Chapter eleven: A little V & C.

He had set on quicker than he had before. Each second that passed was a bigger thrill. A much bigger thrill than I have ever experienced. They were a thousand times more fun compared to Jacobs piggy back rides. He was always so careful, where as Alec didn't need to he. He was naturally graceful and was probably trained to carry bodies back to Volterra, so he was just as graceful with me on his back. Never the less, I still clung to him. My head resting in the arch of his neck, his scent calming me. It was strange... How used to his musky scent I had gotten.

"Alright," Alec then said, letting me down. Across the street was the school. He had ran further than what was needed.

"Your friends are there already." Alec announced.

Well, that was a comfort in a way. At least I wouldn't be alone. I gave Alec a thankful smile. He had saved me the walk. To be honest, I must have seemed lazy. Considering everywhere we went nowadays I seemed to steal a little piggy back ride or get carried.

At least I could say something no other vampire could. Alec of the Volturi carried me and let me get a piggyback ride. Yup, I should write that on my freaking CV.

"Race you," I smirked. Before Alec had a chance to reply, I shot on up the stairs and headed right for the group within the parking lot. Alec was right behind me, jogging.

They were mainly all there. Chris was standing talking to Ivy. He was wearing a blue shirt with black pants and black tie. I wondered if he and Ivy colour coordinated, since she was wearing a light blue dress. He golden hair was pinned back, but strands did fall ever now and then. She was a picture to say the least. She looked amazing. Next to her was Shannon, talking to Suzannah and Chris. There was a taller guy in the mix also, I recognized him to be Mark Jones. Another laid back. He was close to Nathan, I had seen him time to time roaming around with Chris and him. They were a trio. Nathan was there too. Talking to my friends and his. At least he was making them feel welcome.

Shannons fiery red hair was left down, curled and shining. She was wearing a white dress that hugged to her curves at the bust and then flew out around her hips. It wasn't long, but wasn't short either.

Suzannah wore a black tight dress that clung snugly to each and every curve she had. It showed off her long slender legs, which I noticed seemed to catch the attention of Mark Jones. The boyfriend of Mercedes. Would there be drama later on? I hoped not. Her hair, was half and half. Half up and half down. Each of the girls wore flat dolly shoes. Like me. See, we weren't stupid.

Nathan was wearing a black shirt and red tie. So much for my hopes of us wearing the same colour. I couldn't see Marks clothes, since he was at the back of the group.

The three queens weren't there... Thankfully. As I approached, I giggled at the feeling of Alecs arms once again winding around my waist. "I'll catch you one day, Reny."

Alec was in acting mode. I could tell. For his chin rested on my shoulder and his arms locked around my waist. It caught the attention of everyone. Especially my friends, and to my surprise... Nathan.

"Are you two.." Nathan went to ask, his sentence drifting off. I laughed, tearing Alecs arms from my waist.

"Aha, no. Alecs just being..."

"Charming... Dashing... Irresistible." Alec said smugly, giving a large grin in response. Yup. He was planning on being cocky. Figures. Though, I had to give it to Alec. He knew exactly how to play this whole jealousy game. I saw the look on Nathan's face and I felt more assured than ever. He did like me! Nathan nodded, moving from the group and coming to stand with me and Alec.

"So you look... Great." Nathan said, his hand raising and running his hand through his hair. "You both do, nice... Coat, A."

I held back the giggle, since I saw Alecs brow arch.

"Thank you." was all he replied.

"Okay, well... I'm going to talk to the girls," I said quickly. No girl wanted to be stuck listening to guy talk. Just like no guy wants to be present with guy talk.

As soon as I stepped away from my investigator and my crush; Ivy, Suzannah and Shannon came right to me. The guys they were making small talk with joined Alec and Nathans group.

"I love your dress, all your dresses. You look amazing!" I beamed towards my friends. Shannon simply shrugged it off, stating it was something her mom got her for a wedding that ended up being cancelled. Ivy was grinning smugly, her eyes moving to Chris every few moments. Suzannah was fixing he lipgloss.

