Chapter 7 Party Time, Yah, Ugh

• After an hour, I came out of the bathroom dressed in a short red dress, which Maddie sneakily hid. I should have gotten up from the bed to pick out the dress. The dress hugged my body perfectly, showing my curves; it stopped above my knees, exposing my long legs.
• It's a good thing I shaved this morning.
• "Don't you think this dress is a little short? It makes me look like a hooker." I said this as I examined myself in the mirror.
• "No, it's not short, and you don't look like a hooker. If anything, you look way too hot." Maddie replied.
• "I can't help the way I look, and you don't look bad yourself. I guess we can't just help it; we look too hot." I chuckled as Maddie gave me a high five.
• She was putting on a crop top and matching bum shots; her blond hair was straightening and falling off her shoulders. After Maddie was done with my makeup and curled my hair, we took a quick picture and sent it to Sofie.
• Maddie took her keys, and we went out the door. The sun was already gone, and the moon graced us with her presence like the queen she was.
• After about 20 minutes, Maddie turned onto a gravel road that led up to a mansion. We pulled up to the side of the driveway, and I could see a lot of students walking towards the house.
• The music was blasting through the speaker. We got out of the car, and Maddie locked her arms around mine as we walked through the front door.
• If I'm going to get through the night, I need a drink.
• I saw a couple heavily making out at the side of the room, while some guys were having a drinking challenge. We were able to spot Daniel and Dylan; Hayden was not with them, which is a good thing. Hopefully, he will decide to skip this party.
• We walked in the direction of where Dylan and Daniel were, and Maddie flung herself into Dylan's arms.
• "I am surprised to see you, Bree." Dylan teased. I wasn't really the party type, so I understand why he would be surprised.
• "I had to drag her here; she didn't want to come." Maddie spoke; her fingers played around with Dylan's hair.
• "Breeee, I have missed you." Daniel said, his eyes widening to see me here. By the way he was moving, it showed that he was clearly drunk.
• "How many drinks have you had tonight?" I questioned.
• "I don't know, I lost count at ten." He stumbled a little, and I held onto him as support to stop him from lying face down on the floor. "Come, let's have more drinks."
• I was about to decline his offer, but I don't want to be left alone with Maddie and Dylan, making me a third wheel.
• "Sure, no problem; lead the way." Daniel and I walked into the kitchen, and he handed me a red cup with a drink in it.
• "Let's join the crew playing truth or dare." I turned to look at what he was talking about and saw a group of boys and girls spinning a bottle.
• "Maybe another time, but you are free to go."
• He stumbled out of the kitchen in the direction of the group and took a seat.
• Wanting to leave the crowded place, I turned my heel and walked out. I needed some fresh air, and it was too suffocating in here. I stumbled past people making their way to the backyard.
• The feel of the cold air against my body felt refreshing. The wind wrapped itself around my body, and I shivered a little. I stretched my arms out and breathed in the moist air. The light from the house shone deeply in the backyard.
• I raised the cup to my lips, drinking it all in one go. The bitter taste swept through me. I closed my eyes, enjoying the night, before walking back inside the house. I went back to the place I had last seen Maddie to find her still there. They were doing a drink challenge, and Maddie happened to be the star.
• When she saw me, she immediately stumbled towards me, letting out a series of giggles like she was possessed: "I see you have been busy."
• "I am having the best night ever." She screamed out, and those around her cheered at her words.
• Dylan rushed towards us; he seemed okay, like he hadn't had a sip of alcohol. He got a hold of Maddie's hand, bringing her closer to him.
• "That’s enough drink for you, babe," he said sternly.
• "But why..." Maddie pouted her lips and whined at the thought of not having any more drinks.
• "Take care of her." I told him, staring deeply into his eyes, making sure he understood my unsaid threat.
• He gulped before smiling. "I will; why don’t you enjoy the night?"