Demon Soul (1)

XVIII

We turned onto the street, finding the place already jam packed. I was scanning the street for parking spots when I alerted Ryker to an open one, and he managed to get there before someone else did. A string of curses erupted from the other car, causing both Ryker and I to flash our fingers out the window while we cracked up. I practically fell out of the car and onto the street, my excitement getting the better of me. This was my first technical party.

Ryker walked beside me, allowing me to hold onto his arm for support. I was shaking due to the sheer amount of adrenaline pumping through my system, and I felt like a furnace in this sweater, but the moment the door opened I was greeted with thumping music and the stench of weed and beer. It was just like any typical party, I guess you could say. Tara caught wind of our arrival pretty quick and made her way through the house just to come greet us in the kitchen.

"I've been waiting all night, where have you two been?!" She pulled me into a hug, and I felt like I was getting high just by smelling her.

"We had to stop by a couple places before we got here," I grinned at Ryker, who held up a case of good liquor. "Thought we'd spice things up."

"You two are literally the best!" Tara squealed, grabbing a bottle of tequila and shouting, "Who wants shots!"

The house roared, and we saw the little glass cups come out. Tara shoved one into both mine and Ryker's hand, and he raised an eyebrow at me. I shrugged with a smug smirk and downed it, listening to the crowd cheer as they watched. Ryker cracked a grin and tossed his back as well, only for Tara to refill them for us.

"For a girl who's never gotten drunk before, you know how to party!" Ryker laughed, tipping his head back again.

"What can I say, I'm a little adventurous." I snickered before finishing mine. Tara was still in the room, so I got her attention to the best of my ability. "Hey, is the party just in the house, or the backyard too?"

"Girl, the whole place is lit up! Check out the setup in the back!" She called back.

I nodded, placing the glasses down. Ryker had grabbed two cups of some drink that had just been made up and handed one over to me as I walked. It tasted like strawberries and cream and a little dash of something extra. I was already halfway through it when we'd reached the sliding door, and to my utter amusement I saw that the DJ was actually out here, bouncing along to his music while everyone danced and drank. The pool was even open, but a sign had been stuck into the ground beside it that said "clothes are only allowed outside the pool". Girls were out in the open as they splashed around, including Missy.

"Delia!" She called, sticking her hand out of the water as she bounced up to see us. And she wasn't the only thing that bounced.

"Missy, what are you doing in there?!" I cackled, finishing off my drink.

"Having fun, you should come in!" She laughed. "The water is nice and warm, just like a hot tub!"

"Maybe when I'm a little more tipsy, okay?" I teased, and she rolled her eyes.

"You're no fun!"

"Says the one who's completely hammered!"

Missy stuck her tongue out at me, folding her arms over her breasts while she stood there, almost impatiently. I turned to look at Ryker, who was doing his best to keep his eyes off of her. I snickered a little bit and walked over to him, grabbing his arm and pulling him back towards the water.

"What are you doing?!" He panicked a little, the alcohol evident in his breath.

"Come on, let's do what Missy says!" I pouted before cracking a wicked grin, letting him go so that I could reach down and take my shoes off. He covered his eyes when I pulled my shirt over my head, and all of the girls in the water cheered. I knew I was getting the attention of everyone here, but for once, I didn't mind being in the limelight.

"Oh my god, Delia put your clothes back on!" He begged, and I answered by slipping out of my shorts. He couldn't help but stare.

"Only if you get in the water!" I made one final move, tugging the bralette over my head and leaping into the pool. I could hear everyone's cheers as I resurfaced, holding my arms above my head in triumph.

"Delia!" He groaned, shaking his head while he tugged his jacket off. I cheered, as did the other girls, who all seemed a little too excited for him to join.

"I wonder if he wears boxers or briefs," Missy caught my attention as she waded to my side. "Or a G-string!"

"I guess we're about to find out." I laughed, looking back up at him. My smile dropped to a gape as I lay eyes on the man. His chest was covered in scars, some of which looked like weapons, others like bites and claw marks. I knew he'd been raised rough, but what the hell kind of commune did he live in?

My thoughts cleared as he didn't hesitate to leap in, and I grinned as I backed away from him. The alcohol was starting to affect my vision, as it was pulsating slightly, becoming blurry, but sharper at the same time. My body felt light, and the water seemed to meld with my skin. It was absolutely amazing, even though I knew I might regret it in the morning. Ryker popped up beside me, taking a deep breath while he shook his hair out.

"Are you ready to come out of the water yet?" He asked.

"I just got in!" I pouted, walking up to him and wrapping my arms around his shoulders while I pressed my body against his. I could hear his heartbeat as it began to pound against his ribs.

"Wh-What are you doing?" He asked nervously. I could tell how bad he wanted to put his hands on me, and I wanted him to.

"Finally repaying you for saving my life."

I pulled myself up, locking lips with Ryker while his arms instinctually wrapped around me. The water supported me as I rested my legs on his hips, feeling him press against me. I hadn't ever been in a situation like this before, but for some reason, it felt easy with him. And that wasn't just the alcohol talking.

He kissed me harder, one hand tangled in my hair while the other gripped my rear. Ryker's tongue passed my lips and began playing with my own, something that sent a chill down my spine and echoed in my bones. The world around us dulled for a moment while I sat there, pinning myself against him. It felt like we could stay like this for a long time, but my common sense kicked in, and pulled away.

"Delia...I-"

"Come on." I grabbed his hand, dragging him towards the steps of the pool. We climbed out and retrieved our clothes before I tugged him through the crowd, no one seeming to pay attention to two half naked partygoers. Then again, we weren't the only ones out here with that issue.

I led him to Tara's old treehouse, climbing up the ladder to the top. It was fairly large, even for adults, and I didn't hesitate to toss my clothes in the corner instead of getting dressed. Ryker had the same idea and instantly turned his attention to me, pulling me against him as we fell to the floor. I was pinned beneath him with my legs wrapped around his hips as he bore down on me, his lips pressing into mine hungrily. I let out an unintentional moan, which seemed to spur him onward. His hands traced every curve I had, my jaw, my ribs, my waist, my thighs; all of it. Instinctively I dug my nails into his back and his breath hitched.

"U-Um," I stuttered a little, shaking from the adrenaline and the alcohol. "D-Do you have a, a you know, um..."

"I do," He paused, uncertainty in his gaze. "But we don't have to do this Delia. I-"

I pulled him down to me, tangling my fingers in his hair while I kissed him hard. I could feel him take a sharp breath, his fingers digging into my sides. Ryker nodded as he pulled away, and I was left there for a few moments while he retrieved a condom. Thoughts ran through my mind: I'm drunk, I shouldn't be doing this, he's a cop, he's three years older than me, he's...the one person who's been there from the very start of all of this. The one person who acted like he really cared about me. He wasn't taking advantage of me either, he'd asked my permission. By the time he'd returned I'd already slipped my underwear off and threw it with the rest of my clothes, and I was kissing him again when I felt him. I never thought this would be how it'd happen, but at this point, I'm just happy that it was with someone I loved.