Rewrite the Stars

EPISODE 2: Party

“FINE!” I said and rolled my eyes.

“I will wait for you here,” Mackie said and I looked at his messages. It was a welcoming party, so I can wear whatever I want I guess?

*ring*

I looked at my phone and it was Mackie.

“What?” I said.

“Where something elegant, Not just a shirt and pants,” Mackie said from the other line.

I looked at my closet and I got the crop top I bought last year and pants. I also got a jacket. I will be cold. I know. I looked at my balcony and Mackie was looking at me.

“What?” I said and he looked at me as if he waited too long.

“Let’s go!” Mackie said. I looked around.

“Where I will— Oh my God, Don’t tell me I have to go down with this tree?!” I asked.

Mackie raised his eyebrow and I glared at him.

“You will pay for this,” I said and started grabbing some branches.

“See? You can go down.” Mackie said and walked to his car.

“Yah yah whatever,” I said and followed him.

“Where are we going?” I asked. Mackie looked at me and smiled.

“At Margarette’s house.” He said and my jaw dropped.

“Seriously? Like that devil brat?” I said and Mackie laughed.

“Don’t be silly, Margarette always throws the most exciting and unforgettable party.” He said.

“Really? At midnight?” I asked in disbelief.

“Of course! The party starts at this time.” Mackie said and I looked at him.

“What? Did I commit a crime?” He said and laughed again.

“Obviously,” I said.

“Here we are,” Mackie said and I looked around. I can hear really loud music. Maybe this is the reason why her house is nearly isolated. Mackie got out of the car, so did I. I began walking and I can see some drunk people making out or taking some cigarettes. Is this legal? Oh my God, my dad will surely kill me if he found this out.

“Hey hey hey! Look who’s here.” A strange guy said and hugged Mackie.

“And who’s here?” The guy asked and Mackie looked at me.

“Ahm, Troy this is Alice, and Alice this is Troy,” Mackie said and Troy smiled at me.

“Hi.” I plainly said.

“Enjoy yourself,” Troy said and walked away.

“You’re kind of known in this group of people,” I said and Mackie smiled at me.

“Of course I am. Being the hottest gay man in the school will make you famous.” Mackie said and I rolled my eyes.

“Beer?” Mackie said and I just shrugged.

“Freak.” He said and got some beers.

“What?” I said and he sarcastically smiled at me.

“You know what, just enjoy yourself here ok? I will be right back, I just need to check on something.” Mackie said and I saw her take his path to a bunch of cute guys. Mackie looked at me and I gave him a sarcastic look then laughed.

I looked around and I can see how these people love alcohol. I walked around and met some funny people though, I can’t hang out with them, and they are smoking.

“Are you lost?” I heard a voice from my back and I saw Troy.

“Not really, I am just wondering,” I said and slightly smiled.

“You can play with us,” Troy said and I gave him a confused look.

“Well if you have some company, you can just go, but if not, can you accept my offer? I guess? Just to kill the boredom?” Troy said and I smiled at him.

“What game?” I asked and he immediately held my hand.

“Come one, this is fun.” He said and we entered the room. I saw Margarette sitting with other famous people in our school.

“What are you doing here?” Margarette asked and I rolled my eyes.

“Don’t freak out. I brought her here.” Troy said and Margarette rolled her eyes.

“Maybe she can join us?” A girl in pink said.

“I don’t invite losers,” Margarette said and I clench my jaw.

“Besides, look at what she's wearing? I don’t want to be friends with a nun.” Margarette said and closed my eyes in annoyance. This is too much. I smiled at her and took off the jacket I am wearing.

“Hottie…” I heard Troy say and I saw Margarette roll her eyes.

“Fine. Just remember that we are still not friends.” Margarette said and Troy led me to my seat. I am sitting next to him, and he is making sure that I am comfortable.

“Ok, so the game is Truth or Dare,” Margarette said and they all got excited. What makes it exciting?

“So here’s the deal, the dare will be fair, and the cabinet is right there waiting to be occupied.” She added.

“And if it is a dare and a cabinet, obviously you need a partner. So you will pick the name on this skull.” The girl in black said.

“So spin the bottle,” Margarette said and they began to spin the bottle. Before answering whether you choose the truth or dare, you first have to drink your shot. This is tricky because you will be drunk. Two people chose truth and one person chose dare.

“So Heather, it’s a dare for you,” Margarette said and I looked at Heather, The girl in black.

“This will be so boring if no one will dare.” She said and rolled her eyes.

