When I walked in the door I saw Conner sleeping on the couch. An idea formed in my head. I crept slowly up to him, trying not wake him. I leaned in real close to his ear and…

"Boo!" I yelled and he fell off the couch.

"Who in the-" He stopped when he saw it was me. I knew I was in for it later. Trust me when you scare your brother, your brother gets even. He got up and lay back down on the couch. "Have you ever considered waking someone up oh I don't know, nicely?"

I laughed "No" He laughed too. "What time are you heading down to the party?" I asked. He shrugged.

"Alright well I'm going to go get ready." I said as I walked up the stairs, I stopped halfway. I knew he was about to look at the clock and see what time it is because he knows I don't take like three hours to get ready.

"Crap." He yelled. "Why didn't you tell me what time it is?"

"Hey its not my fault you sleep all day." I laughed and went to my room. I took off my damp clothes, took my hair out of its ponytail, and stepped in the shower. I let the hot water run on me for a few minutes before I shampooed my hair.

When I was done I stepped out of the shower and wrapped a towel around me. I dried my hair and straightened it. My hair is naturally curly, you know those big curls not the tight ones, I usually just straighten it though. I put on my black jeans shorts that were kind of faded on the butt, and a hot pink tank top. I hope it's a warm night or else I'm screwed. I looked at the clock, 6:51p.m. , and my phone vibrated, it was Scott.

Scott: I'm on my way

Me: Kay see u in a little bit

Scott: Love ya bye

Me: U too bye

I don't say I love you to him, because I don't love him. My brother and my mom agree that I'm too young to find love, or to know what it feels like. I think you can find love at any age, when you're a little kid or when you're a teenager, or even when you're eighty. You just have to find love with the right person.

A honk from my driveway brought me out of my thoughts. I ran downstairs, and out the front door. I slid into the passengers seat, and buckled my seatbelt. I gave Scott a kiss before we left. He wore tennis shoes, loose jeans, a white t-shirt with a faded jean jacket.

"You look really pretty tonight." Scott said taking my hand and intertwining it with his.

"Thank you." I said and smiled. "You look great too."

He grinned back.

It didn't take us long to get there. We were there at 7:23. Scott wrapped his arm around my shoulders and pulled me close against him. I looked around for Kyle when we entered Abby's house. It was a huge two-story house but from what I could see Kyle wasn't here yet. Unfortunately Scott's football buddies and their cheerleader girlfriends were. I know it sounds crazy for a non-cheerleader to be dating the football captain. Well those girls don't like me much. Scott led us over to them and began chatting away about the new school year and how great football was gonna be. I just laid my head against his shoulder. The cheerleaders were off talking by themselves so I was stuck here. My phone vibrated in my back pocket. I got a text from Kyle.

Kyle: Hey just saw Scott's car. Where u ?

Me: Find the jocks and cheerleaders then u'll find me. ugh!

Kyle: Ha! See u in a bit.

Kyle spotted me in a couple minutes. I drew away form Scott and them, and went over to Kyle. He wore the same thing he had earlier.

"Hey." I said "When did you get here?"

"We've got here around 7. It was now that I spotted Scott's car." I looked behind him and saw Alex, Nathan, another brunette boy, and a black haired girl. I assumed they were Erik and Anna. They all smiled at me , I smiled back. All the boys were so handsome, and the girl was very beautiful.

"Thanks for inviting us." Alex said. I guess the first time I met him and Nathan I was too focused or distracted by Nathan because I had never even noticed Alex's eyes. They were a beautiful blue, I would call it an electric blue. Which was really weird because I've never seen any color so shocking.

"This is our brother and sister Erik and Anna." Erik had short brunette hair, and gray eyes that look almost silver they were just as shocking as Alex's. And Anna she was so beautiful, she had the color of black hair that Nathan had, it fell down to her chest, and it was curled in big curls. She had violet eyes that were so pretty. I had never seen someone with violet eyes. "Erik, Anna this is Macey." Alex said.

Erik shook my hand and said "Nice to meet you ."

