I Can't Take Another Disappointment- Ben Bruce

We're Going Under

There was music already blaring as we walked down the hall to Ben's loft. Nikki squeezed and ny hand and turned to me before we opened the door.

"Don't get too ahead of yourself tonight babe? I don't want to see you put yourself in an uncomfortable situation." She gave me a smile and I nodded.

"Of course."

When we opened the door, the music grew louder and there were a lot of people standing around. Some were dancing, others were playing drinking games and socialising.

It didn't take long before I spotted Sam and Cameron with a keg of beer. I smiled and walked over to them, tapping Sam on the shoulder.

"Ashlyn! You look stunning." He hiccuped and I chuckled. "Thanks."

I was wearing black spider netting tights with a short black dress that had a low cut back and heels.

Suddenly, Sam was trying to do a hand stand. Cameron and another guy helped him and a tube from the keg was placed in Sams mouth.

"Chug, chug, chug, chug!" People chanted for Sam and I was impressed with his efforts.

Suddenly a pair of hands were placed on my waist from behind. I jumped snd turned around to face a clearly drunk Ben with a smirk playing at his lips. He leant down so they were close to my ear.

"Let's go to my room." I felt his lips press to my jawline and I could feel my whole body warming up at his touch. I had to wholly remind myself it wasn't worth it. He only wanted me for one thing.

I shook my head and stepped back. "Not tonight, Ben." I tried to smile at him but he looked confused. Then his expression changed and he scoffed. "Whatever, I could do better than you anyway." I didn't feel tears this time, instead there was a burning inside me and a longing to prove him wrong.

I turned on my heels and grabbed a drink off of James who was speaking with someone. It was CC, thank goodness.

I skulled his drink despite his protests and then poured another. After two minutes, that one was gone and I poured a glass of vodka and lemonade. I hated it but it would get me drunk quicker.

Then that glass was gone and as I wemt to pour another, a hand was placed on my arm. It was Danny.

"Woah, there. Slow down, or you'll be the first to pass out." He laughed and I noticed he was drunk as well, maybe not like the others though which was surprising.

"I want to." I slurred and the affects of the alcohol set in.

"Well pace it, tiger. See that guy over there?" He motioned towards an averged height guy with scruffy brown hair and dark brown eyes that was gazing at me.

"Yeah?" I turned back to Danny.

"Stay away from him." He lookef at me and I could sense the serious note in his words and a look in his eye.

"Why?" I asked curiously. 

"Because Ben hates him, but he is here with friends and won't leave."

I shrugged. "He looks nice to me." Danny's eyes were hard but turned soft suddenly.

"Don't. Please, Ash."

"What's going to piss Ben off more than watching me dance with some dude he hates?" I winked at Danny before waltzing over there.

"Hey, beautiful. What's your name?" His voice was smooth and he smiled at me warmly, nothing like a sleezey smile.

"Ash, what's yours?" He smirked.