"Any sign of the witches?" Ivy then asked, looking to Suzannah. She shook her head.

"Mark said they usually do this... Turn up maybe ten minutes late. Bu-"

I lost interest within the conversation. I felt slightly better just being by my friends sides. Not necessarily joining the conversation. At least, with them here; when the other girls did decide to show up I wasn't alone in receiving the large glares radiating from them. Well, mainly Brittany. Mercedes's nose seemed to be stuck in her phone most of the time. Amber, well... She was vacant minded. All the time. Oh well, I was sure their attention would be on the fact Alec was among them.

I took a glance towards the boys group, catching the sight of Alec. How human he looked. How... normal. If you were to walk past, not knowing anything about him; you would think he was just your everyday human being. About to embark on a night out with his friends. The way he was smiling was infectious. I caught myself smiling just by watching him, laughing away with the chatter. Chris had by this point put his arm around him and Nathan. I half expected him to rip the arm off, but he was unaffected. He was calm. He looked to be having fun. Something I had only ever seen him be like with me. It was the best fun he had in fifty years and bringing him to Fork's high was hard for me, considering I did want to keep him away for selfish reasons, but it was probably the best thing too. He had spent his lifetime in Italy, being this feared guard, living to standards set by the most strict and dangerous vampires ever known to my world. This wasn't just an investigation of my life. I came to the conclusion, it was like a holiday for Alec. Time to actually be a teenager. Be... normal.

His violet eyes turned towards me, his lips still in a smile. I didn't bother with the looking away crap girls did when they were caught smiling at a guy. I continued to smile his way, which he returned. It was him that broke the eye contact, by returning his attention to the males surrounding him.

Just then, a horn sounded; catching everyone's attention. Brittany's car. Her dad dropped them off. Her father was tall, with glasses and a black beard. He seriously looked like a businessman. He got out the car and opened the back doors where the long tanned legs of his daughter emerged. Brittany, much to my dismay, looked... amazing. Her hair was left straight. Her skin seemed to be... glowing. She was wearing a red dress with a black clutch bag, high heels I wouldn't of dreamed of wearing. I guessed some people were just blessed with the ability of being able to walk in them. Around her throat was what looked like a new necklace. For as long as I'd known Brittany, she'd had countless pieces of jewelry. But this was the sort of thing you'd forever be wearing. A dimon increased 'R' hanging on her throat. I could only guess what that meant. It implied exactly what she was. 'Ruler.'

The other two got out after her, they both looked just as good. Amber had her hair up in a styled ponytail. Her dress was pink with the same sized high heels. Mercedes was the one wearing trousers. Though, they sort of connected to the top. I'd seen that style before, but there was no way in hell I'd ever buy it. The cleavage line was far too low. In fact, I could see her belly piercing. It was a turquoise colour, so it complimented her tanned skin. Her hair was curled in her natural way. Never the less, she was just as stunning. These girls would outshine us on the dancefloor no doubt.

Brittany gave her father a subtle kiss on the cheek, the other two thanked him and then they made their way towards us. The sounds of their heels clicking on the floor already caused a rush of jealousy at how effortlessly they walked with them.

Mark moved towards Mercedes instantly, which I saw Suzannah's eyes fall at. Oh, so she had a crush on Mark now? Well, that was cute. Ivy seemed to be glaring flames at this point, when Amber took her stance beside Chris, who was none the wiser as to the two girls who clearly had a strong attraction towards him. I could see a bitch fight happening at the end of the night. Though, I doubted it would be those two fighting. It would be me and Brittany. The glare I was receiving from her clarified that she wasn't happy I was attending, though she was more than thrilled Alec had come along. She was like some sort of yoyo. Her attention was shared between Alec and Nathan. Nathan was stunned, granted. God, even I was stunned by the way she looked. I couldn't be irritated by that, hell... He was only human. But Alec? He paid no attention to her what so ever. When she tried to do that nasal, the usual one that would cause guys to drool, tone of 'Hello' to him, all he did was smile and nod. She didn't like that. That was obvious.