“Pick the lucky name shawty,” Troy said and gave her the skull. Heather gave the paper to Margarette and we are now waiting for the name.

“So the guy you will enter inside the cabinet is… Troy.” Margarette said and Troy smirked, while Heather bit her lips.

“Remember that you only have 2 minutes inside,” Margarette said and opened the cabinet.

“You can now come in. The timer starts when the door closes. No signs of anything will be punished.” Margarette said and I was really confused. Signs of?

“The timer starts now,” Margarette said and sat in her seat watching at the cabinet. I can hear their noises.

“That must be wild.” The guy in green said. I looked at him and I saw him looking at me. I smiled.

“30 seconds,” Margarette said and stood up.

“Times up,” Margarette said and opened the door. I saw Troy wearing his T-shirt and Heather fixing herself. I gulped.

“That was so nice.” I heard Heather tell Troy. I am not eavesdropping, I just heard it because I was sitting beside Troy. Troy looked at me and I smiled at him.

“Spin the bottle,” Margarette said and the bottle stopped at her.

“Truth or dare?” Everyone asked.

“Everyone! Margarette is in!” The guy in blue shouted. Everyone stops and starts. Including Mackie.

“Dare, Dare, Dare, Dare---“ Everyone cheered. Margarette smiled and giggled.

“Dare.” She said, Troy gave her the skull and she picked a name.

“That must be a lucky guy.”

“I wish I will be that guy.”

“That will be a trend.”

I can hear the murmuring. I looked at Margarette. Yes, maybe they are right. She is flawless, undeniably hot, and pretty. It feels like she is someone made with the angels. Just like Mackie. The perfect people in the school.

“Alice.” I paused. Everyone stopped and stared at me.

“What?” I asked and Troy looked at me.

“You are in.” He said and gave me a hand. I stood up and I saw Margarette standing in front of the cabinet.

“What is going on?” I asked and Margarette rolled her eyes.

“Freak. Just be grateful ok? This must be your lucky day.” She said and rolled her eyes. I saw her enter the cabinet.

“What are you waiting for? Christmas? She sarcastically said and I looked at Mackie. I saw him giving me an encouraging look but I gulped. What will I do inside?

I stepped inside the cabinet and they locked the door.

“Ok, so what are we doing now?” I asked and Margarette glared at me.

“You know what? I hate you so much, but I have to deal with you inside this cabinet because the b***h fate makes me choose you. Is this cruel?” She said and rolled her eyes.

“I know you hate me. I can just pretend that I am not existing.” I said and Margarette looked at me.

“Then what? Will we be punished? I will lose?” She said,

“That is a better idea,” I said and Margarette rolled her eyes.

“Never in your wildest dream,” Margarette said and walked slowly towards me.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“Less talking.” She said and cornered me.

“What is this? Are yo----“ My words were cut.

I felt a soft touch on my lips. When I opened my eyes, it was Margarette locking her lips to mine. My heart beats so fast.

It was cherry. I felt her hands roaming in my body. I gulped.

“What are you so afraid of?” Margarette said.

“Are you a virgin?” She said and I rolled my eyes.

“Fact.” She said,

“Well, you’re a freak and a nun at the same time, maybe that’s-----“ I cut her words. I don’t want anyone to insult me. I kissed her. I felt that she kissed back. I can hear her soft moan. I felt her hands lifting my top.

“Do we have to?” I said and she rolled her eyes. She kissed me on my neck, and I felt like she was pinching me. She stopped.

“There, I hope that is enough.” She said,

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1” The countdown outside started.

“Are you done?” I heard someone say it from outside.

“Just open the freaking door!” Margarette said and smirked at me. I rolled my eyes at her.

The door finally opens. I immediately grab my jacket and walk away.

“Hey, Alice! Wait.” I heard Troy calling my name but I am not in the mood to look back. I can feel and sense Margarette’s evil smile. That Monster. UGHHH! She’s getting on my nerves. I have to go out of this stupid party!

I looked around and I saw nothing but a long road and trees. And of course, the garden they have. I walked to the gate and started to walk home.

“Why did I even wear heels?” I murmured to myself. I hate this f*cking place.

“Hey, where are you going?” I looked at the car following me. It was Mackie.

“Can’t you see?! I am walking home! I can’t believe I came with you! I hate you for dragging me to hell!” I said and Mackie pursed his lips.

“I am sorry ok? I don’t know if they will do that today.” He said and kept on following me.

“I should be sleeping in my room now,” I said and walked faster.

“Hey, Alice. I am so sorry ok? I will make up with you.” Mackie said and I stopped.

