I Don't Date Bad Boys

Party

I was back in History and Mrs Richardson asked about our History project.

"So how are you guys doing?" she asked.

"We're doing great Miss!" Chace was quick to answer.

"That's good to hear!" Miss walked away and asked other people how their project was going.

"There's a party tonight at Justin's and he told me to bring my girl!" he smirked.

"But I'm not 'your girl'!"

"But I know you want to be." he winked at me.

Gosh! I could just punch him in the face.

"Ew no! Besides, I don't have time for a party"

"What other plans do you have tonight?"

"Ohh...stuff", I tried to act cool about it and sound like I had better things to do.

"Come on, live a little. By the way, Courtney's coming!"

I turned around and looked at Court. She was nodding her head. What? We never go to parties after school.

"Maybe I'll come. But I don't know where Justin's house is."

"I'll pick you up."

Things just got awkward. Again. Chace was acting like my boyfriend. It's been 2 weeks since I've met this guy and he's already come to my house and is now insisting on driving me to a party. I guess I can't turn down his offer.

"Okay."

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I'd just got home and decided what to wear to the party. Not too elegant, but not too shabby. I really didn't know what to wear. I planned to wear a red sparkly dress and some black disco pants and my boots. It looked casual, yet party-ish!

I had to do my makeup as well. I wasn't a beauty guru but I was decent. I put on mascara to make my eyes look bigger and I put on some lipstick. Nothing too much. I decided to let my hair down.

Then I got nervous. I've never been to a party like this and I didn't know what people would wear.

It was already 6pm so I had to call Chace and ask him if he was ready. I was about to go downstairs but in the corner of my eye, I saw this amazing dress. I wore it once at my aunt's stag. It was lacy and black and it was flowy. It went up to my mid-thigh but it wasn't too short. It was strapless and was GORGEOUS! I had to wear it. I paired it with some cute black pumps.

I looked in the mirror and I couldn't believe it was me! I don't usually wear things like this, so I didn't expect to look so good in it. I heard a car honk outside and I guessed that was Chace.

I went downstairs and walked out the door. There he was, leaning in his Ferrari texting. He looked up at me and then looked at his phone. Then he instantly looked up again and his jaw dropped. He stood there gaping at me.

"Wow! You look hot!" he looked me up and down.

I looked down and tried to hide that I was blushing. Sometimes he can be nice, other times he can be annoying.

"You look....nice." I said, not looking at his face. It's weird when a boy calls you hot, and you don't know how to respond. But honestly he looked hot! His hair was messy and his cologne was enchanting. Now it was awkward. He's literally made my life an awkward moment!

He broke the silence by laughing. He clearly found it funny that I called him buff.

"Hop in", he winked and opened the car door for me.

It's strange that he's acting like a gentlemen. I'm so used to his crude remarks and being annoying. I stepped into his Ferrari and all I could say was Wow. It felt so cool and it was surprisingly clean. I expected pizza boxes and coke and all that messy stuff but his car was cleaner than mine. Geez! He started driving as soon as I got in and we got there in about 20 minutes.

I stepped out of the car and saw streamers and cups and people outside his house. They were already kissing and trying to 'make love'. Ew! This party was crazy.

"Don't drink too much, unless you wanna end up like them." Chace pointed at the kissing couples.

"But who would I be kissing?" I asked, confusedly.

"Me, of course." he wink and grabbed my hand and led me into the party.

The last time he touched my hand was in History. It was so weird that he was holding my hand now. He took me to the dance floor and told me to loosen up. Everyone was dancing so I tried to join in.

"Here, try this." he handed me a red cup.

"What is this?"

"Don't worry, you'll love it!"

I took a sip and it burnt the back of my throat. I made that face that all those alcoholics made. I never wanted to be like them! It tasted disgusting and I almost threw up.

"That was disgusting!"

"I know, but it's teenage alcohol!"

"Well, it's horrible!" I chucked it in a corner and started dancing.

