Choices

Chapter 26

The song is Using you by Mars Argo! Look, another long chapter and steamy chapter ;)

(Hopes POV)

     I run out of the closet and look around for him, but he was already gone. I curse under my breath and go back into the closet and close the door. I look back at the mirror and shake my head. I zip my dress back up and walk out, going towards where the music was coming from, I'm definitely not putting those heels back on so barefoot it is.

     This was definitely a fucking party, there were people everywhere either dancing and grinding on each other, sitting and talking, or at the bar drinking. I continued to look around for Evan but still couldn't find him in the large crowd. I see Brian taking shots with Craig and another guy at the bar. I get between the two of them and grab one of the shots and down it.

     "Well look who finally decided to join us. I was starting to think you already passed out." Brian says. I give him a confused laugh.

     "You should know that I can hold my liquor as much as you can if not better." I grab the last shot and down it. My throat already starting to get warm. Brian laughs as he smacks my ass pretty hard.

     "I think I taught you well then." Craig and I glare at Brian as he continues to look at me. Craig practically staring daggers into him.

     "You know, maybe I should find a nice guy and go to bed with him tonight." I spat out as I cross my arms. He leans into my ear and I could smell the alcohol from there.

     "I'm pretty sure the only person you're going to be going to bed with tonight is me." He leans away as he starts to walk away.

     "Give me one good reason not to go fucking fight him right now," Craig yells over the music. I turn to him and grab his hand. He went calmer after a few seconds.

     "I think that's a bad idea because I would have to drag your stupid ass out of here for fighting one of your best friends." The guy next to Craig says. I look over at him and see he has short brown hair and a beard to match, he's also dressed up for the occasion.

     "Well I'm sorry Anthony but when he acts like an ass to impress Hope it really pisses me off," Craig says still looking at Brian. Anthony leans over and gives me a quick smile and holds out his hand to me.

     "BigJigglyPanda or Anthony is what everyone calls me. You decide what to call me." I smile and shake his hand.

     "Isn't there a pool here? How about a quick dip in it?" I suggest. He nods his head as he takes my hand and goes back in the direction that I came from just a few seconds ago. Anthony walking with us. I heard someone run up to us and was now walking next to me, I turn and see Brian.

     "I don't like the idea of you two going alone together, so I'm coming along." I smile and roll my eyes.

    "We have Anthony here so no we're not going alone. But you're welcome to join us at the pool." I tell Brian. We walk down a couple of steps and go through the door leading outside.

     The music was blaring out here as more people are standing and drinking with one another, or at the bar. There were a few people in the pool which made me feel better about not being the only ones in it. I let go of Craig's hand and walk towards the pool.

     "Are you going to swim in that tight thing?" Brian asks. I laugh as I unzip the back of my dress and slide the sleeves down. The two give me the same look they gave me when they first saw me when I came into the casino.

     "Holy shit you're serious," Craig says as he takes off his suit jacket and unties his tie.

     "What about your cuts? It's going to fucking hurt in the water." Brian says. I shrug my shoulders, with the alcohol just now starting to take somewhat take an effect on me, I don't think it'll hurt.