Staci led us inside into the blaring loud club music and my head just unwillingly started bopping. They’ve outdone themselves big time! Flashing neon lights and a DJ! And I think the DJ is one of the owners son’s Tony. Of course you have to expect the ladies man to control the music. Heaps of girls have probably come up to him already. But I bet not as much as when he was working behind the bar. I heard someone wolf-whistle and Staci gazed at me over her shoulder smirking proudly. What the hell? I stared back at her confused and so then she just stared ahead and flicked her hair back.

“Hang on Alicia.” Drake whispered and then he started turning me by waist to face him. Then just left his hand there and used the other to stroke my cheek with the back of his cold hand. “I just want to make it clear for every other guy here that’s eyeing at you.”

“They wouldn’t be eyeing at me. The wolf whistle was for Staci, I’m not the one dressed up to impress.” I assured him and he glared over my shoulder then smiled down at me.

“He wasn’t wolf-whistling at her Alicia.” He said then kissed me tenderly. Someone cleared their throat and Drake and I glared over at Staci who just stood there staring.

“Everyone’s like waiting at the table.” She said not staring at us in the eyes and the way her whole body kept moving, or as I like to say twitching in a way where she’s trying to look sassy. I wish I could tell her she looks like she might be constipated.

“Where?” I asked we found them all on a table next to the window. Arnica glanced up and she beamed up.

“Alicia!” She yelled out standing up on her seat so she could step over Tom and rush over to me.

“Are you drunk?” I asked her as she stumbled over to me.

“Tom’s fault.” She said then gazed over at Drake and blinked a million times a second.

“Drake is here? Hi Drake.” She said giddily and then smiled at me dazed.

“Jesus... Tom! What were you thinking?” I snapped at him and he raised his hands up.

“Hey I convinced her to drink one, moron over here got more and she drank them all.” Tom protested pointing at Chris who kicked Tom under the table. “HEY!”

“Chris you moron.” I shouted at him playfully and they all laughed but then eyed at Drake warily. “You guys all know Drake. I mean you two are jealous of his hair.” I said to the boys and they exclaimed.

“I’m honestly not surprised.” Drake stated smirking and all us girls laughed.

“Not too great now are you Chris?” Arnica yelled smirking wryly at Chris. “Now everyone mooooove!” She shouted making them all scoot over on along the black leather seats so we could sit down.

“Hey Alicia! They won’t give us free drinks.” Chris complained and I rolled my eyes.

“The owner only offers free drinks to me because I’m the favourite.”

“Then by all means get us some!” Chris demanded.

“Now I know why you’re really friends with me.”

“Yeah Chris how can you be so insensitive?” Tom mocked and Drake chuckled next to me.

“You’ve now hurt my feelings.” I whimpered and leaned my head against Drake’s shoulder. His hand rested on my knee and Staci stared at us blankly.

“So you guys are like going out now?” Staci asked me and I gazed up at Drake who stared down at me.

“Hear that she wants to get rid of us already?” Drake said and I giggled.

“Well Staci we’d like to get a drink before we leave if you don’t mind.” I said smiling then leaned in closer to Drake and let my fingers play with the collar of his shirt. “What do you want?” I asked him.

“Nothing I drank enough at the last party.”

“Yeah I remember you kept stealing my drinks.” I playfully hit his chest and he grinned brightly then I glanced at the others. “What do you guys want? The usual?”

“Tequila!” They shouted except for Staci and I laughed crawling over him.

“Do you guys want food?” I asked them.

“Pizza!” Chris and Tom yelled.

“I’m sick of pizza can’t we try...” Arnica started but the boys interrupted by yelling out. “Souvlaki!”

“My God, do you ever shut up?” I snapped playfully at them.

“Souvlaki it is...” Arnica said and Drake gazed at me confused.

“They sell pizza here? I thought this was a Greek restaurant.”

“It is but it’s owned by half Greeks and half Italians.” Arnica said pushing back her glasses before they slipped off her face. She’s the only who doesn’t seem so awkward near him. The others are shifting uncomfortably and Staci is just staring at him with her jaw set.

“What other party were you at?” Staci questioned him and I huffed in annoyance with her.

“I’ll be getting the food.” I said dully and slid through the crowd of crazed drunk dancers to the bar. Where the owner of the place Stavros, a big, buff, tanned, dark hair typical Greek God stood wiping the table top. For his age he looks so good... so gorgeous. Which makes sense since all of his children are drop dead gorgeous. When Stavros glanced up and saw me he smiled a shiny toothy grin.

“Juro! Alicia’s here!” he yelled out his voice low and deep and I rolled my eyes grinning. Stavros grabbed my shoulders and kissed me on each cheek.

