Together - Grubble (COMPLETED)

*15* House Party

Friday, 8:46 am
ZACH/ GRASER10'S POV

I was awoken by a knock at my door. "Wha-wha-who?" I yawned.
"Zach?" a voice said, and I heard footsteps walking across the floor. Whoever it was blew on my face lightly. "Time to wake up..."
"Why?"
"Because we're going to Fresno!"
I yawned again and stretched, opening my eyes. Shelby was standing their in her pajamas. She kissed my nose. "Come on, sleepyhead."
I sighed. "But it's so early."
"Yeah, I know, but we have to get breakfast, and get the stuff in the car by 10."
"Ugh, fine." I got out of bed. "You go get ready, I'll make breakfast." I said.
She smiled. "Okay."

Once I'd showered and got dressed, I went into the kitchen. I quickly made eggs and toast. By the time Shelby came in, I was already starting to eat.
"Wow, thanks for waiting." She said sarcastically.
"I was hungry!"
She rolled her eyes and sat down.
We left the house at 9:40. Our reservation was 1:30 pm and it took about 3 hours and a half to get there, so we had just enough time. The hotel was a couple of streets away from Meghan's house,  so we could easily walk to the party tomorrow night.

I opened the door. "Wow." I said. "I've never been in a hotel this fancy before."
"I guess a four-star has its benefits." Shelby smiled. It was really beautiful, with a light brown carpet and cream walls. There was a desk at one side with a phone on, along with a tray of tea and coffee packets, as well as mugs, biscuits, milk, a kettle and a coffee machine. On the wall over the desk was a huge television.
There were massive glass doors with curtains leading out onto a balcony too, and I opened them and walked out.
"Zach..." Shelby said from indoors.
I came back inside. "What?"
"There's, um, only one bed." she said, blushing.
"Oh." I muttered, looking at the floor. "I'll ring reception."
"Um, you don't have to..."
I stared at her.
"I mean, I was joking-" she started to say, but I cut her off.
"Are you sure?" I asked, "because I wouldn't mind that."

-~=+Time Skip To Saturday Night+=~-

The dress code for the party was smart/casual so I was wearing a button down shirt with jeans, and no tie. Shelby had gone into the bathroom to change and do her makeup, so I had the main room. Even though it would mainly be my friends there, I was nervous. I sat on the bed, waiting. The party started in half an hour, at 7:00 until very late.

It was quarter to seven when Shelby came out from the bathroom. She looked amazing, in a peacock green silky minidress. Her hair was glossy and she had a black jacket over her arm.
"Do I look okay?" she asked nervously.
I smiled. "You look great, Shelbs."
"Thanks. Shouldn't we get going?"
Taking her hand, I walked out of the hotel.

Meghan and John's place looked amazing, outside and inside. The tables were lined with tons of food and drinks, a huge stereo on.
"Graser! Shelby!" said a voice, and Meghan gave us both a hug. "So glad you could make it, you guys look brilliant!"
Shelby laughed. "Thanks. It looks amazing here, how long did it take you?"
"Not that long actually. Most of the time was spent on me getting ready."
"Did you two set everything up by yourselves?" I asked.
"No, we had help, but I did the bar. There's some nice strong drinks there, check them out!" She winked at me and walked away.

We spent the night chatting and dancing, drinking and eating, and overall having a lot of fun. We did get a bit drunk, okay, a lot drunk, but we were responsible. Mainly.
This, is where I made my big mistake.