Chapter 16… "A Boys Night"
Jasper POV
I was practically frozen feeling her arms surrounding me. When I came back to my senses, I hugged her with force and smiled.
-Alice, what are you doing here?- I asked while releasing her after five, ten, or maybe twenty minutes. I don't remember exactly how much time we stayed embracing each other.
-My mom told me you're coming back, so I wanted to pick you up-.
She smiled.
-Thank you…- I hugged her again and whispered in her ear- That means… you've read my letter, haven't you?- she nodded- aren't you mad? I heard your phone call.
-At first, I was really mad. But then, I realized it wasn't your purpose.
-Thanks…- I repeated being dreamy about her beauty- Let's go.
We went to Alice's car and came back to 'our' house. We were really comfortable with each other. We talked of banal things, we enjoyed the awesome view of Los Angeles city and, most importantly, we did not stop smiling for a minute.
It was incredible how everything had turned around. A week earlier, Alice and I had had a fight and then, we were talking to each other and enjoying our company.
My father's death was terrible and devastating. However, it was accompanied with positive things. For example, if Rose hadn't tried to phone me, I wouldn't have listened to Alice and Mike's conversation, so I wouldn't have found out the truth. Oh, I had forgotten that. I would talk to her later…
We arrived at Brandon's house after a thirty-minute road trip. Alice did not drive slowly, but there was a huge traffic jam, as Christmas was close and people were desperate buying presents everywhere. That reminded me I had not bought anything yet.
We entered home and I found a big wave of known faces waiting for me: Mr. and Mrs. Brandon, Emmett, Edward, Bella, Angela, and Ben. I looked at Alice totally amazed.
-Welcome home- she said.
It was the better way to start the day. There were all my friends reunited just to see me; it was fabulous.
We had a really great time. We chatted, listened to music, play PES with the play station, among other activities.
However, as always happens, good thing do not last forever…
-Someone's knocking the door. I'll go-
I stood up and left my glass of Coca-cola on the coffee table. I opened the door and nearly froze.
-Oh Jasper, my good friend! Welcome back!- he exclaimed slapping a smile on my face.
-What the hell are you doing here?- I murmured and looked daggers at him.
-I came to see you, Jazz, and I wanted to spend some quality time with my girlfriend¸ you know… Hi, darling!- he walked to Alice and kissed her. Emmett put his hand on my shoulder.
-Calm down, Jasper. Play it down, no problems here- whispered Edward standing by my side.
-He's a bugger…how dares he coming here? If Alice's parents weren't here, I would have already put him a black eye-
Emmett was as furious as I was.
-Hey guys! What's up? Aren't you happy of seeing me?- Newton asked sarcastically.
-Not, at all Mike. We love having you here…- I played along with him- why don't you come with me for a minute? I want to show you some CD's I've bought in London.
-Sure-.
We went to our bedroom, the jackass breathing down my neck. I could notice the confusion on the faces of my friends. I shut the door behind me.
-So… what do you want, Mike? What's your plan?
-My plan? I came to say hello… don't you believe me?- he laid on my bed and put his arms behind his neck.
-We're alone, don't you pretend anymore. Spit it out-.
I was serious.
-Ok, I'm here to make sure you stay away from my girlfriend…
-Your girlfriend? Come on, Newton. I know you're threatening Alice to be with you-.
-That's not your business-.
He stood up and faced to me.
-oh yeah, that is my business, as I'll be as closer to her as I want-.
-Listen to me, Hale. Don't you dare or—
-or what?- I interrupted him. For my surprise, Newton stepped back and looked for something in his jacket's pocket. He came close to me again and, all in a sudden, he put a razor's blade on my throat. The guy was totally insane.
-Stay away from Alice or you'll regret it- he threatened me.
-I don't care- I swallowed.
- and what if anything happens to Alice?-.
He smiled maliciously.
-Won't you hurt a hair of her head or you'll pay me back-.
-I'm not scared of you, Hale. Don't threaten me. And stay away from Alice, as she'll suffer the consequences- He warned me.
He opened the door and got out of my bedroom with an ear-to-ear smile on his face. I followed him.
-So, you totally should lend me those Oasis' CDs, they're fantastic- he acted for all the people present in the living room, who were looking at us with rap attention.
-Sure, wait here. I'll find them- I said, turning around and going to my room again. A few seconds later, I heard Edward's voice at my back.
-What happened?-.
-I showed him my CDs… don't you believe me?- I said sarcastically. Edward looked at me seriously.- It's okay, Ed. We just talked.
-And…?- Emmett intervened entering the room.
- and that's all- I lied trying to smile. Apparently, neither of them believed me.
I must be away from Alice for her protection. I knew Mike; he was capable of doing anything to anyone.
