The Chosen Son

Chapter 26

I secretly watched River out of the corner of my eye as he drank his beer and I tried not to grin, but it was hard. Hopefully it would make River loosen up and have some fun like he was earlier when we destroyed that idiots David's cars. Glancing over at Tiffany who looked almost sad and kept her eyes glued to the table. Maybe this would help cheer her up as well, and we all could have a super fun night. I knew my dad was mad, but I was pretty sure it was just a front, he wouldn't replace River for any of this. Plus, River is like a golden child and the son of his best friend, it would be silly to replace him and upset his own bodyguard and my mother's best friend.

I kept drink my beer reasoning with myself that it wasn't a mistake as I chugged the last of my beer. It tasted almost sour and I feared they might have noticed as I glanced around and saw mark staring at Tiffany, who was still staring gloomy down at the table.

"is there something wrong Tiffany?" he said as she looked up startled at him then glanced at me, I gave her a look that said that was irritated

"no, was just thinking about dancing, I kind of want to dance" she said as I uncontrollable started giggling

"what so funny about that?" mark said looking at me weird look

"I don't know, but I kind of feel like dancing myself" I said as a feeling of intense energy started growing in my chest

"I have to use the restroom don't even think about running off" River said as he pointed at me with a serious look, but something about the way he spoke made it seem like he was being playful and I started giggling again as Tiffany joined in

"you two are acting really weird" Mark said as he rubbed his hands against his face and took a deep breath "wow these beer are hitting me pretty hard" and we broke out into another fit of giggles, including Mark

"I still want to dance" Tiffany said no longer looking gloomy and I smiled wide at her

"let's go dance, I want to dance we should totally dance now!" I said overexcited and tired not taking off running

"no, river said not to run off" he said grabbing my wrist so I could run away "wow you have soft skin" he said as he started rubbing his hand on my arm while the sensation felt really intense and I felt kind of weird

"hey, stop touching her, you're not hers!" Tiffany practically screamed as I started at her confused, as mark instantly pulled away from me and looked like and ashamed child

"Tiffany what are you talking about? Why are you so upset?" I said as words just flowed at of me and I became instantly sad because she was so angry at something so stupid

"he is not yours, you have your own boy leave mine alone" she said glaring at me and I just didn't understand what are why she was saying that

"I'm sorry Tiffany, I shouldn't have touched her, but you need to remember to keep your mouth shut before you say something you're not supposed" Mark said as he moved into River empty chair

"say what, what are you not supposed to say, I want to know tell me, Oh I like this song" as I heard a new song starting to play as I looked at the crowd dancing and the lights flashing over the crowed and I was internally captivated by the lights.