Chapter Ten
Everything is easier when you're drunk! Well except walking.
Disclaimer.
Rachel's POV
"Rachel?" a voice sounded behind me in the pharmacy isle.
"Hey!" I smiled after I realized who it was. Kayla was standing there with a bunch of different sunburn ointments in a basket.
"Planning ahead?" I smiled gesturing to the lotions.
"What, these? Nah there for my sister. She has had too much fun in the sun! Though I guess she is lucky, the sun is rarely out!" She laughed.
"My dog ruined my toothbrush." I grumbled holding up the new light blue toothbrush.
"New chew toy?" she laughed.
"Yip." I smiled, and then grimaced remembering finding the slobbery chewed up thing under my bed.
"Hey I'm having this party with some of my friends tonight would you like to come? Its nothing big just a small get together." She smiled kindly.
"Um, yeah sure!" I smiled back.
After I wrote her address down we separated and I headed home.
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"Hey dad?" I called out coming out of my room and into the living room.
"In here!" he called from his room.
I walked in and found him sitting on his bed reading a book.
"Can I go out tonight?' I asked sitting down next to him.
"Rachel your twenty-one I don't really think you need my permission." He laughed.
"Well I mean I still live under you roof!" I defended.
"Are we really having this argument?" he said chuckling.
"Well what do you think I should wear?" I asked.
"What's wrong with what you're wearing?" he asked gesturing to my T-shirt and jeans.
"Forget I asked." I laughed, hugging him and leaving to my room to get ready.
After much contemplation I finally decided on a simple white strapless dress with a thin black belt. For shoes I put some navy blue pumps and a matching clutch as the purse.
Fixing my hair in a ponytail I walked out into the living room. Dad sat there watching T.V.
"Where are you guys going, a wedding?" dad asked.
"Dad! No of course not but I want to look nice alright? Kayla is always dressed in some sort of dress so obviously her friends are probably like that too." I grumbled.
"Oh! Almost forgot what it felt like when you and your sister would try and fit in with all those preppy kids." He rolled his eyes.
"Me? No way don't drag me into Rebecca's little climb to the popular's. That was all her. I was friend with a bunch of different types of people. " I said defensively.
"Aren't you going to be late?" he asked, ignoring my statement with just a chuckle.
I laughed hugging him and leaving out the side door.
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"Rachel! You made it!" Kayla smiled jumping in her pink dress.
"Yeah almost got lost with all the turns you have in this neighborhood." I smiled hugging her.
"This is Mackenzie!" She smiled pointing to a girl with long red hair, green eyes and a sharp pointy nose. She was wearing a black cocktail dress.
"Hi!" I smiled, shaking her hand.
She smiled, though it was as if she was still assessing me.
A few minuets after we all sat down the doorbell rang.
"Tiffany!" Kayla giggled hugging her in a bone-crushing grip.
Was it just me or was she acting a bit tipsy?
Tiffany had straight bleach blonde hair and super pale blue eyes. Another thing that stood out was that she was extremely tall. She was wearing a bright red cocktail dress.
"This is Tiffany." Kayla smiled introducing me to her.
"Hi, I'm Rachel." I smiled extending my hand.
She smiled and shook my hand though I had a feeling her smile was completely false.
"So are we getting drunk or what?" Tiffany asked after we all sat down again.
Wait was that what this was about? A get together to get drunk? I mean it's not like I never drink but… well I just don't really drink. I've never been majorly drunk. Slightly tipsy, yes.
"Oh! Stacy is supposed to bring it."
"Well where is she?" Tiffany asked looking annoyed.
"Hey guys! Sorry I'm late!" a girl said stepping through the door. She had super curly auburn hair, light blue eyes behind a thick pair of glasses, and a face full of freckles. She was weaing a yellow sundress.
"Just bring the alcohol and all will be forgiven." Mackenzie smiled.
After that we all got a glass of who knows what and started drinking. Well they were chugging and I was sipping.
"So who is up for some truth or dare?" Tiffany asked.
"Oh me, me! I want to go first!" Kayla smiled jumping up.
"Alright pick your victim." She smiled.
"Rachel! Truth or dare?" she smiled.
"Dare?" I said hesitantly.
"I dare you to chug this beer!" she smiled handing me a bottle of beer.
Oh God. I smiled tentatively and took the beer. Here goes nothing. The beer was bitter in my mouth as I chugged it and I felt it running down the side of my cheek. I got to about half way done and had to take a break. Breathing heavily I smiled at them.