"Well, we're all here now. How about we get going, eh?"

The guys hollered. It was a large minivan we would be travelling in. Not that I could complain. They had some guy that was obsessed with Amber driving and that worked in the club. He was the one getting the beer and crap. I just hoped he realized what he would be putting up, just in the hopes he'd get lucky with Amber Berth.

Amber was sitting up front, to the guys request. Ivy and Shannon were at the back, thankful to their places. Then it was Suzannah and Mark. She seemed to like that, alot. Mercedes was none the wiser as to the little eye-sex they were having just infront of her. Hell, Mark even put her seatbelt on for her. Yup, something was going on.

Alec and I were instructed to get in next, which we did. Alec kindly enough gave me the further inside the car. That way I could gaze out the window and ignore the fact I was in a van with the girl who hated me for no good damn reason. Maybe it was because I was after the guy she was too...

Brittany and Mercedes were next, the chairs in front. At least then I wouldn't have to see her glaring at me. Chris got the seat beside Nathan. Figures those two would want to sit with one another. All in all, the van was pretty damn long. I might have been wiser to just order a damn limo. Though, we didn't want to have all the attention arriving at the club. I was sure the three queen's would've loved that idea.

Soon after, the journey began. I could hear Shannon and Ivy chatting. I could hear Suzannah giggling at Mark's jokes. I could hear Mercedes texting and Brittany getting into conversation with Chris and Nathan, who had turned around in their chairs to chat. Alec, however, was mute. I wondered why. Though... There was something I figured wouldn't be right between us unless I got it out into the open. My dream.

Sneakily, I took his hand. He didn't look up, he continued to look forward.

'Alec, I need to show you something. Is that okay?'

Alec nodded. It would've seemed oblivious to everyone else. As if he was simply stretching his neck by looking to the ceiling of the car and then down again. But I knew what it was.

'Just don't freak out, okay?'

He repeated the last thing. 'Promise?'

He glanced to me, giving me a gentle wink.

I took a deep breath, and went into projecting mode. Alright... From the beginning. I began to re-picture the dream. Re-Captivating everything and everything said. Alec didn't so much as move. He was just watching, emotionlessly. I wasn't sure what to think he was thinking. I wasn't sure if he was disgusted, or... liked it? I mean, he wouldn't like it. Would he? After all, it was basically some crummy love dream, right? That crap would never happen. Alec and I were two different people. We were like the Capulets and the Montagues. No matter what, there would never be a way. Not that we wanted a way, we just wanted to be friends. Ah, crap. Was the Capulets and the Montagues a good example? Probably not. Okay, we were the fox and the hound. Wanting to be friends, but it was impossible. We were just too different, no matter how we tried. But... At the end of the day, we would try, right?

As it came to an end, I realized Alec hadn't let go of my hand. In fact, he just pursed his lips and glanced towards me. His eyes gave away nothing, as did his face. He just looked at me and I mean really looked at me. As if seeing me for a real person and I kinda... liked it.

'Are you okay?'

Alec nodded.

'We're still friends, right?'

Oh, god Reny. You sound so damn insecure. Practically checking up that he still likes you. Well, it had to be asked, right? Yes. It did. I didn't care how pathetic I sounded.

Alec nodded, then looked away to the window. For a moment, I could see his lips curve. He was smiling? Was it because of my dream? Alec gave a gentle squeeze of my hand, reassuring me even more that we would be friends. Just to check up, 'Forever?'

Alec's lips did smile this time. I saw the gentle gleam of his teeth. He nodded, giving a low and silent chuckle for only me to hear. Well, forever it was. And maybe... By the end of this investigation, I'd be able to add a 'Always' onto the end of that also.

