when loving lies // h.s

chapter 9

"Where are we going?" I question as I fasten my seatbelt.

"This guy named Devin from school is throwing a huge party tonight. We are totally going!" She says, wiggling her eyebrows at me. I giggled and gave her a shrug.

"Okay, I guess," I laughed as she pulled out of the driveway. Going out hadn't really been my scene. When I lived in Texas this one kid in my neighborhood threw a party every weekend. I never attended of course but my ex boyfriend did. I shivered at the thought of him and quickly pushed him out of my mind.

Devin's yard was flooded with cars. I began to get nervous as Caroline found a place to park and shut the car off. I climbed out and smoothed my wrinkled dress. I felt good.

"Let's get our party on bitch!" Caroline calls, nearly sprinting up the sidewalk. I catch up to her quickly and stand closely as she knocks on the door.

Some random drunk guy opens the door, letting us pass through before tripping into the next room. I shut the door behind us and took a deep breath. My first party. I was nervous as hell honestly.

Someone handed us drinks and I was hesitant to drink it. After overthinking for a few minutes I took my first sip. I had drank before but never in a scene like this. It stung going down but turned into a warmth in my stomach, calming me some.

Caroline had downed her first cup and was searching for a second. I decided to take it slow or how the hell else would we get home?

"Have I seen you around?" I heard a voice behind me call. It was close to my ear, sending shivers down my spine. I turn quickly around to see a guy I had never seen before standing close (too close) behind me.

"Oh. I don't believe so," I laugh trying to lighten the moment.

"Well I wish I had. Good thing you're here now," he smirked and I looked around for someone I knew. My luck, no one was around.

"Well I think I should get going. My friend is looking for me," I lie, although I needed to find Caroline as soon as possible.

"Why so soon princess?" He questions, batting his dark eyes. If he wasn't being so creepy I would say he was hot. Hell, he was still hot. There was no way in hell I was doing anything with him though.

"I- I really need to go," I mutter, turning to walk away from him. I feel his strong hand on my wrist as he rips me backwards, my wrist burning under his tight grip.

"Don't you dare just walk away from me. I wasn't finished talking to you," he growls. I begin to get worried. The red flags going off in my head. How was I going to get out of this?

"Please let go of me," I beg but he doesn't budge. I try to rip away but he's too strong for me.

"Listen, you're going to do as I say you little slut or bad things are gonna happen. Okay?" He says lowly into my ear. My mind flies back time to when I was in a similar situation. Tears began to flood my eyes.

"Oh, stop crying. You act like you don't want me. Everyone wants me. Ask anyone," he laughs and I swallow hard. What was he going to do with me?

"Now, were gonna take this up to my room now. Okay?" He nods. This guy in front of me was Devin himself. I was frozen in my spot.

I yelped out as a hand came in contact with my ass. My breathing hitched and I didn't know what to do. I shook my head no but he began to drag me towards the stairs. I tried to fight back but no one seemed to notice or maybe they were just used to it. Devin dragging a girl to his bedroom.

As we made our way up the stairs a familiar face came around the corner. Harry. I looked at him helplessly in his eyes as Devin dragged me up the stairs. As we crossed paths I grabbed onto his shoulder.

"Harry, help me please," I begged and something clicked inside of him. He rips me from Devin's grip and pushes me behind him.

"What the hell man?" Devin slurs "What's your problem?" He questions trying to grab for my arm again.

"Don't you fucking dare touch her you prick," Harry yells, pushing him backward. Devin lunged at Harry but Harry blocked the punch, catching his fist in his hand.

"Why don't you just go on back down stairs and find another girl to fuck. It won't be this girl," he grits "got it?" He questions twisting Devins wrist. Devin simply pushes passed us. I'm clutching Harry's shoulder tight.

Harry pushes past me and down the stairs. What the hell?

"Harry!" I called "wait up." He sighs and turns on his heel.

"What now, blondie?" He snaps. A frown begins to take place on my face.

"I just wanted to say thank you," I frowned.

"Don't mention it," he nods, pushing his way through the crowd.

"Heyyyy Emmaaaaaa," Caroline's voice slurs behind me. I turn to find her drunk, hanging over a random guys shoulder.

"Caroline, where the hell have you been?" I sigh, pulling her away from her "date."

"What the hell Emma. That was my friend Josh," she giggles. She was really gone. "Here have a drink," she smirks handing me a red plastic cup. I sigh, chugging the remains of the cup. Caroline turns back and stumbles towards her new friend Josh, who wraps his hand around her wait placing the other on her ass. She then begins to make out with him and I knew I was alone tonight.

"You're so hot," Josh calls to her and she giggles, locking their lips once more. I knew it was time to leave the two alone. I make my way into the living room where there is a table set up with beer pong. I sit on the couch and watch as the party takes turns.

The couple in front of me is making out and I begin to regret coming to this party. Some girl offers me a drink and I take it, gulping it down. I begin to feel the buzz kick in.

(DISCLAIMER: NEVER take a drink from someone at a party. It's not smart and you don't know what could be in the cup. Just thought I should add this!)