speak now | grayson dolan

chapter six: wildest dreams

mackenzie

The minute we arrive at the party I can feel my heart rate increasing. My jaw drops the second I step into Adam and Jade's gorgeous home. I've been here before, but for some reason it seems bigger tonight. The house is now completely unrecognizable.

Dancing bodies pack the living room and hallways. The kitchen has been converted into a wet bar where people are taking shots back to back.

Tons of blue and gold streamers are hanging from the ceiling, which are the university's colors. There's an intense beer pong game going on near the dining room between the frat brothers.

As the boys and I push our way through the crowd, I can hear people chanting in the backyard. They're counting down from ten. We begin to walk in that direction.

"The Dolan's are in the house!" People yell, causing attention to fall onto us.

"Damn right we are!" Grayson pumps his fist in the air.

The backyard is even more impressive than the inside. Massive tiki torches are burning bright, standing in a huge semi-circle that spans the entire yard. To the right, there is a makeshift dance floor with a separate D.J.

Girls in bikinis are already dancing with each other in a seductive manner. The pool is filled with people drinking and jumping off the diving board. My eyes shift to the gorgeous view of the ocean in the distance. It's breathtaking at this time of day.

"Adam! Adam! Adam!" More people chant.

We turn to see him doing one of his infamous keg stands. Everyone around him has their phones out to record the big moment.

"Dude!" Grayson rushes over to him.

When Adam is standing up, he wipes his mouth with the back of his hand and embraces Grayson in a tight hug.

"The man of the honor has arrived!" Adam shouts.

"Sorry we're a little late. I was pregaming." My best friend smirks while patting his shoulder.

"No worries. I always make an exception for that."

"This party is sick." Ethan says with a wide smile.

"Thanks bro." Adam's eyes quickly shift to mine. "Mackenzie, I believe I have something for you."

"For me?" I point to myself.

"Yup." He digs into the cooler and hands me a Bud Light can. "Drink up, you're starting early tonight."

"Per my request." Grayson wraps his arm around my shoulder.

"You guys are too much." I roll my eyes while slowly taking the alcoholic beverage.

"Mackenzie!" I hear Jade squeal from across the yard. I turn to see her rushing over to me. She's in a bright orange bikini that compliments her tanned skin. "I'm so glad you're here."

"Me too. You guys really outdid yourself." I say while looking around the crowded yard.

"We wanted everything to be perfect for the party." She nods.

"And we appreciate it." Grayson smirks at her.

"Wait, you're seriously going to drink that?" Jade looks down at my beer in disgust.

"I guess so." I shrug.

"No, put that down. You're drinking good tonight. Follow me." She takes my hand and pulls me away from the boys before I can protest. We make our way down the deck's steps and head over to the bar.