—xXx—

Three extremely boring hours later we came to a stop. All there was left now was a walk around the corner. Instead of calling dad like I had promised, I sent him a text message five minutes before we arrived. He text back saying 'Have fun. No trouble, Renesmee.' Whatever that meant. I wasn't a trouble maker. I was... cool and careful. Nathan and Chris were the first out; since they were up top. Amber was second, since she was waiting for one of them to open the door. When they got out, Brittany and Mercedes then followed. Alec got out before me and kept to the door. He hand his hand out for me to take. I could see the envy on the queen's faces, but maybe the way Alec was acting it would teach the other guys to act like that also. Be gentlemen as well as teenagers.

I took Alecs hand helping me out of the car. I gave a smile in return, which he winked in return. He didn't stop there. When Mark jumped out, Alec stayed and helped Suzannah out. She was blushing. Alec continued to help Ivy and Shannon out like the gentleman he was. They thanked him. Then the doors were shut. The dude driving told us that he would park the car at the back of the club and he'd meet us inside. Amber blew him a kiss goodbye. I wondered if that was a move to make Chris jealous. If it was, it didn't work. He was too busy talking to Nathan and Mark, who had joined them again.

"Right," Chris then said to us all. "Lets get this party started!"

The guys, apart from Alec, began to cheer and then walk on. Brittany, Amber and Mercedes followed behind them. Alec stayed with Ivy, Suzannah, Shannon and myself.

"This is going to be amazing," Shannon giggled, patting down her dress.

"I hope they play some good music. Not that beat only stuff, y'know? Something we can sing along too," Suzannah chirped.

"I just hope I can dance with Chris," Ivy smirked.

"Well, girls... We're in Seattle. Anything can happen tonight," I laughed; linking my arm with Ivy's and Alec's. He chuckled in return. Suzannah linked her arm with Alec's, but he didn't mind. In fact, he was open to it. She then connected her other one with Shannon. Whether Alec knew we would link arms or not was irrelevant. He was now part of our little group. Stuck in the middle with me. Their moves to joining him in with the link fest proved he had been accepted as one of us. Well, at least he'd remember them when he returned to Italy. They were the ones who actually linked their arms with him. There was probably vampire's out there who wouldn't of dared looking at Alec, never mind linking arms with them. Just proved... My girlfriends were braver than vampires. Granted, they had no idea what he was. To them, he was a regular good looking guy. The way it was meant to be.

Turning the corner, we were welcomed with the sight of large lights and a huge line of people. I heard my friends gasp with delight and saw Alec roll his eyes. I figured he'd seen a nightclub before. But, had he ever been in one? I didn't know. But what I did know was he had never been in one with me and my friends. We would make this a night he'd never forget. Where he would let his hair down and be free. The thumping music seemed to get louder as we closed the space between the club and ourselves.

Mark, Chris and Nathan didn't bother getting in the line. In fact, they went right to the front. And to my surprise, the bouncer opened the velvet rope for us! Welcoming us and wishing us a good time. We huddled in after then, but almost instantly as we did; the boys were eaten with a swarm of other football players and laid backs who had come separately. They greeted them and said they would be on the dancefloor sometime soon.

"Lets get a booth!" I heard Nathan yell towards us. We followed them up the stairs towards a booth; which I slid into beside Alec. Ivy took the side beside myself, Shannon and Suzannah followed. So, there we were. My girlies, Alec of the Volturi, Nathan freaking Newton, Mark, Chris and the three queens of Forks high. All sitting together at circled table with white leather seats and light blue lights handing to give privacy to the booth beside ours.

A girl came up and asked if we wanted drinks. Brittany, Amber and Mercedes ordered water. The guys ordered a coke. So, I went with the flow, getting the same as Nathan, Mark and Chris. Ivy, Suzannah and Shannon got a coke also. Alec got a few weird looks, considering he said he wasn't thirsty. After a three hour drive, I was so freaking thirsty. But, the rest of them shrugged it off and went back to chatter.

Once the drinks arrived, I happily drunk the fizzy drink from a straw. Then the song changed, which caused Ivy, Shannon and Suzannah to gasp.

"I LOVE THIS SONG!" Ivy yelled, louder than what was necessary. Ivy was obsessed with this Enrique Iglesias guy. Apparently this was one of her favorites. Personally, him repeating 'baby I like it' wasn't appealing to me, but it was a good song.

