Chapter 2: Dance Amongst Daggers
As Bay exited the back door of her house and entered into the elaborate fundraiser her mother had organized she surveyed the crowd, eyes immediately drawn to Emmett behind a drum set on stage. Bay stared curiously, wondering if he would actually be a good drummer. As she continued to stare dreamily at her secret crush she followed his line of sight. He was watching Daphne talk to a group of teenage boys intently, clearly upset at the sight.
"Unbelievable! Is the whole fricking world in love with her?" Bay muttered to herself jealously. Not only was her supposed new boyfriend not even willing to come and keep her company at the torturous fundraiser now she had also realized her crush was in love with Daphne.
Bay snatched a flute of champagne from a server walking past her. She stared down at the drink knowing alcohol wasn't a good idea for her with Regina's alcoholism. She bit her lip before making the decision to down the bubbly drink.
As the party continued on Bay remained at the table she had claimed as her own, gathering a collection of empty champagne flutes. Tonight sucked so clearly drinking her sorrows away was the only solution. As Toby's band began playing Bay felt the rush of alcohol through her veins, clouding her senses and making her feel lighter. She danced along to the band slightly, eyes not leaving Emmett, amazed at his talent despite being deaf. He had more rhythm than her and he couldn't even hear the actual beat.
Towards the end of Guitar Face's set another waiter passed Bay and she quickly grabbed two more drinks. The young man looked at Bay cautiously, knowing she was likely underage but decided to simply collect the empty glasses surrounding the 16 year old. Bay swayed along to non-existing music and kept watching Emmett as he stood from the drum kit. She watched with jealousy as a girl approached him and attempted to have a conversation with him. Bay set her drink down, making her way towards the teenagers while they were talking but stopped as she saw the girl walk away with a sad looking Emmett left in her wake. Bay stopped and watched Emmet, debating whether she should still go talk to the boy. Emmett made the decision for her as he jumped off the stage and stormed through the Kennish house towards the front door. Bay sighed wishing she had the courage to approach Emmett. She hadn't spoken to him since the Vasquez's had first moved in a few weeks ago.