"You too." I smiled. Anna also shook my hand. "Its also nice to meet you." I said

"You too." She said and smiled. They all had very beautiful voices not musical just angelic. I glanced at Nathan and noticed that he now wore a leather jacket that looked really good on him, with a black t-shirt on underneath, dark faded jeans, and tennis shoes. My eyes searched his face again. My gosh he was so beautiful, handsome, and well hot. But what really got me was his eyes. They're such a unique amber, with a black rim around the color, like it was holding in the color. I now realized that his eyes were looking into mine. I quickly averted my eyes away from his.

"Um Mace?" Kyle nudged me in the arm. I looked at him. "You do know its going to be freezing tonight right?" He gestured to my tank top and shorts.

"Great! I knew that would happen." Nathan grinned at me.

"So its either separate Scott from his jacket that's keeping him warm or wait for Scott to offer it to you." Kyle said.

"Pretty much."

"Well the second option might not be the best considering you'll probably freeze to death before he offers it to you." He laughed.

"Hah. Yeah probably." I smiled "I guess I'll just have to deal with it. Its okay I will just sit closer to the fire."

The song "The way you like" by Adema started blaring through the speakers. We all kinda stood there in an awkward stance.

"So…" I started. "I'm gonna go get something to drink. Anybody want one?"

They all shook their heads. I turned around and headed to the table with the drinks and some food. I got some punch and sipped it off to the side of the table. I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around. My eyes met two perfect amber ones. I smiled.

"I thought you didn't want one." I said motioning to the drink.

"I don't, you just looked lonely." He smiled. The song "Lost in the stereo" by All time low began to play.

"Where's Scott?" He asked. I looked around but I didn't see him.

"I don't know probably with his friends." I took another sip.

"So…" He started. "How long have you and Scott gone out?"

"I think a couple days ago it would have been five months."

"Kyle doesn't seem to like him." He smiled again.

"What gave that away?" I joked. He chuckled. "I'm beginning to feel the same way." I said under my breath. Nathan acted like he heard what I had said, but there was no possible way. It was probably just a coincidence.

"AHEM!"

I turned to the side of me. Scott did not look happy. He turned to Nathan. "Can you excuse us so I can talk to my girlfriend alone?"

Nathan left and Scott nearly blew up in front of everyone right there. "Be careful Scott." I warned and set my drink down. He calmed his features, but it didn't hide the anger from his eyes. He put both hands on my waist and pulled me into him. He bent his head down to my ear.

"I think you're the one who should be careful, Macey." He threatened, and tightened his hold on my waist.

"All I did was talk to him." I said through clenched teeth. His hands tightened even more, causing me to suck in a breath.

"And, smiled, and laughed, and flirted." He made me so mad, but I wouldn't say I was sorry. So he tightened his grip even harder than before.

"Since when did being polite become a crime? I must have missed the memo." I sneered. Once again his grip tightened. I squeezed my eyes shut.

I hadn't realized before but my hands were on his arms and my nails were digging into him. After I noticed that I also noticed it was getting really hard to breathe. I dug my nails in deeper, and he did the same. I was about to kick him in the shin, or stomp on his foot, anything to get out of his hold when Scott was suddenly pushed from behind. He let go of me immediately causing me to fall on the ground with no protection or cushion. But, I could breathe. I laid there gasping for air for about five seconds, until Scott got off of me and I was being pulled up from under the arms. My back was pressed against a warm body.

I looked over to where Scott was laying on his back, Kyle looking down at Scott said "Oh my bad I didn't mean to bump you." I looked behind me and once again I met those amber eyes that seemed to melt the pain away, somehow.

"Are you alright?" He asked quietly. I looked at Scott to see if he had heard Nathan. He hadn't.

"Um I'm okay." I said unsurely. I got out of his hold and took a step back. "Why wouldn't I be? I'm fine." I said in a really sure tone. It didn't look like he believed me neither did Kyle.

"Macey?" A very beautiful voice spoke next to me. I turned and it was Anna. "Can you come with me to the bathroom?"

"Yeah." I forced a smile. She smiled back and took my hand, to lead me through the sea of people to the line for the restroom.