"Me too!" Chris laughed. "Wanna dance?"

My eyes widened. Chris Beam asked Ivy to dance! Ah, her wish came true! "Sure!"

Ivy climbed over Suzannah and Shannon; jumped down and was eaten by the crowd. Chris had taken her hand and vanished with her.

"I like this song too," Mark muttered. "Wanna dance Sades?"

Mercedes looked up, putting her water onto the table. "Uh... No. Do you know how much I paid for this outfit? I didn't get it just to sweat and get it horrible."

Mark rolled his eyes, groaning ever so slightly. "Fine.. Suzannah?"

I saw Suzannah's eyes light up with delight. "I'd love too!" And like that, they both were off. Mercedes looked as if she didn't care. Strange. I shrugged it off, continuing to drink.

A laid back came along, taking Shannon's hand and dragging her off. Then another came, stealing Amber. "Nate... Dance with me," Brittany chimed, her hand taking hold of his. Nathan fell under the influence of Brittany yet again. He was stolen away, leaving me with Alec and Mercedes. Mercedes was simply texting. No getting through to her, even if I was to hit her with a pole or something. I sighed deeply, looking towards the dancefloor. From what I could see was Brittany's blonde locks swinging to the music, with Nathan dancing upon her like some... Ah, I didn't want to think. I took another large drink from my coke.

"Reny,"

I turned to the sound of my name. There, I found the seat beside me empty and nothing but a hand out, much like the car. I looked up, frowning at Alec.

"Come, dance with me... This time, there is music," He winked.

Oh. God.

My heart began to race instantly. I stared at the hand, unable to move. Alec probably figured this out considering he leant in and took my hand. I turned and spoke before thinking.

"Will you watch the stuff?" I instantly regretted it. Good one, Reny.

Mercedes looked up from her phone, her eyes moved to Alec and then me. Wait to get told to go to hell... Wait for it, wait for it...

Slowly, her lips began to curve. "Oh, yeah. Sure. Go, have fun." She waved her free hand for me to go. What the hell? Was my mind playing tricks on me? Mercedes Cooke being... nice? This had to be a dream. I'd wake up any moment. Alec then pulled me off the seat and towards the stairs, his hand still tightly within mine. He weaved us in and out of people while I practically glided down the stairs. The heat radiating off everyone was unbelievable. Elbows, hips, hands, shoulders and god knows what else brushed past as Alec took us to the center of the dance floor.

"I thought you wouldn't like this kind of music," I said quickly once Alec pulled us to a stop. He shrugged, as if it were nothing.

"I don't."

Well, at least he was being honest. "Do you know how to dance?"

Alec arched a brow, a devious little smile pulling onto his features. I began slightly worried within that moment. He leant in, his lips by my ear. "One thousand years old, Reny. I've learnt a few things over the years,"

And with that taken moment, Alec quickly spun me around and brought be back; quicker than what I expected. I couldn't help but let a low laugh. Maybe he was being truthful; he did have moves. Alec moved my arms to around his neck then rested his own onto my waist.

"Alec,"

He shook his head, that little smile still there. "Follow my lead,"

He winked. All I could do was let out a breath and nod. With his hands, he began to move my hips. His forehead rested onto mine, his eyes burning into mine. I tried to take my mind off the fact he had his hands on my hips, instructing me in a rather sensual way of how to dance. Copying his moves. Every now and then, his pelvis would brush against mine; causing shivers to build within my spine. A feeling began to build within the pit of my stomach. Something I hadn't ever felt before. It was new, but I... liked it.

The hairs on the back of my neck began to stand up. The song blurred and changed sneakily. Turning into one I personally loved. 'Break your heart - Taio Cruz.'