They were playing No Flex Zone and I just started dancing. Chace was dancing too. So, we ended up dancing together. It was fun.

"Let's head upstairs."

I hesitated to go with him. "Where are you taking me Chace?"

"There's a group upstairs and we hang around and have fun upstairs. Don't worry, it's a cool group."

"Fine.", he grabbed my arm and took me there.

We stepped into this room and we saw people in a circle. Surprisingly, Court was there with her cute date. There was an emo girl, an emo boy, two girls I recognised from the cheerleading team and some guys from the football team and Justin. They all seemed really popular and I was kind of a social pariah. As soon as we walked in everyone was like "Whatsup Chace! Come join us!". He seemed to be the life of the party.

We sat in the corner of the circle and turns out they were playing ‘Spin The Bottle’. I was going to back up but it was too late, they already started playing. Court was the one spinning it. Wow! She looked like she'd played this game a million times. I just hoped it wouldn't land on me. The bottle landed on the emo boy and a cheerleader. They kissed and it was so long and sloppy. I was dreading my turn. Chace spun the bottle and it landed on an emo girl and a guy from the football team. They gave each other a small kiss and that was it. They definitely didn't like each other. Before he spun the bottle, Justin said

"It would be a lot more if you stopped holding hands". Suddenly, I realised that we were still holding hands. I was so comfortable, I didn't notice.

"Sorry...err...." I quickly let go of his hand. Court was giving me 'the look'. Why does everyone think I have a thing for him? Justin spun the bottle and it landed on Chace and a cheerleader. They kissed like they just got married. Ew. Then the emo girl spun it and it landed on her and Chace. They kissed like it was their first and last kiss. Yuck. Then I spun it and it landed on Chace and Court. WHAT! My best friend was going to kiss Chace? No way! I was going to object but they started leaning in and I stormed out. I couldn't watch that. How could Court do this to me? I heard Chace calling my name but I didn't care. I was getting the hell out of the party and I was going home. I don't care if I had to take the bus.

I got outside and was looking for the closest bus stop. Then Chace appeared behind me.

"Why did you leave?" he said.

"I couldn't watch you and my best friend lock lips! After you basically kissed half the room!"

"It's not like I'm your boyfriend!"

It just hit me. It felt like watching my boyfriend and my best friend kiss in front of me. Why did I think that? Chace is not my boyfriend! I think.

"No....I...ermm....no....well....I..." incoherent things came out my mouth. I couldn't explain it to him, OR MYSELF! Why did I even storm out?

"I just need to go home, it's late anyways." I turned around, walking towards the bus stop.

"Wait, I'll drive you. It's dark and there's a lot of creeps on the bus."

"Oh ok. Thanks."

I got into his car and he drove me home. Things were really awkward. He didn't say anything and I didn't say anything. We got to my house and I stepped out immediately. I needed to get to my room. I gave his the look that means 'bye', and I walked into my house. I ran up the stairs and ran into my room. I lied down on my bed and tried to go to bed. I wanted to forget everything that happened tonight. I got a text and it was from Court.

I'm so sorry! I was going to kiss him on the cheek. I never meant to upset you. Plz don't be angry at me. I'm literally gonna cry. Plz reply and listen to my voicemails. XOXO Court

I felt bad. I shouldn't have walked out. She obviously wasn't gonna kiss him, because we made a rule not to make contact with the other ones significant other. I sent her a text and told her it was alright and I'm not angry.

I tried to force myself to sleep. You know when you lie in bed and close your eyes and hope to fall asleep but you don't. Yep. That's what's happening right now. I couldn't stop thinking about tonight. I acted like a crazy obsessive girlfriend. And the worst part was that I wasn't even his girlfriend!

Court said she wasn't going to kiss him, but what would he have done. Would he really have kissed her right in front of me? I know we weren't dating, but he didn't seem like a friend. Am I falling for him? What?! No! He's a jerk and a bad boy. And remember? I don't date bad boys.