Fate

You Totally Egged Him On...

GRACE'S POV

We spent the day relaxing, not drinking because is was so early... And James said we aren't gonna start drinking until its dark. Plus he wouldn't let me drink.

I looked out the window and saw the sun setting. Finally!

"Time to party!" I yelled. I stood up and went to go to the fridge and grab my lemonade but I got pulled back down by strong hands on my waist.

"Calm down, Grace... Is she always like this?" James asked Bridget.

"Just at parties..." She mumbled.

"I'm sorry, I'm excited! I haven't been to a party in so long because I've been so busy in college," I stated. "So let's get this started already!" I complained.

James shrugged. "Ah... Why not?" He got up and turned the music back on. He got a few beers from the fridge and passed one to Luke and Bridget.

He pulled me up and started to dance with me, spinning me around and dipping me. I giggled at him.

Luke stood up and took Bridget's hand. "Let's dance," he said.

We were dancing with our partners hand in hand, swinging and spinning all over the living room until we heard a knock at the door.

I pulled away. "I'll get it."

I opened the door to find two familiar faces. "Nic! Jason! What are you doing here?" I hugged them both. Why are they back? They probably forgot something. "Did you forget stuff?"

"Yes..." Nicolette replied. "I almost forgot it was one of my best friend's birthday. I just had to come back." She smiled. Bridget ran from behind me and tackled her. It was a hug tackle...

"Bridget! Happy birthday!" Nic choked out with Bridget still on top of her.

"Nic, I'm so glad you're here. This is officially my best birthday yet. Ugh I love you!" She hugged her tighter.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world," Nic said. "Now can you get your ass off me?"

"Oops, sorry." Bridget got up and pulled Nicolette to a standing position.

"Happy birthday," Jason said and hugged Bridget. "Glad we could make it." He smiled.

"Thank you! Now that the party has started, let's dance!" Bridget blasted the music and grabbed Luke.

The song "The Way" came on by Ariana Grande and we completely jammed out. We were dancing everywhere. It's was fun to just let go.

It felt like another Friday night from high school. We'd party and drink together. It's like nothing's changed. I love it.

James came up behind me and handed me my lemonade. Yes! "Thank you! Thank you! This is my shit," I laughed opening the bottle.

"How many can you take?" He asked, looking at me like I was crazy. "What's your limit?"

"I know when to stop... I can take care of myself babe, it's fine." I don't care right now, I just wanna party!

"Are you sure?" James looked at me on edge.

"Yes! C'mon!" I said grabbing his arm and pulling him again to dance.

Bridget went up and whispered something in his ear. Probably about my drinking... She's seen me drunk before. I couldn't tell you because I don't remember!

"I'll watch her." He responded to her.

Yep. It was about my drinking.

I just shook my head and continued dancing. Then Bridget came out with an empty bottle of vodka.