“Hey Alicia!” Juro shouted out to me from the kitchen then he rushed out and kissed me on each cheek. He’s quite tall and gets his good looks from his dad just younger and has a bigger nose. “How are you gorgeous?” He is the second youngest of the family, seventeen like me. And he really is no different to his older brother Tony.

“Fine thanks.”

“Yeah?” he chuckled. “Glad I got here just in time before Tony. Maybe we can finally...”

“I’m here with someone Juro.” I said to him then giggled as he rolled his eyes as his way of saying ‘yeah not important.’

“Alicia!” Tony appeared out of nowhere and hugged from behind spinning me around. I squealed and once he put me down I turned around and gave him a hug. “How you doing sexy?” He whispered in my ear and I slapped him upside the head once I pulled back.

“I’m here with someone Tony.” The words to describe Tony would probably be, mischievous, trouble but sexy.

“Yeah I saw,” He said looking over behind him to stare at Drake. “Meh by the end of the night I can guarantee you’ll be in my bed.” I gawked at him and then his sister Leonara came into view and punched him in the jaw. She is the second oldest sibling, she has long brown hair which she straightens and brown eyes just like the rest of the family. She’s not a super skinny model she has curves and a bit if meat on her. But to be honest she looks better that way.

“Respect women Malaka!” She snapped and they started arguing in Greek while I leaned back and Juro leaned into my ear.

“Why are you here with him? He’s funny looking.”

“Says you.” I said sarcastically and then I heard a familiar laugh and I turned my head to my left and right before my eyes. In a black tight fitting t-shirt and baggy blue jeans, Harry sat leaning onto the bar smiling at me. “Harry?”

“Are you questioning if my name is Harry?”

“Well I gotta be sure... almost thought you were Taylor Lautner.”

“My hair isn’t as dark as his.”

“But your eyes are.” I pointed out and he shook his head. I walked over to him and but just stood awkwardly unsure of what to do. Do I hug him? Shake his hand? I have no idea.

“Who are you here with?” He questioned glaring over the crowd to my... Date?

“Uh... that’s Roman.” I said using Drake’s first name and I smiled over him as Arnica was making him feel welcomed and the others sat awkwardly.

“Roman? Hm.”

“Hm? What does hm mean?”

“Just means jealousy is rising.” A guy span around on his stool next to Harry and I saw Harry sigh in annoyance. “Hi I’m Joshua.” The guy said shaking my hand. And I can tell he must be one of Harry’s brothers only his skin is a little lighter and hair dyed to a golden brown sort of colour. “Harry’s older and much better looking brother.”

“That is a matter of a opinion.” Harry and I said at the same time and then I laughed while he stared at me with a smirk on his face.

“Great... Harry’s found his better hotter half.” Joshua said rolling his eyes but still smiling.

“And that is well known fact.” I said smiling wryly at his brother and then another guys head peeked around Joshua and he has a black emo haircut but tan skin like Harry. And very sharp green eyes.

“You’re Alicia?” He asked almost as if he didn’t believe it so he gazed over at Harry for recognition. He looked over at him in a way like he’s saying through his eyes. ‘This is her? Seriously?’

“Yeah this is her Jack.” Harry said and then Arnica shouted over at me.

“ALICIA WHERE’S OUR TEQUILA!?”

“Oh my god... I have never seen her drunk... Anyway I think I’ve left them alone long enough.” I said shaking my head over at her as Tom tried to get her to sit back down in her seat. “Did you three want to join us?” I asked then Jack and Joshua jumped up.

“Dibs on the blond!” Joshua declared and they rushed over to the table leaving Harry starring off embarrassed and I just staring at them incredulously.

“Order up.” Juro appeared behind the bar with shot on a tray and so I picked it up thanking Juro.

“Here I got it.” Harry said taking the tray.

“Hey Harry how’s your brother Owen.” Tony questioned appearing out of nowhere. Harry groaned throwing his head back then glared at Tony. “Tony get it over it he’s sorry and it’s been a year.”

“I know he’s not sorry and it’s too late for that. You warn your brother that...”

“Next time you see him his vocal chords will be ripped out.” Harry finished for him and I stared wide eyed between them.

“Exactly, sorry to frighten you Alicia.” Tony smirked at me leaning in.

“I’ll get your sister to bash you in a minute.” I said playfully and Harry chuckled while Tony perked a brow. “What’s the big deal anyway?”

“You wouldn't understand.”

“OK... Well then don’t mention it in front of innocent bystanders.”

“You won’t be giving me that attitude when I get a few drinks in you.” Tony said in a creepy comical way.

“Hey.” Harry stepped in front of me and I patted his shoulder.

“He’s joking Harry. And get back to work or I’ll tell your father your harassing girls... Again!” I snapped playfully at Tony then directed Harry off to my table. Glad to finally sit back down with Drake but once I got to the table Harry’s brother had taken his place and leaned over Tom to talk to Arnica.

