Star Shines In Her Eye

Party Foul

     Josh and I talked for a couple of hours before it was time for me to get ready. I actively avoided the discussion we promised each other earlier and I just enjoyed his company. I played my uke and he sang some of our favorite songs, it just felt mostly normal again. I also avoided anything that could lead to fooling around, I did not trust myself with either brother at this point. The party was going to be at the Kiszka house, tons of people we went to school with would be there, we had some friends from Detroit coming in, as well. It was meant to be an all around rager to celebrate all of our birthdays.
     Once Josh left I took a shower and styled my hair into Farrah waves and slipped on a bralette and underwear, just to avoid any public mishaps. I had been saving a denim jumpsuit for this event and I couldn't wait to wear it. I buttoned it to keep the neckline low and rolled the sleeves up. I chose brown heeled mules to pair with, I was feeling like a 70's goddess. I placed the necklace Sammy got me around my neck and added a couple more to layer with it. I headed out feeling very cute and ready for whatever this party would throw at me.
     Danny opened the door at the Kiszka's and picked me up off of my feet into a big hug. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LITTLE KAZ!!" Danny set me down and immediately handed me a glass of champagne "Ooo I wish it were my birthday everyday! Thanks Daniel!" We clinked glasses and I threw it back. The house was already pretty full of familiar faces and there were lots of hugs and greetings being exchanged. I looked to the backyard and they had already had a big bonfire started. Danny was now out there with his acoustic guitar singing 'If Not for You'. Sammy was standing there, with an ex, a beer in his hand. I felt very hot all of a sudden, I picked up a random drink and downed it. We weren't exclusive so he could do whatever he wanted but I felt very possessive over him in that moment. I was about to head back when Jake grabbed me by my waist and caught me off guard. I turned around and gave him a big hug. We hadn't really seen each other since Sawyer, we had only had a brief conversation after he apologized for going off on me. Jake gave me a kiss on the cheek and handed me another drink, oh no.
     Jake and I sat at the kitchen table, laughing, talking about a trip we all took to Nashville last summer when Joshua poked his head in. He joined us and we decided to play flip cup, this never ended well. I'd been at the party for an hour, had yet to speak with Sammy and I was already getting pretty wasted. Ronnie showed up and I gave her a very sloppy kiss "Babygirl, you're fucking wasted!" "Ron Ron! NO! I AM NOT! Ok maybe like a lil!" I slurred, laughing at myself. Ronnie took my hand and we went to go sit in the living room together, I had no filter at this point so I spilled the beans about everything that happened and she sat there stunned. "I'm going to need about 5 more drinks..." Ronnie said after I told her, briefly, about Sammy and I having sex the night before. "Veronica, do NOT be mad at me and DO NOT tell Joshua, he can't know please." I was progressively sounding stupider, she seemed really mad at me, understandably, they were her brothers. "I won't tell him, Kaz, but you can't do this to them, you've got to make a solid decision." "I know Ronnie, I promise I'll figure it out."
Sammy finally appeared, interrupting our conversation. His hair was messy, eyes droopy and a dumb smiled was plastered on his face, stoned as fuck. His ex, Carmen, stood behind him, waiting to greet me. I stood up, noticing she too was stoned and her lipstick was slightly smeared. "Oh my god, Leah, you look amazing! I loved that jumpsuit." I gave her a half hug and glared at Sammy "Samuel, a word?" I grabbed his wrist and dragged him into the bathroom with me. "WHATTHEFUCK are you doing with her, Sammy?!" I struggled keeping my volume down. "Leaaahh, she's fine, I'm fine, we didn't even do anything, we just smoked... She did kiss me though..." we were both clearly without filter tonight. I felt my face get very hot and I pushed Sammy aside and marched into the kitchen where Josh was sitting and kissed him hard. Hopefully Ronnie didn't see that. I grabbed a bottle of Vodka and Josh's hand and we ran upstairs to his bedroom. There was a couple making out in his bed "Get the fuck outta here!" I was in no mood. They grabbed their shirts and ran out. I sat on Josh's bed and flicked the cap off of the Tito's bottle and took a swig, handing it over to Josh, he did the same. I began unbuttoning the top of my jumpsuit and Josh came and sat next to me, looking very drunk, I threw my leg over his lap to straddled him. I kissed him again and he moved his hands to my breasts, caressing the lacey fabric. Suddenly the door swung open and I fell backwards off of Josh's lap.
     I woke up several minutes later with Sammy over me, his hair tickling my nose. "Let's get her up, help me out, Josh." They each took an elbow and sat me up. I rubbed the back of my head and winced, I had a big bump. "No! NO! I'm FINE! Leave me alone, Samuel!" I shouted as they lifted me onto my feet. I started to feel woozy again and they caught me before I could pass out again. "Let's get her into my bed, I'll keep an eye on her tonight." Sammy said to his older brother. "Oh you'd like that, wouldn't you, Samuel?!" I spat back "But where will you FUCK CARMEN?!" The boys looked at each other, they never knew what to do with me when I was an angry drunk.
      They got me to lay down, despite my fighting back. Josh disappeared for a couple of minutes while Sammy stroked my hair. "Nothing was ever going to happen with her, you can't go fuck Josh anytime you get mad at me, Leah." I pouted and crossed my arms, my head resting on his pillows. Josh brought me an ice pack along with his twin and Danny. They all sat beside me on the bed and kept me awake by telling me stories. My anger faded as I watched my four favorite boys work hard to get me through my minor concussion as the party continued downstairs. The boys came in and out all night making sure I was ok, Sammy never leaving my side.