"I take it you don't drink much?" Mackenzie said smirking.
"Not much." I smiled.
"Well finish it, cause this party is about to get started!" she smiled.
A couple more dares and my judgment wasn't all that clear. I started laughing at everything. Also I realized how much of a great friend Kayla was, not to mention Mackenzie and Stacy. They were so nice!
"Okay, Rachel your turn again! Truth or dare?" Kayla asked.
"Truth!" I giggled, grinning like there was no tomorrow.
"Do you like Paul?" she asked, smirking.
"Who doesn't? I mean look at him! He is like super sweet. God but he is way too young for me!" I said smiling sadly and hugging my knees.
"What? No way! You guys would make a perfect couple!" Kayla smiled.
"What about your sister?" I asked.
"Her? She can find someone else." She shrugged.
"Well what if he doesn't feel the same way? I'll look like an idiot!" I said sadly.
"No you wont! Ooh! You should call him!" Mackenzie smiled.
"Yeah!" Kayla agreed eagerly.
"Now?" I asked cocking my head.
"Yes now!" Stacy smiled grabbing my phone from my purse, and looking through the contacts. Suddenly I heard what sounded like ringing.
She held the phone to me smirking.
"Hello?" Paul's voice sounded through the speaker.
"Paul!" I smiled giggling.
"Hey Rach, are you okay? Its almost midnight." He said sounding worried.
"Me? I'm fine silly!" I laughed.
"Rachel… are you drunk?" he asked.
"Me? No! … Maybe." I smiled leaning back.
"Where are you?" he asked concerned.
"I'm at Kayla's house." I smiled.
"I'll be there in fifteen minuets, don't leave." He said sharply.
"But were having a party!" I said upset.
"Rachel there is no way I am letting you drive yourself home. Be ready, I'm on my way." He said hanging up.
I pouted looking at them.
"OMG! He is totally into you!' Mackenzie snickered.
"What? How do you know?" I asked confused.
"He was all worried! And unless that's your brother, and he has a reason to be protective, we all know what that means." Stacy smiled.
"Well couldn't it just be because were friends?" I asked.
They gave me a blank look.
"Well we have to get you ready!" Tiffany said looking at me in a disapproving way.
"What's wrong with the way I look now?" I asked defensively.
"Well the outfit is fine, but honey that hairdo has to go." Mackenzie said shrugging.
They took my hair out of a ponytail and let it loosely fall around my back.
"Now, lets add a little lipstick, and blush." Stacy smiled.
After all my prepping was done they all sat down in angst.
"Remember, go with your gut and tell him how you feel! Your drunk, it should be easier." Kayla smiled.
A car pulled up in the driveway so I grabbed my purse and walked, well stumbled, out the door.
Before I could shut the door several voices shouted out 'Good luck!'
As I was straggling to the car Paul got out the drivers side of the truck and came to help me in.
"Hey!" I smiled.
"Hey." He chucked, though he had a slight frown on his face.
"What the matter?" I asked.
"Rachel, where you planning on driving?" he asked seriously.
"Well at first yeah, but then I realized we were drinking." I shrugged.
He still looked slightly bothered but he let it drop and we were soon on our way.
"So Paul?" I asked carefully.
"Hmm?"
"I have to tell you something." I stated.
"What is it?' he asked curiously.
"Well... I'm nervous." I said frankly.
"Don't be Rach, you can tell me anything." He said earnestly.
"I…" I started unsure of how to say it. Come on Rach remember what Kayla said! It should be way easier, I'm drunk!
"Rach just say it." He laughed.
"I like you. A lot" I said hiding behind my hands.
"I like you too Rach." He said.
"No. I mean I like you like you."
The car was eerily silent, and I could hear the car going over some rocks and knew we had arrived at my house.
"Well I guess this is it! Bye!" I said going for the car door handle. I had to get out of here.
"Wait Rachel!" he said grabbing my arm.
"No, Paul I understand. Its okay." I said sadly, going for the door again.
"No Rachel I don't think you do." He said looking into my eyes.
"Well what is it?" I asked sighing.
"I like you too. Like you like you." He smiled.
I smiled and opened the car door. He got out to and walked me to the front door.
"Goodnight." He smiled.
"Night." I smiled kissing his cheek.
Then I barfed into the bushes.
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Ewe! xD And yay! She finally told him how she feels! : D please review it means a lot! Any ideas for the next chapter? I know this one was kinda short compared to the last one! Reviews are the fuel to my typing fingers c: