The Graduation List

12 - Go To A Party II

Anna

I'm sitting on the living room couch with my friends a week later when my phone vibrates, I dig around the cushions before pulling it out to see a new text from Eli,

Eli ❤️: The team is going to a party, want to come with your rooommates?

I look up from the device, "do you guys want to go to a party? the hockey team is going" all three of them jump up with smiles, "yes a hundred times yes" Sierra exclaims with the other two nodding.

Anna: we're in, where is it?

Eli ❤️: football players' house we're going for 9

Anna: okay see you there handsome

I lock the phone and get off of the couch, turning off the TV before going to my bedroom to change into something more appropriate for a party. 

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Half an hour later i'm in my washroom putting on the finishing touches to my makeup. When I finish I step back straightening out the white crop top i'm wearing and smooth down my ripped jeans before turning off the light and stepping back into my bedroom to grab my leather jacket and purse. I step into the front entrance to see all of my roommates putting on their shoes, "okay who is going to be the DD tonight?" I step into my heeled boots listening to them, "it's my turn, so enjoy yourselves ladies" Emily exclaims while grabbing the keys to the car. When we're all ready we get out of the house, I lock the front door before joining the rest of my friends in the car. 

When we find a spot near the football house we can hear the music playing as we step onto the sidewalk. I pull out my phone to let Eli know that we're at the house. The four of us link arms as we make our way to the crowded house together, "your guy is going to drool when he sees you A" I blush as I look down at the ground, "oh shut up" I mumble making my friends laugh as we go up the front walkway of the house. The front door opens and Eli walks out of the house with a smile, "welcome ladies" I smile and my friends let go of me before going into the crowded house. I walk up to my boyfriend, my hands going to his t-shirt clad chest as his slide to my lower back, finding the skin under my jacket where my crop top doesn't cover me. "How has the party been?" he shrugs, "its much better now that you're here" I giggle, "that's funny" he lowers his head gently pressing his lips to mine, he pulls me flush against him, my one hand moving up to the back of his neck as our lips move in sync for a few more seconds. 

Eli pulls away as his hands squeeze me gently, "you look amazing in the little shirt you're wearing" I blush, "you're looking pretty irresistible too hotshot" he lifts his eyebrow and smiles, "wanna get in there?" I bite my lip and nod. He pulls away from me, taking my hand gently before pulling me into the house, my eyes don't know where to go as we walk through the overcrowded space, I start to feel my nerves flare up at the limited space and the horrible smell that circulates in the air. Eli must notice my sweaty palm because he squeezes my hand, I look at him to see his eyes on me concerned, "you okay?" he mouths, I shrug and he speeds up his walking getting us out of the crowd as soon as possible. When we find some open space the blonde pulls me into him, "are you going to be okay?" he asks right next to my ear, I wind my arms around him and he copies the movement gently rubbing my back, my nerves lessen at the comforting motion. After a few seconds I pull away slightly too look up at Eli, "i'm okay now" he lowers his head to my ear, "are you sure? because we can leave if you want" I shake my head, "i'm good now, lets go get some drinks" he nods and brings me to his side his arm around my waist as we navigate our way to the drinks. 

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A few hours later I can't control my giggling as Eli stays at my side, "wow you're such an adorable drunk", I hit his chest, at least I attempt to, my hand missing horribly, "shudup" he laughs but squeezes my waist. I perk up from my lazy state when a favourite song comes on, "lets dance E" I hop on the spot happily, "I don't know if you're in the right state to be dancing" I give him my best puppy dog eyes to convince him to join me. Eli sighs making me grin as I tug him to the makeshift dance floor in the living room of the house, I throw my hands into the air letting the beat dictate how my body moves, while Eli's hands hold my hips. "Wow look she's an alcoholic and a slut seems like a bad decision on his part" I stop dancing at the overheard words, I feel myself sober up as I look over my shoulder seeing the two girls from school watching us, "darling what's wrong?" I turn back to Eli and he cradles my face in his hands, his thumbs wiping away the tears I didn't realize were rolling down my cheeks, "it's them" I say shifting my eyes in their direction, he straightens at my words looking over my shoulder. "Come on we're doing this right now" I shake my head vigorously not wanting to cause a scene at a party, "I can't let them keep talking about you like that" I look up at the blonde hockey player pleadingly, "please E, you can do it when you go to class with me like you said you would" he looks at me and sighs, "okay but it's happening this week no complaints, I love you and I don't want jealous girls coming after you" I smile slightly and he brings his arm across my shoulders leading me through the crowd away from the two girls. 

Once i've found my roommates I tell them that Eli is going take me back to the house, they all hug me before letting me leave the house. When I get into Eli's Jeep I sigh, the exhaustion kicking in as I shift in the comfy leather seat. What feels like seconds later i'm asleep with my body facing the passenger side window. The car jolts making me wake up, I blink a few times and see that we're in the driveway of my house. I hear a door close before I see Eli on my side of the car, he smiles when he sees my eyes open. He opens my door slowly before lowering himself into the door, his arms come under me and my arms come around his neck as he lifts me out of the car. Eli kicks the door closed before going up the walkway, my head rests on his shoulder while smiling, "okay darling I need your key" I lift the clutch from my lap, and dig around in it pulling out my house key, Eli laughs at my excitement before moving forward so that I can stick it in the door, easily unlocking the house. I giggle as my boyfriend keeps carrying me when we're in the house, "I can walk" he grins, "I know, but this is way more romantic" I smile up at the blonde as he brings me to my room. 

When i'm placed on my bed, I hiccup as I slide off my shoes, Eli laughs before making a move to leave the room, "no stay!" he smiles, "i'm just getting you some water for your hangover" a look of realization comes onto my face as he walks out of view. I shimmy out of my outfit before stumbling to my dresser in only my underwear, I grab some sweats but before I can turn I hear a noise, I peer over my shoulder to see Eli in the doorway with wide eyes that are moving from my head to my toes. I blush as I place the clothes I chose in front of my body to hide it. He places the glass of water on my desk before walking over to me, "let me help" I bite my lip shyly, "I won't do anything, I just want to help you because you're drunk" I look into his eyes that only show me kindness, I nod and gently place my shirt on the top of the set of drawers before holding out my sweat pants, Eli grabs them before opening up the waistband, I place a hand on his shoulder as I step into them, he slides the fabric up my legs before tying the waistband tightly around me. His hand comes over my shoulder grabbing the t-shirt I put down, he gently tugs the collar over my head making me giggle, I slide my arms into the holes with a smile on my face. "There you go Anna, all set" I hug him, "thank you E" he kisses my head before pulling away, "lets get you to bed" I nod and he wraps an arm around me guiding me to my bed. "Will you stay with me?" I ask the hockey player as he tucks me in, "of course i'll stay" I smile and he slides off his clothes until he's only in his boxers, Eli slides under the covers behind me, his arms come around my waist pulling me to his chest, "goodnight beautiful" I place my hands on his arm, "night superstar" he kisses my head before I fall asleep.