morgan jumped right in, "Don't answer that,I already tracked your phone. I'll be there in fifteen minutes," and then he hung up.

Brooke turned towards Christine, "I'm so dead."

"No you aren't,I'll help you. Come on,I'll teach you a trick."

Brooke rinsed out her mouth for the fifth time and brushed her teeth with a spare toothbrush that Christina had given her. She could still taste the acidic taste of vomit in her mouth but Christina had been right,she did feel a little better.

"Brooke?Someone is here to get you,"Christina said as she knocked softly on the door.

Brooke rinsed one more time and hoped she didn't reek like alcohol and then stepped out of the bathroom and followed Christina up the steps.

"Let's go,now,"Morgan said somewhat angrily.

"I'll see you tomorrow morning,okay?" Christina said as she gave Brooke a quick hug.

"Yeah,"Brooke waved and then added under her breath, "If I survive tonight."

"So,want to explain why the hell you are getting drunk on a Thursday night,with kids who are three grades above you,and lying to your brother about where you are?"

Morgan looked over at Brooke who rested her head against the window.

"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't drop you off at home right now and let you explain to Reid why you are drunk."

Brooke stayed silent and Morgan thought for sure she was sleeping until she spoke up quietly, "I don't have a good reason."

"I didn't think so."

"Are you going to bring me home?"

"I should."

"But you aren't," Brooke said as she raised her head.

"Will this happen again?"

"No,it won't. I don't know why I did it,I just did," Brooke said softly.

"Alright,if you promise to never do it again we won't tell Spencer. Where does he think you are?"

"Abby's place."

"So he thinks you are spending the night?"

"Yeah."

"You can crash at my place tonight then,but we are going to talk about this more tomorrow morning."

Brooke nodded and unbuckled as Morgan parked the car in front of his house. Morgan watched as Brooke stepped down and stumbled over her own feet.

"Here,I'll help you," He said as he walked around the side of the car and helped her to the house and into the guest room where she fell promptly asleep.