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October 31
"A costume party? What are you guys going to do there?" asked Edward as Alice did Lexi's makeup. So much different from Bella, Lexi actually wearing makeup; it fascinated her because she was never able to use it growing. It also made her look and feel pretty, and Alice was doing a fantastic job with it. Edward smiled softly watching Lexi smile as Alice readied her. She of course was dressed as an angel and Alice as a fairy.
"We were invited and Lexi really hasn't experienced anything since she came, so what better way than this," said Alice, doing the last finishing touches. "You should come. Jasper, Emmett and Rosalie are coming too."
"I rather pass," he grumbled.
Lexi turned his head to look at him. "She's probably not going to be there," she said to herself. However, she almost jumped when he gave her a deadly glare and could have sworn he was growling in his throat.
"Edward, you're scaring her," said Alice putting herself between the two. Lexi peaked her head to the side to see Edward snarling before leaving. "Stubborn as a mule," said Alice under her breath. "Lexi, no don't cry. The mascara is going to run!"
"Sorry," she whispered.
"Forget, Edward. You and I are going to have a blast at that party!" said Alice excitedly. Lexi giggled at her excitement. She just wished Edward was too.
Lexi looked around at the party. There were people with many costumes: some wore masks, had scary costumes, or looked slutty.
"Just ignore those and remember if they offer you a drink, don't take it," warned Alice. She smiled and went dancing with Jasper. Lexi stood as she watched Emmett and Rosalie also went to the dance floor. She had never seen people dance so gracefully.
There was a tap on her shoulder, making her turn to see who it was. "Lexi!" yelled Mike through the music. He was dressed as a vampire. Lexi almost laughed at the irony. "Hey, I didn't you'd make it!"
"Well, here I am," she said.
"Wanna dance?" he asked. Lexi opened her mouth to reject his offer, but she felt guilty seeing his pleading look.
"Alright," she said, nodding.
He smiled and took her to the dance floor. Lexi laughed watching him dance. She tried to dance along with him, but his crazy moves her too much for her. Lucky for her, they put a slow song on, making her leave quickly to the dance floor.
She sighed in relief as she got to the edge of a bar. She didn't want to be seen by Mike. "Hey," said Jessica next to her.
"Hi," she responded back.
"Want a drink?" she asked with a smirk. Lexi eyed her strangely, not sure if she should trust her.
"What is it?"
"Champagne," she said, shrugging.
"I don't know…"
"Aw, come on it's not like it's going to do much damage," she said. Lexi hesitated to take the glass, but it was soon in her hands. She sniffed it and memories from her past started flooding in her brain.
"N-No, I rather not," she said. Before she could walk away, but Jessica held her by the arm.
"Fine, but at least drink some punch," said Jessica.
Lexi smiled. "Alright," she said, taking a big sip. She squinted her face, tasting the sourness of it. "What's in this?" she asked.
"Nothing, its just punch. You'll get used to it," she said. "Go on, take another sip," she encouraged. Lexi shrugged and continued to drink the punch. Soon, she was at her fifth glass and was starting to feel woozy.
"I feel dizzy, but very happy," she giggled.
"See, I told you that you'd like it," said Jessica. Lexi nodded and took another gulp of the drink.
"Lexi?" She turned and saw Alice, giving Jessica time to escape.
"Hi! Here drink this. It's wonderful! Oh wait I forgot," she said, giggling. Alice shook her head, wondering who gave her the drinks because she was here by herself.
"I told you not to drink," growled Alice.
"But, it's not liquor, its punch," she said, handing her glass. Alice took it and sniffed, but didn't smell like liquor. However, seeing Lexi's state, she was positive that there was liquor in this.
"Maybe we should get you home," suggested Alice.
"No, the party just started," said Lexi. She looked around and saw someone dancing by himself. She felt like having fun tonight.
"Wait, Lexi!" hissed Alice. She sighed as she watched Lexi dancing with some random guy at the party. She pulled out her cell phone and called the only guy she knew who could stop Lexi's nonsense.
Edward burst in the front door and was greeted by a worried Alice. "Where is she?" he growled. Alice pointed in the middle of the dance floor. Edward's jaw tightened seeing Lexi, dancing like a fool and laughing with some guy at the party. "What is she doing?" he hissed.
"She got drunk. Someone put something in her drink," she said.
Edward put in mind to work and wondered to every mind in the party trying to find the crook. His eyes stopped when he saw Jessica and Bella with Jacob. "Go home guys, I have this taken care of," he said. By the look on Edward's face, they knew it wouldn't be wise to disobey him.
Edward stomped to the middle of the dance floor where Lexi was. He cleared out his throat and put a hand on her shoulder. "Lexi," he said.
Lexi turned and smiled at Edward. "You came," she said, hugging him. Edward's eyes stared to Bella's and Jacob's. He knew they were watching. He saw jealousy in Bella's eyes, but for some reason the jealousy he wanted her to feel before, it meant nothing to him now. "Come dance with me, Edward," she said, grabbing his hand and moving her body to the beat of the music.
"Lexi, we're going home," he said, in a warning voice.
Lexi scowled. "No, I'm dancing with… uh, what's his name?" she asked herself, still drink in hand.
Edward yanked the cup from her hands, picking up Lexi with the other and threw her over his shoulder. He tossed the drink aside and proceeded to get out of the house. He felt her pound her fists to his back, but it didn't hurt him. He ran home, speeding fast because he forgot to bring the car just to get to the party faster.
He stopped in front of his house and walked inside. Lexi was still pounding and yelling at him to put her down. The whole family stared at the scene as Edward took Lexi to her bedroom.
Once inside he slammed the door behind him and put Lexi down. "You big jerk!" she yelled. "What the hell is your problem?! I was having fun at the party and then you come and ruin everything! I should…" Lexi suddenly felt light headed and started to fall, but was caught by Edward.
"Are you OK?" he asked.
Lexi stared up at him and he stared down at her. Her hair was undone and some of her eyeliner was smudged around her eyes. It wasn't supposed to be attractive, but her eyes were calling to him. Edward pushed some of her hair back, tracing her cheekbones.
Lexi saw Edward's face leaning forward, but there was a sudden bitter taste in her throat. "Excuse me," she said, shaking out of his arms. She got out of the bedroom and immediately went to find the nearest bathroom.
Edward sighed. He didn't want to get close to Lexi, but there was something about her that called him in: her sweet smile, her cute laugh, her big eyes. He shook his head, trying to get rid of his thoughts of her, but they remained there, glued in his brain.
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