She must hate me. But… how?
-Hey Jazz, we're going out… are you in?- Emmett spoke.
That was my opportunity.
-Yeah! Welcome party?
-I love that enthusiasm. London's air have changed you, Jasper. You're growing up- Emmett said dramatically. Edward and I rolled our eyes- hey, this is a guys' night. Ok?- the muscleman looked at his other friend.
-ok, ok… guys' night-.
-This is our night!- Emmett exclaimed slapping hands with us.
Finally, I took the CD and gave to Mike. I didn't expect him to return it back. Luckily, he went twenty minutes later.
Night came in a blink of an eye. I had macaroni and cheese for dinner and dresses appropriately. At about ten o'clock, Emmett picked me up in his monstrous jeep. We looked for Edward and then we went to a club. Its name was Midnight Sun and, according to some references, it was great.
Emmett parked the jeep. There was a huge queue of people waiting for entering the club; however, Emmett approached one of the security guards and said hello to him. They shook hands and the man let us go in.
The club was completely filled with people dancing electronic music. We went to the bar and asked for three drinks. We toasted – I don't know why- and drank all in one go.
-Wow, that was great- I commented shooking my head and putting the empty glass on the bar.
-Yeah… let's have another one!- Emmett shouted to the barman.
I'm not really aware of what happened later. I just know that, after two Sex on the beach, Martinis, a Margarita and three beers, I was dancing on the bar with Emmett, Edward, and an unnamed woman. I don't know how could I stood up out there, as everything was spinning around me. And my friends weren't in a better situation than mine.
I don't remember anything else.
I woke up having a huge headache.
Mental note: don't you ever ever drink like that anymore.
I opened my eyes and stretched. Wow, my bedroom's walls were painted purple.
Wait a minute… was I naked? Where was I?
Desperate, I dressed up and got up of that bed. There was photography of a smiling girl on the bedside table. Memories of last night whipped my mind. She was the girl dancing on the bar with me!
Oh no, not only had we dance, but also…
I'd slept with a girl I couldn't even remember her name!
I got out of the room and found a tiny corridor. There was a white door in front of the room. The door suddenly opened and I could recognize a guy as confused as I was.
When I could assimilate all the information, I realize the guy was…
-Emmett! What're you doing here?
-Fuck, shut up! My head hurts- he murmured covering his ears without looking at me- hey, that voice…- he seemed to be talking to himself. He opened his eyes significantly- Jasper, my friend! I thought I've been kidnapped….
-No, Emm, we're not kidnapped… but, where the hell are we?-.
-I dunno. Let's find it out…
I went through the corridor to a living room that seemed to be like a playroom.
There were two women turned away in the kitchen. They were cooking. Emmett coughed and they both turned around.
-Oh, Louis… Henry, you're awake!- a beautiful, blondy girl exclaimed. Emmett and I looked at each other confused.
-mmm sure… it smells good- I commented.
-We've made hot cakes…- the girl with curly, dark hair spoke.
-Fantastic!- Emmett smiled.
All of us sat down in the bar and ate the delicious hot cakes.
-So tell me, Louis, is it difficult?- the raven-haired woman asked me.
-What?
-College. You said you're studying for being a vet- Emmett, who was by my side, could not suppress a smile.
-Oh, yeah. It's a tough career-.
-You told me you're 21. You look younger…- the blond looked at me.
-He's a baby face- Emmett answered.
-and. what about you, Henry? How old are you?- the blond fiddling with his hear.
-the same… you?-.
-twenty-three- said both girl in unison. Oh fuck, they were five years older than us- so, Henry, you know, I study Art too, so I could help you with some classes if you want to- the blond winked at him.
That time I could not suppress the smile. Emmett did not know how to draw a table…
Later, we found out that the women were called Megan and Monique. When we left the department, we saw Emmett's jeep parked in the front road. How could he drive like that?
All the way back we could not stop laughing about that night. It would have been great to have a video camera to record everything that had happened. Well, not everything.
I said goodbye to him and walked looking for the keys in my pockets. When I was about to enter, Emmett shouted.
-Bye, Louis- he tried to make a French accent- see you at vet class! Be carefull with Monique, she's a cradle snatcher!
I entered the house laughing. When I shut the door, I found Alice sitting on the sofa.
-Hi- I said sitting by her side.
-You, jackass!
-What?-
-I've been worried all night for you! and I came to realize you've sex with a slut…
-That's called human needs, Alice. If the girl you love isn't interested in you, you find someone else.
-That's all? You're giving up easily…
-I've been waiting for you for four months! You have a boyfriend, don't blame me- I stood up and left Alice alone.
…Ok, my plan had worked…