“Where do you want to go? Diner? Down the road?” Mackie said and I smiled. He always knows how to get me.

“Yeah, fine,” I said and smiled.

“Come on, hop to the car,” Mackie said and I got in his car.

“You should take me home before 3 in the morning,” I said and he nodded.

“Before we go… Can you like to wear this?” Mackie said and pointed to my jacket.

“What? I am not cold.” I said.

“But you have a hickey,” Mackie said and my eyes widened. I have what?

I immediately grab my hand mirror and look at my neck. For goodness sake!

“MY DAD WILL KILL ME!” I shouted.

“Don’t panic!” Mackie said and I tried to catch my breath.

“HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT?! YOU KNOW MY DAD! OH MY GOSH! THAT MONSTER MARGARETTE WILL PAY FOR THIS!” I said and finally, I calmed down.

“She has to put a mark on you, Alice,” Mackie said and slightly glanced at me.

“Eyes on the road,” I said and tried my best to hide the hickey.

“I mean, if there is no mark, then you have to be naked. For the whole party.” Mackie said and I massage my temple.

“Why are you telling me this? I mean now? JUST NOW?!!” I said. The car stops and we are here in the diner.

“At least you already know,” Mackie said and got out of the car. I take a final look in the mirror and luckily, foundation and concealer help.

I followed Mackie inside and we found our seat. The waitress came and gave us the menu.

“Two burgers and fries and two milkshakes please,” Mackie said.

“Do you want a cherry?” Mackie said and I rolled my eyes at him.

“Hell no!” I said and he laughed.

“Ok, chill girl. We will have chocolate and cherry milkshakes.” Mackie said.

“Funny,” I said and Mackie gave me a teasing look.

“What?” I asked.

“How was it?” He asked. I rubbed my hands to my face and glared at Mackie.

“I know that Margarette uses cherry chopsticks. How does it taste? Cherry?” Mackie said and I began to crumple a tissue and threw it to his face.

“What? I am just curious.” He said.

“Here is your order. Enjoy.” Finally, our order came. Mackie grabs his cherry milkshake and slowly bit the cherry on top of it.

“Stop fooling around!” I said and finished my meal. After eating we head home. We have class tomorrow and I don’t know if I can get up at 7 in the morning? I don’t even know why I came to that party.

“Bye, cherry,” Mackie said and I rolled my eyes. I walked straight to our home and suddenly, the lights were open.

“I am seriously dead,” I murmured to myself.

“Why do you come to that party? Idiot.” I scolded myself. I gulp as the door opens.

“Where have you been?” I saw my dad. I smiled at him.

“Go inside the house young lady. I am seriously disappointed.” My dad said and I entered the house. I go straight to the kitchen and drink water.

“Where have you been?” My dad asked.

“How did you know?” I asked. My dad rolled her eyes and let out a sigh

“I am a sheriff. Did you forget? I heard some squeaks and some murmuring. I woke up and checked on your room. You even left your balcony door open.” My dad said and I sigh.

“I am sorry dad. I just want to let the stress out. To let out the pain.” I said and dad hugged me.

“I will understand if you want to go and have a party with your friends. What I am disappointed about is, you sneak out. I told you that since, it is just you and me, No secrets. Remember?” My dad said and the pang of guilt finally hit me straight to my bone marrow.

“I am sorry dad. I will not do that again. I swear.” I said and hugged my dad.

“Why do you smell like cigarettes? Are you smoking?” My dad said and I ran to my room.

“No, dad! Seriously! It was them!” I said and laughed.

“You better tell the truth!” My dad shouted from downstairs.

“Believe me!” I shouted.

“I trust you, but you better say nothing but the truth!” My dad replied.

“I am! Goodnight dad! I love you!” I said.

“Good morning! Love you too!” My dad shouted back.

I Smiled and let out a sigh. I looked at my bed and I saw my teddy waiting for me. I don’t know but this is the craziest night I ever had. This is just the beginning of the school year yet I feel like I'm riding a roller coaster.

Shall I say this must be the craziest and dumbest year I will ever have?

*Ring*

I looked at my phone and it was Mackie. Ugh, that traitor!

“Yes hello?” I said as I answered his call.

“What happened?” He asked and I looked at my window.

“Did your dad kill you?” He asked and laughed.

“ALMOST! b***h!” I said and laughed with him.

“I thought I would be grounded, but luckily no! Thanks to God!” I said and rolled my eyes. I heard footsteps from the hallway.

“Wait, I need to check something,” I said and hung up.