Against my better judgment, I began to sing along which only caused Alec to laugh. The irony of the song was enough to make me want to laugh. In all means, it was definitely a Alec song. Aimed at any girl interested in him, which by the looks of it was every girl in the damn club. I was the envy of every girl on the dancefloor and I couldn't care less. I was dancing with a total sex god and... I was enjoying every moment of it. The feeling of his hands on my hips and the ways in which he was diverting them, the playful look within those violet slits. To be honest, I would've gladly danced the night away. I tightened my arms around Alec's neck and to my surprise, he brought himself closer. His chest against mine.. His pelvis against mine. I went dizzy for a complete of seconds, but shook it off. Getting used to the feeling of his rock hard posture against mine, I became comfortable enough to move my hips along with the music on my own.

Well, I wasn't completely shy..

My eyes peered over the shoulder of his to notice Brittany and Nathan, doing the exact same as what Alec and I were. Except Nathan's arms around her waist were looser than what Alec's were to mine and Brittany had gone into overdrive with the whole seductive dancing thing. Quickly, Alec shifted our stance so that he could see what exactly I was paying more attention too. I heard him let out a small sigh. He... sighed?

His hands on my hips fell but took hold of one of my hands, dragging me closer towards Nathan and the snow queen. Nathan instantly stopped dancing, much to Brittany's dismay.

"May I cut in?" Alec flashed a smile towards Brittany, to which I saw her eyes widen with glee. My jaw tightened.

Nathan nodded his head in a frantic manner. "Sure!"

And with a quick tug, I was no longer in the reaching distance of Alec but in the arms of Nathan. Brittany was then spun off. I heard her mutter at how cold his hands were, which he replied' bad circulation.' I guess he had an answer for everything. Plus, Brittany was that gullible she'd believe it. I mentally scoffed.

Nathan cleared his throat, in which brought me back into the present. My eyes met his, but there was nothing. Usually, my stomach would go into knots just by imagining looking in those pools. But... I felt nothing. No butterflies. No lust. Just... nothing.

"So, you having fun?" He asked out of politeness. Slowly and hesitantly his arms went around my waist. Loosely and cautiously I rested my hands onto his shoulders, beginning to sway like I was with Alec, only there was more space between Nathan and I.

"Yeah, it's better than what I thought it would be. What about you?"

Nathan shrugged, his eyes lighting up with delight. "I'm better now. Britt was a bit too keen,"

I laughed, nodding my head. "Yeah... I figured. You didn't really seem into her dancing all up in your grill,"

Oh crap. Did you really just say that?

Nathan laughed. Well, at least me making a fool out of myself was funny.

"Alec didn't seem to mind you dancing all up in his," He chuckled.

Things just went from bad to worse. He was watching? But what really got me was what he said. Alec didn't mind? "Really?" I asked, against my better judgment.

He nodded. "Yeah, really. Hey, Reny," Shivers went up my spine at the mere mention of that name. "Are you and Alec... y'know? Just not telling anyone?"

Oh, god. Moment of truth. I wanted Nathan, yes. I've always wanted him. From the first moment I saw him smile, but glancing over my own shoulder to see him and Brittany doing worse than what Alec and I were doing caused a stir flow within my stomach. God, Brittany knew how to dance and what was worse... Alec was smiling. Teeth on show and two little dimples showing in his smooth skin. That was my smile. I was the one who made him smile like that. Not.. her.

As much as I wanted Nathan, I had respect for him. I wouldn't lie. I knew by the look on his face me saying yes would drive him into making a move. But I couldn't do that too him. I brought my eyes back towards him and shook my head, giving the best fake smile I could. "Nope. Alec wishes."My tongue felt bitter.

Nathan chuckled, nodding his head. "I don't blame him. You're an amazing girl, Reny."

I let out a small giggle and my cheeks did blush. To be honest, I wasn't sure on how I was to reply to that.

The DJ then made an announcement, causing everyone's attention turn towards the booth.

"Time to grab that special someone and make your way to the dancefloor for a real sloooow like dance. Come on, I want to feel the love in here tonight!"

