Caught in the Middle

Chapter 10

I was in my bedroom, well Gavin's bedroom, getting ready for the party.  I could already hear the boys laughing while they set everything up for the party.  I took a shower, shaving my legs and brushing my teeth.  I don't know why, but I have a bad habit of brushing my teeth in the shower.  Once I'm finished, I dry myself off and rapidly dry my hair and curl the ends in spirals.  I put on the little black dress that Gavin had seemed to like me so much in and a pair of  black flip flops with black beaded sequins.  I put on a small layer of make-up consisting of; eye liner and shadow, blush, and lips gloss.  After taking a quick look in the mirror satisfied with my appearance I can hear the party in full swing downstairs.  The music is bumping and I can hear people screaming and laughing.   I take a deep breath feeling as if I'm going to my first day of kindergarten all over again.  I walk slowly down the hallway and pass a couple heading to one of the bedrooms.  I make a mental note to myself to change the sheets before sleeping in Gavin's bed tonight.  I slowly make my way down the stairs and see people running around with drinks in their hand.  I head to the kitchen to grab a drink, knowing that it will calm my nerves.  I look around, noticing that the boys had went all out on the party including streamers, fog machines, disco lights, and even a tiki bar.  I grab a wine cooler as I look for the bottle of liquor that I know is here somewhere.  The kitchen cabinets are littered with food, plates, cups, and other dishes.  When I finally spot the liquor I grab the whole bottle.

"What are you doing?" Someone whispers in my ear making me jump.  I turn around to face Gavin, who has a smirk on his face.  When he sees me his jaw drops a little and I can't help but blush. 

I hold up the bottle and put it to my lips taking a big swig and chasing it with my wine cooler.  I know it doesn't sound great, but I intend on getting drunk, and the faster the better.

He grabs the bottle from my hands, "You know it's illegal for you to drink this."  He says taking a drink right out of the bottle as I had done. 

I tilt my head to the side, "I know a couple of other things that are illegal too."  I say pointedly making him frown at me.

"Jules!" 

I turn around and see Silas coming to me a big grin on his face.

I smile back as he approaches, "Can I have this dance?"  He asks holding out his hand and bowing a little.  I flush and nod putting my hand in his.  I give Gavin a quick glance leaving him behind as Silas leads me to the living room.  Halo, by Beyonce is playing and he puts his hands on my wait as I put mine on his shoulders. 

"You look beautiful tonight."  He says as we start swaying back and forth.

I beam at him, "Thank you."

"I'm probably going to have to get the guys and make sure we keep an eye on you." He continues.

I give him a frown, Why would they have to do that?  "I don't need a babysitter."  I say.

He smiled at my reaction; it's different from Gavin's usual smirk, "I know, it's just to keep all the guys away that are staring at you right this minute."   He pulls me closer against his body making me blush once again.

I gaze around the room and notice that he is telling the truth.  There are a lot of guys glancing at me or right out staring.  I see Paul over by the stereo hitting on some girl with really blonde hair and plump lips.  Mason and Emily are sitting on the couch cuddled next to each other and I can't help but smile at them.

"See?"  He asks making me look back up at him, "I wasn't lying."

I nod, "But I can take care of myself."  My voice coming defensive.

He bends down to whisper in my ear, "I never said you couldn't."

The song ends and a faster beat starts playing and we stand there nervously.

"I'm going to go get another drink."  I say loudly over the music.

He nods, "I'll come with you."

I don't want him following me around so I shake my head, "I'll be ok."

I make my way to the kitchen to see Gavin leaning against the open door way, the liquor bottle in his hands.

He is staring at me intensely and as I get nearer I see that the liquor bottle is halfway empty. 

"What do you think you are doing?"  I snap at him.

He glares at me, "What are you talking about?" He slurs.

"Are you trying to give yourself alcohol poisoning?" I ask grabbing the bottle from him knocking him a little off balance.

He sneers at me, "I can take care of myself." 

Damn he sounds like me.

I smile at him teasing and raise the bottle to my lips taking a big long chug until he pulls the bottle from my lips. 

"What do you think you are doing?"  He seethes.

I bat my eyelashes at him, "Whatever do you mean?" I ask all innocent.

He groans pulling me against him in a rush, running his fingertips over the side of my face.  He leans in about to kiss me and I hold my breath, a million thoughts running through my mind.

Before he can bring his mouth down on mine a girl wearing a mini skirt and tube top steps between us.  "Where have you been, bad boy?" She asks running her hand down his chest.  He grabs her hands and pushes her away, "Don't touch me Gabby."  He says through clenched teeth.

"But baby, we had such a good night the other night."  She whines and I feel my chest constrict and I don't even know why.  Gavin glances at me and she makes another move distracting him.  I slip away, liquor bottle in hand and make my way outside to the back yard.  There are a few people out here, mostly couples making out in the shadows.  I make my way closer to the woods, content to be by myself and away from the noise.  I pick a nice quiet spot on a rock and take a seat.  The moonlight shining over the trees making it look romantic.  I am sipping on the bottle of liquor and am feeling a bit woozy when I hear crunching of foot steps behind me.  I turn around quickly but no one is there and I glance around widely.

"Stop scaring yourself." I whisper and take another swig just as a hand covers my mouth, muffling my scream.

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So what do you think?  Who do you think is behind Jules? 

And sorry but you won't be able to find out the answer until Saturday, because I won't be able to upload tomorrow...

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