Back at the bonfire, they had ditched the truth or dare game, and began to just party. The tense atmosphere started to fade. A guy played his guitar loudly, and others clapped and nodded along to the beat.
Cole finished his drink, but he still looked upset and kept looking at where Velicia had gone. Cray nudged him and said, "Lighten up, brother."
Suddenly, a voice cut through the music. "Okay, everyone, enough brooding!" called a girl, her puffs bouncing as she jumped up from her seat.
She held her glass high, and the liquid inside almost spilled over the edge. Her sparkling eyes scanned the group. “We're here to party!” she shouted.
The others cheered in response, raising their drinks into the smoky air. "Cheers!" she yelled over her shoulder, her voice full of joy. At the same time