The music blurred into a slow song which I recognised. Cascada - Everytime we touch, but I was used to hearing the upbeat version. All around me people began to pull one another closer, heads resting onto one another's shoulders. Nathan's head rested onto my shoulder; which I followed and did the same. Though, this wasn't the 'love' dance the DJ was clearly trying to make it into. Giving each one of the teenagers a chance to let their hair down and be with their sweetheart and I should of been enjoying it. My mind should have been on the fact I was slow dancing with Nathan freaking Newton, but it wasn't. Instead, my eyes kept drifting over to the spot I could see Brittany and Alec. Her head was resting on his shoulder, with one hand on his other shoulder. One of Alec's hands were in hers and the other on her waist. He was dancing with her the way he was with me in my dream. His eyes were closed.

Those two together looked... amazing. They looked peaceful and angelic. The two best looking people within Forks high together. My stomach churned while my hand resting under my chin gripped tighter to Nathan's black shirt.

"Nathan?" I whispered.

"Yeah?"

I pulled away slightly, so I could look at him. His eyes were sincere and open. Kind and gentle. A mere few days ago, I would've died just looking into them. But I found myself missing the fiery, dangerous, impulsive, cunning, charming and devious crimson red that were designated within Alec's face.

I made an impulsive choice in that second on my own. "Where's the booze? I think a few drinks won't hurt."

Nathan's eyes lit up, his lips turned into a poetic smile. "Yeah, they won't will they?"

His hand took hold of mine, making me feel more foreign than ever. I felt as though his hand didn't belong there. But I refused to think who's did.

Nathan continued to pull me along, which I noticed happened a lot to me. People dragging me along as if I were some rag doll. I rolled my eyes. Eventually, we reached the booth again. Nathan rested me down and told me to stay, which I did but not without thinking 'do I look like a dog.' I was glad I didn't reply, considering Mercedes was still sitting there. I only knew what she would've answered with. But then again, the little smile she gave earlier was all too confusing. Maybe I was wrong about Mercedes. Perhaps it was just... Brittany.

Mercedes eventually looked up, letting out a light sigh. "Thank god. I need to pee, can you watch the stuff for a few minutes?"

"Yeah, sure. Nathan's just off getting something real to drink."

Her eyes danced with delight. "Great! Well, I'll leave my bag and my phone here. Guard them with your life, okay?"

"Girl scouts honour," I replied sarcastically. She got it, giving a little giggle and then scooting on out. Before I could let out a breath, she vanished within the crowd. I leant back in the seat, letting my eyes move towards the stairs, which I could faintly see down; since people were mainly on the dance floor anyway. I could still see them. Which made my ambition to have a drink all the more vicious. If I was supposed to sit back and watch those two get all lovey dovey then I'd do it happily... with a drink in me. Besides, I was staying at Ivy's. We all were, so who cared if I had a little to drink. I'd have my girls looking after me and not to mention no parents. Josh, Ivy's older brother, was watching the kids while their parents were out.

Nathan returned, carrying two cups filled with what looked like Coke. The guy that drove us following behind him. He was carrying a box. Nathan scooted in next to me, placing a cup in front of me. The guy placed the box onto the table also and then scooted in. Figured he'd have to sit with us, if he was the one supplying the stuff in the first place. We didn't want to get pulled up on what was in the box. If he was sitting there... Then it wasn't at all suspicious. It just looked like he was shipping the box out and stopped for a chat. Good thinking, dude!

I took a large drink from the cup instantly. Nope, that wasn't just coke. A burning sensation rippled through my throat, almost causing my eyes to water and my face to screw up.

"What is this?" I asked loud enough for them to hear.

The guy chuckled, taking a cup and filling it up within the box. "It's V and C."

V and C? My brows pulled up, showing I was none the wiser. Nathan leant in, whispering it into my ear.

"Vodka and Coke," Oooo, V and C. How devious. I nodded, pulling the cup to my lips once again and finishing it.

"Take it easy, Ren." Nathan laughed; only taking a sip out of his. I stuck out my tongue, passing the empty cup to the guy who filled it to the brim. Yup, this was going to be a whole lot easier with a little drink in me.

A/N:

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