And ? I asked, impatient.
And ? Why are you talking to him ? Are you trying to get Connor mad again ? I stared at him, completely confused.
Why would Connor care if I talked to him ? It’s not like I’m trying to fuck him or something. I said, placing my hands on my hips.
Bella, you don’t know Jack. It’s never only just talking, he-
Wants to get in my pants ? I guessed. Cause you know, that’s pretty funny- since that’s all Connor wants. You know, those two really aren’t that different. I’m surprised they aren’t friends. Matt stared at me, speechless. I took this moment to get in Jess’s car.
Bye Matt. I muttered as I slammed my door shut. Jess followed in suit, starting her car.
That was… intense. She worded carefully, pulling out of the parking lot. I nodded, lost in thought.
Jess, maybe we should skip the- I started. Suddenly my body was flung forward, causing me to thank god my seatbelt was on.
What the hell ? I asked after my heart had regained its normal pace.
We are not missing the party because of those guys. She hissed out in a deadly tone. My eyes widened and I nodded my head.
Okay, okay, we can go ! I said, holding up my hands in surrender. She returned to her bubbly self and started driving again.
It’s going to be so much fun ! She said excitedly.
Psychopath. I blurted, covering my mouth in horror. She busted out laughing.
Calm down Bella, I’m not going to kill you She said in between laughs. I joined in with her laughter, leaning against the door as she pulled out onto a random street.
Damn it, she muttered, I took the wrong turn.
Who’s house is it at ?
It’s at Connor’s house. She said slowly, watching me carefully.
Great… I muttered, take a left over here, it’s on the right. I said pointing.
10 minutes later
The music was blasting from the house as we parked the car on some random person’s driveway. We entered the house, pushing past the already nearly wasted teenagers.
Bella ! Over here ! James called. I looked back at Jessica in question and shrugged, nudging me in his direction.
I’ll go with you. She said. I nodded, feeling more confident and walked over to James who was standing with most of the guys from the football team.
What’s up ? I asked casually.
Mike here doesn’t think you can take three rounds of shots faster than him. James said, smirking knowingly.
I really shouldn’t, I said, remembering what happened last time.
Come on Bella, afraid you’re going to lose ? Mike teased, his eyes glinting mischievously. I raised my eyebrow and scoffed.
Afraid to lose my ass. I snapped, Let’s do this shit.
All eyes were on us as I stared at the shots laid out in front of us. Ready ? James asked. One… Two… Three… GO !
I slammed down my last shot glass just as Mike was starting his. Cheers erupting through the room and all the guys laughed at Mike, making fun of him as he scowled in embarrassment.
Any challengers ? James called out, scanning the crowd for anybody daring enough to try to challenge me.
I’ll do it. We all turned towards the staircase, watching as Connor lazily walked down towards us, his hair still damp from his shower.
You sure ? I asked. Cause I’m pretty sure I kicked your ass last time. A bunch of ooohhs echoed throughout the room as Connor made his way to the counter, standing in front of me.
How about we make a little bet. He said, his eyes twinkling dangerously. I gulped nervously ; this couldn’t be good- only problem, I can never back away from a challenge.
What are you suggesting ? I asked, keeping my voice steady.
He smirked, taking a step closer. If I win, you have to jump into the pool- completely naked. Once again, the room filled with ooohhs and all eyes turned to me.
An if I win ? I asked, my heart beating rapidly inside my chest. Connor shrugged, leaning sideways against the counter.
Vice versa. I smirked and nodded my head in agreement. There was no way I could lose- I had already beat Connor before, I could do it again.
On the count of three. James announced. Butterflies filled my stomach as I stared at the shots, ignoring Connor’s presence to the right of me.
One… Two… – I was momentarily distracted when I felt a hand on the exposed part of my leg, where the jeans were ripped.
Wha-
‘Three !
He cheated ! I said angrily, stomping my foot. Despite the fact he had distracted me, he only beat me by what seemed to be half a second.
You lost, Bells. Time to strip. Connor said, his eyes sparkling mischievously.
James ! I cried out, giving him a pleading look. He must have still felt guilty about what happened during lunch, because he nodded his head.
Alright, there will be a rematch. He announced, causing all the guys to groan in annoyance. I smirked at Connor’s pissed expression, grateful that I was getting a second chance. An evil idea popped into my mind as I glanced at Connor. By now, I was feeling a little woozy, but not enough to be tipsy.
One… I inched my top down slightly, catching Connor’s eyes. Two… And another inch. Three ! I pulled it down one more inch before downing all the shots like no other- leaving Connor just starting on his second.
She cheated ! He yelled, glaring as I pulled my top up.
What are you talking about ? I asked innocently.
Take it off ! Take it off ! Take it off ! We all turned to look at Jessica, who was grinning like an idiot. Soon everyone was chanting as we followed Connor outside.