Dis: I still don't own.

Shortly after 9PM we pull onto a street full of cars. After he parked, Derek got out of the car and yelled "Bye" before I could even get out. I had to walk in by myself. I turned the knob on the front door and took a deep breath before I walked in. I found a crowd of people, and music blaring. I spotted Emily talking to a cute guy. When I waved at her she motioned me to come over.

"Casey, I want you to meet someone. This is Jared."

He stuck out his hand and I politely shook it.
"Hi, nice to meet you I'm Casey. Hey Em, I think I am going to find something to drink. Do you want anything?"

"No I'm okay. The kitchen is that way."

She pointed me to the back of the living room, in which I followed. I found Derek and a bunch of his hockey buddies crowded around the keg. I walked over to the counter where a guy I didn't know handed me a plastic cup and pointed to the keg. I headed that way but before I could say anything Derek cut me off.

"Case, you don't want any of this. Trust me." All of his friends started to laugh and I could feel my face growing warm.

"Please. I drink beer all the time." I responded back as coolly as possible.

"Seriously? You never go to parties. There is no way you know what this taste like. Just go get a juice box out of the fridge."

I turned around to leave but I ran into the guy who handed me the cup.

"Come on D, just let her have some. Why are you being so rude anyways?"

"Hey Cody stay out of this man. This is between me and Casey, and I know she isn't ready for this."

The so called Cody who just stuck up for me, put his hand on my lower back and whispered in my ear, "It's okay you don't want that stuff anyways. It tastes like crap. Let me make you something you will like." He led me to the other side of the kitchen and pulled out some tequila and some other stuff.

"Do you think you would like frozen or just on ice?"

"I'm not sure… which is easier?"

"On the rocks."

"I'll take that then. By the way, I'm Casey. Thanks for saving me back there."

"It's no problem. I'm Cody. Nice to meet you. Can I ask you a question though?"
"Of course."

"Why do you let Venturi treat you like that?"

"He is my step-brother, and I don't really have a choice."

Cody started mixing and pouring until he was finally finished.

"Here try this."

"Mmm. This is really good. What is it?"

He laughed a little bit before he answered.

"It's a margarita. Do you like it?"

"Yes I do, Thank you."

"Listen Casey, would it be to sudden if I asked you to dance?"

"Of course not, let's go."

He grabbed my hand and led me back to the living room where everyone was dancing. I turned back to look at Derek and he had an angry look on his face. I didn't care. I was beginning to have fun. He took me to the center of the room and pulled me close.

"Let's see how well you can dance." He leaned in and said to me. I started to move my body with the rhythm of the music and he quickly caught on. We danced for a few faster songs, when a slow song came on. I turned around and he placed his hands on my waist. I followed by placing my hands around his neck. He pulled me in closer so we could talk.

"You're a really good dancer."
"Thanks. So are you."

"Are you almost done with your drink?"

I pulled my right hand away from his neck and let him see that it was almost empty. I took one last big gulp and said, "Yeah, it looks like I am all out."

"Well we need to fix that." Cody said as he took his hands off of my waist and led me back to the kitchen. As soon as I walked in, I noticed Derek right away. His smile on his face turned to a frown. I'm not sure what I did wrong. He was the one being a jerk to me in front of everyone. Cody started to make me another margarita when Derek pulled me aside.

"What do you think you are doing with him?"

"Excuse me, I was just having fun. What do you care anyways? You were just being a jerk to me."

"Casey, listen to me. All he wants from you is one thing. And personally I don't want to think about that with you but its true."
"What do you mean?"

"All he wants is to get in your pants. Just stay away from him. Why do you think he is feeding you all this alcohol? So it will be easier for you to say yes. Just please Case, be careful."

"Okay Derek, I didn't think you cared so much. And I will do as I please."

"Am I interrupting anything?" Cody asked as he handed me my drink.

