Chapter six

John: So it was Friday, and that meant one thing: party! This is the first party all of us have had together. I managed to buy some drink for everyone so it should be good. We just have to get the final things sorted now.

Brian: I sat in my room nervously, waiting for Andy and Colton. Colton was Andy's older brother, he's doing us a favour. There was a knock at the door. I sat and listened to my father opening the door.

"Hi, I'm Mr Clark, Andrew's uncle. He's staying with me this weekend and we were wondering if Brian would like to join us? We'll be visiting the museum so it will be very educational." I nearly laughed hearing Colton say this.

"Uh yeah, okay. I guess that will be fine, when will you be coming back?" My father replied.

"Well I'm picking Andrew up from school today so I'll pick Brian up too and then bring him back to you after school on Monday."

"Alright. I suppose that will be fine but I'd like contact details in case of an emergency."

"Of course sir. If Brian gets his stuff quickly, I'll take him to school now also."

So after promising my dad I would phone him every day, he finally let me leave. The rest of the guys were hiding around the corner. They all burst out laughing when they saw us walking back. Colton shook his head and took $20 from Andy. He left and we walked to school, dropping our things off in Claire's house on the way.

Jodi: The day in school went slow. John, Allison and I had to try our hardest not to end up with detention tomorrow. But somehow we managed it.

So the end of the day came and we all met up to walk to Claire's. I had only been here that one time and I didn't realise how big it was. She even had a swimming pool outside!

John brought loads of alcohol so we decided to play drinking games, and first up was spin the bottle.

Brian: I didn't want to play this game. But then, it was my turn and it pointed at Allison. Oh my gosh. I get to kiss Allison. So we kissed and I got maybe a bit too excited. It was my first kiss I couldn't help it. I hoped no one would notice but they all did and they started laughing. Until Claire told them to stop.

Jodi: At around 8pm there was a knock at the door. All of Claire's old friends had turned up. Great. Claire tried to make them leave but then all the boys turned up and barged in. We all felt awkward, but they brought more drink with them so we just made everyone go outside. After a few hours everyone had mixed together a bit. But then I saw this girl talking to Andy. I was sat by Brian and Allison, near the pool. They could see I was annoyed. Andy had only gone to get me another drink and this girl just started taking to him, she was all over him. He was looking at me and trying to get away but she wasn't letting him. I walked over to her and told her to leave him alone. She started saying stuff about me and then kissed Andy. He pushed her away. I called her a slut and she slapped me across the face. So I pushed her to the side and she fell in the pool. Everyone went silent. Her friend helped her out while some huge jock came over to me, shouting. Andy told him to stop and pushed him slightly. The jock, called Mark, threw Andy into the pool. Suddenly, John came running over and punched Mark right in the face. Mark started fighting back. John may not look it, but he's stronger than Mark. He grabbed Mark by the collar, like our father does to us, and dragged him out of the house. He told everyone else to get out to, and they actually listened.

I walk over to the pool and gave Andy my hand so I could help him out. He grabbed my hand and pulled me in the pool with him! Everyone was laughing and eventually we all ended up in there.

Andy: I woke up the next morning with a terrible headache. I looked around, I was laying near the pool on my back, with both my arms stretched out. Jodi was sleeping next to me, laying on top of one of my arms. I pulled my arm inwards, rolling Jodi on top of me and waking her up in the process. She looked cute when she was sleepy. She smiled at me and I kissed her. She was running her hands through my hair again and I was starting to get a bit 'excited'. We were having a bit of a moment when we heard a cough. John was stood by the door.

"Uh love birds, you want breakfast? Big Bri's making pancakes" he said.

Jodi jumped up, "yes! I love pancakes" she laughed and helped me up.

Brian: I was glad everyone liked pancakes. I always make them for my sister so I didn't mind making them for everyone. I quite enjoyed it actually. I was feeling horrible after last night, I was sick all night long. I'm not used to drinking. But cooking the pancakes were taking my mind off the hangover a bit. I woke up next to Allison. It was nice, I just hope I didn't embarrass myself last night. I can't really remember much.

John: After breakfast, Jodi and I went outside to have a cigarette. Although we had all smoked before, and Allison sometimes smoked when she was drunk, it was only me and Jodi that smoked regularly. I guess it was our way of coping with things at home. Anyway, I wanted to talk to her about something.

"Hey Jodi, I gotta be serious for a moment."

"Why? Is everything alright?"

"Yeah yeah it's fine. Look you know just because I got this job, I don't want you to think I ain't there for you no more."

"What? No! I never thought that. I'm happy for you Johnny."

"I just wanted you to know that's all. Just in case you thought I was leaving you with dad on purpose."

"No honestly. It's fine, I'm glad you've got a job. I can deal with dad! And anyway, I have Andy now too, and the rest of the guys. If I need to get out of the house I'll just go find one of them."

"Alright then, if you're sure. But I'm still here for you alright, I'm always here. And I promise you, once I get enough money, we'll be outta here!"

Jodi: John was so kind. People may not see that side of him, but I do. And I know Claire does too. I didn't really believe that we'd be able to get out of here, but i liked his optimism so I wasn't going to tell him. I mean, I wish we could get out of here but it's highly unlikely. Anyway, after he told me everything I gave him a hug. We finished our cigarettes and went back inside with everyone else.