A Midnight Kiss ~Twilight Saga FanFiction~

Chapter Seven

TRIGGER WARNING - DRINK SPIKING
IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF DRINK SPIKING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES!!

The music blared random pop songs from the stereo; each beat, combined with the crackling of the fire, which cast a warm glow across the pebbles of La Push, was like a perfect melody of fun. The sun had left the sky a couple of hours ago, leaving nothing but a black sky. Teenagers danced and laughed on the beach, their voices forming a lively racket. Groups of people clustered together; some played beach games, some danced, some cooked food or even drank — each having a little clique of friends. It felt like the entire school of Forks West was here; I didn't recognize many of the people, but I could always spot my friends in the crowd. In the distance, Lana and Matt strolled hand in hand along the shoreline, leaving the party to spend some quality time together. Ian was immersed in a football game with other boys who tackled each other and tried their best to score points, but he kept looking over every so often, giving me a thumbs-up when he noticed me watching. Maddie was darting around the party, ensuring everyone had plenty to eat and drink, but when she spotted me, she made her way over immediately.

I hadn't seen my friends in over a week, and I was relieved to see them now. In a school full of strangers, and I've only made a couple of friends, Alice and Emmett, it's hard to feel like I belong. But, no more drifting alone — at least not for now. I was perched on a driftwood log, poking a marshmallow with a stick, enjoying the multiple colors of the fire. The salt on the wood made it shift colors like a mirage. Suddenly, Maddie appeared at my side, holding a tray of freshly made s'mores and a bright smile. "Hey, Roxi! I thought I'd find you here, you really do love the fires." She grinned, sitting down next to me. "Let's make  some s'mores together. You know, these are a lot better with company." She handed me a s'more which look absolutely delicious, and I took it, smiling as I took a bite, relishing over the sweetness of the chocolate.

"Thanks," I replied, tearing off a piece and savoring the crunch of the graham cracker. I really did love campfire food. It was just comforting. "Of course!" Maddie chirped. "It's about time we hang out, don't you think? It's sucked since you've been at the new school, we all miss you so much!" I nodded, feeling a bit guilty. It was hard to see my friends since I've started going to Forks High, it wasn't easy to hang out or just have lunch together any more. Let alone most of the people I've met at my new school are rude and judgemental. "I'm sorry, I've just been stressed out." I admitted, the lingering thought of Edward creeping back in. Maddie frowned slightly and put her arm around my shoulders, giving a quick squeeze. Then her attention snapped back to the marshmallows. "Well, no more distractions! Let's just enjoy this and forget about everything else, okay? We're here to have fun, and I'm not going to let you miss out!"

I chuckled, feeling lighter in her presence. "You're right," I agreed. Just then, Ian jogged over to us then, wiping sweat off his forehead. "You guys having a good time?" He asked, offering a high-five to me, he wasn't wearing a shirt, his six pack glistened against the glow of the fire. If it wasn't for a certain stupid Cullen, I would've been gawking at him, but now, nobody looked as good as Edward. "Better now," I laughed, returning the high-five.

"Good. You've been hanging with the marshmallows too long," Ian teased, grabbing my hand and pulling me to my feet. "Come on, I need you on my team for the next round."

"You're asking me to play football?" I raised an eyebrow, popping my hip a little to the side. Ian smirked, leaning in ever so slightly. "Yes," he insisted, "I've seen on at your cheer rallys and I've seen you kick Matt's ass at football." He winked, in the past I would've blushed and been embarrassed. I could've had a crush on Ian, he seemed like the guy I could see myself with one day in the future, but he was too important to me to ruin that friendship. Then I met Edward Cullen, and even though he was such a dick, he was so gorgeous. No dickhead should be that hot!