"No, your not, lets go." I said as I took a sip of my drink while glaring at Derek. Cody placed his hand on my shoulder and whispered that we should go upstairs where it is quieter. We walked up the stairs and found an unoccupied bedroom and went in. I sat down on the bed and looked around at all the surroundings. Cody sat down next to me and placed his hand on my thigh. With his other hand he took my drink and set it on the night stand.

"So why is Venturi being so protective over you all of the sudden?"

"I have no idea. First he treats me horrible in front of a room full of people, and then he wants to make sure I'm safe. I just don't get him sometimes."

"Well, you don't have to worry about being safe. I'll make sure you are." He said as he leaned in and kissed my neck.

"Cody… can we take this slow?"

"Yeah sure whatever you want."

He started to trail his kisses to my cheek, and then moved over to my lips. I turned my face so he couldn't reach them.

"What's wrong? Don't you like it?"

"I do, but I have been drinking, I don't want to start something I can't finish. Or make a mistake I'm not ready for."

"Fine, but you are making a mistake." Was all he said before he got up and left me there on the bed.

That was rude. I thought to myself. I grabbed my drink and headed to the door. As soon as I opened it I saw Derek standing there.

"Hey, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, but could you please move out of my way?"

"Case, I tried to warn you."

"I know Derek; now get out of my way."

"Okay, Okay." He said as he turned around and started walking down the stairs. I followed him down, but stopped on the last stair. I scanned the room looking for Emily, but she was no where to be found. I went back into the kitchen and grabbed a cup and handed it to a guy standing by the keg.

"You want some?" He asked.

"Yes please."

He pushed the pump in three times then tilted the cup and pushed the lever so that the beer flowed into the cup.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" A familiar voice said from behind me.

"Positive." I said as I took the cup from the guy that poured it for me. "Thanks."

I headed back into the living room where I found Emily.

"Where have you been? I saw you go upstairs with that guy. I have been so worried."

"I'm fine Em. I think I want to dance though." And with that I was gone to the middle of the living room, moving my body to the music. I took my first sip of the beer and made a sour face. It sure was disgusting, but I couldn't let anyone know I didn't like it. So I took another drink and continued to dance. I glanced around and saw Cody talking to another girl. I guess Derek was right. I need to remember to thank him later. Before I knew it, my cup was completely empty. I headed back to the kitchen to get another one.

"Back for more?"

I shook my head yes and handed my cup to Derek. He smirked and poured it for me. I grabbed it from his hand and walked out to the back porch. Some fresh air on my face felt so amazing. I sat down on the concrete and took another drink from my cup.

"Can I join?"

I looked up and saw my step-brother crouching down next to me.

"Sure."

We sat there in silence until I finally spoke up.

"Thank you. You know, for earlier."

"No prob sis. By the way, how is the beer?"

"Gross at first, but it's not so bad now."

"Good. You ready to go back inside now?"

"Okay."

When I stood up, I stumbled a little bit. I felt his arms around my waist to catch me before I hit the ground.

"Slow down Klutzilla." He said with the infamous smirk of his. He opened the door and followed me inside. He poured me another beer, and told me it was my last one for the night, so I better savor it. I smiled sweetly at him before I left the kitchen. I heard my favorite song playing on the stereo, so I did what I thought was best. I got up on a table and started to dance. Right away everyone started cheering and clapping at me.

"HEY D! I think your sister is drunk!" I heard someone yell. I saw Derek come from the kitchen area and run over to the table I was on. He stood there watching for a minute before he tried to pull me down from the table.

"Casey. You can't just get up on tables like that and dance!" He yelled at me.

"May I ask why not? I was having fun, now let me be." I stated.

He pulled me down and took me into an empty room and locked the door.

"You can't dance like that Casey."

"You keep telling me that but you never told me why."

"Because, I don't want everyone to see you dance like that."

"Why?"

"They might like it… just like I did."
"What does that mean?"

"You heard me, now let's go party."

He left me there in the room, to sit and wonder what the hell that meant.

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