Foster Me: Emerson's Secret (ON GOING)

Chapter 28

PLS PUT YOUR PLAYLIST HERE

Who would willingly want to stand by a door all night and collect peoples keys in a fish bowl? I wouldn't that's for sure but I guess Levi must have made a convincing argument to get someone to do it.

"Keys? Drop it in the bowl," a guy instructed.

"Oh I just live across the street," I shouted over the loud music.

 "Alright, have a good time."

The halls were filled with groups of people gathered together, sipping on their drinks. Others were bouncing to the music, obviously excited to be here.

For such an open space, there was really limited space. I had to push my way through the crowds of people. People were dancing. Others were chasing eachother around. I can't imagine what Levi's house will look like when all is done.

I entered the kitchen looking for something to drink. There was bottles of liquor sprawled out over the granite counter top.  There was pop, 3 stacks of pizza boxes and an assortment of chips.

I grabbed a red plastic cup from the stack and poured myself Coke.

"Well look who it is." Amber stood across the island wearing a short clingy silver dress that hugged her every curve. In one hand she had a plastic cup and in the other a can of Bud Light. "We're you invited?"

It was kind of my idea to help Levi get over his problems with his dad. "Course I was. Levi invited me."

"Lucky you."

"Emerson is here!" a girl suddenly screeched.

Before I could even question why some girl would scream, Levi walked into the kitchen. He wore a plain white t shirt and black jeans. "There you are." He looked really good for someone so casual. He always looks good.

"There she is," Amber snorted.

I nod at him, "Sup."

"You haven't been here long have you?" he asked, avoiding Amber.

"No. Seconds, actually."

"K well come with me." Levi lifted my hand and guided it to his arm.

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 "This is the best song evahh!" Mack squealed as she grabbed my hands and started to dance with me. She twirled me under her arm, round and round I went.

I think I'm gonna be sick.

I planted my feet firmly on the ground. Unless Mack wants throw up all over her dress, it's best she dance somewhere else.

I suggested Mack go dance with someone else. It was perfect timing anyway since a slow song came on. Christina Perri's  A Thousand Years filled the air.

 Out of nowhere, Levi stood in front of me. He held out his hand, "Dance with me."

I havent even had a chance to sit down yet. "Next song? My feet are killing me."

"Oh come on." Levi took me in his arms, his hand carressing the small of my back.

"This was a good idea," he whispered in my ear.

"Yea?"

He smiled at me. "I think I may just leave the mess till my parents get home. Make it as a little home coming surprise."

It would definately be a surprise. "I don't think that's very smart."

"Your probably right."

"It's for the best, really." I assured him. "Last thing you'd want is more time at home and that's what would happen if they found out what you pulled."