“Where is he?” I asked them.

“Drake? I don’t know he just got up and left.” Chris said but he was smiling.

“Yeah he left as soon as they came along.” Staci added pointing at Joshua and Jack. No... He wouldn't just pick up and leave.

“I’m sure he’s just in the bathroom.”

“Ha! Who cares? We don’t want scum like him hanging around.” Joshua said and all the guys laughed apart from Harry and Tom who just stared at them unsure.

“You’re no prize either.” I growled and they ‘OOHED’ at me as I trudged to the door.

“Alicia?”

“I’ll be there in a minute Harry.” I told him before rushing outside. I don’t get it, no he wouldn't just go off without telling me. I saw his car was missing but I hoped that maybe he was trying to find a better parking spot. I looked left and right along the street.

~Alicia... he’s gone.~ She breathed caressing my hair again.

“No. he can’t be.”

~I saw him, he just got into the car and drove off.~ She said sounding not to surprised which just bugged me.

“He wouldn't just leave me behind like that.” What did I do that set him off, or did the others say something to have upset him. “Why would he leave?” I questioned her angrily.

~He’s a snotty rich boy. Why would he hang around with anyone beneath him?~

“Be serious.” I demanded and she sighed.

~He may have felt threatened.~

“By who?”

“Alicia?” I whipped around to gaze over at Harry who held the door open for me. “It’s cold out here come inside, blondie is ranting about ‘not even the pretty girl was good enough for prince charming’ or something like that.” He said confused and I sighed knowing he’s talking about Staci. She really can be a bitch sometimes... I stared off down into the dark street and then it actually started snowing. “Alicia are you ok?” He asked me and I held my hand out to catch a few bits of snow.

“Yeah just a little upset I mean my date did just ditch.” I said and felt something inside of me grow cold. I exhaled letting a steamy cloud escape my mouth.

“He’s not worth getting upset over.”

“I know, but I’m girl. I will get upset even when I don’t want to. There’s no point in fighting it.” I breathed in and started blinking like crazy to shoo away the tears. I shouldn’t be crying but it does hurt that he just left me. I thought we were having a good time, I mean we kissed and held each other close. He is my first kiss and my first ever date. I have every right to be upset that he just left me after everything we’ve been through tonight. “I need a drink.” I said and then accidently slipped forward.

“Wow.” I heard Harry mumble before he caught me and straightened me back up. “You’re really clumsy.” He stated and then I heard the wind giggle.

“Yeah...” And then she blew powerfully so I crashed into him and we knocked heads. “Ow!” We groaned at the same time and he laughed.

“Strong wind.” He said and I chuckled.

“Ha, yeah.” I said and mentally cursed at her but then realised where mine and his hands were. His around my waist and mine against his chest. It’s really hard... Oh my god that sounds so wrong. “Um.” I mumbled awkwardly and he snapped out of this weird daze and let me go.

“Um, we should ah... um...”

“Head inside?”

“Yes.” He said quickly and we walked inside shoulders bumping and the air a little gauche. “I’m glad you’re here tonight Alicia.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, you’re one of a kind.” He said before he swung the door open and we walked right in.

“You’re too sweet.” I yelled loudly over the music.

“Just stating fact.” He yelled back grinning down at me.

“Well I’m in that crazy mood... Dance with me.” I ordered grabbing his hand and pulling him through the crowd into the middle of the floor.

“I don’t dance.” He shouted.

“To bad cos I do.” I shouted back and just pretty much danced on my own while he swayed and bobbed his head awkwardly. “Really?” I whispered and he smirked.

“Nope.” He said then smiled deviously, he grabbed my hand spun me around and then crashed my body into his.

“You dirty devil.” I said and he laughed before we started dancing again. All the while drinks were being passed around and I grabbed a fair few and gulped them down to relief the thirst. Dancing takes a lot out of you including sweat, and worst of all if you knock into someone you get their sweat soaked onto you and it mixes with yours.

“Alright I think you’ve had enough.” Harry pulled yet another drink from my hand and gulped it up. “Come on let’s sit down for a bit.”

“I want to keep dancing!” I exclaimed but I let him pull back to our empty table anyway. Arnica and Staci were probably still hiding out in the bathroom and Tom and Chris probably out checking out some girls. He made me slide across the seat first so he could slide in next to me.

“How you feeling?”

“Ready for more action.” I told him and wiped my wet forehead with the sleeve of my top. “Phew that was so fun.” I said then leaned onto Harry’s shoulder. “Drake’s missing out.”

“Don’t worry about him.” How can I not think about him? I thought drinking was supposed drag you down from reality.

“Hey Harry can you get me some water?” I asked and he nodded before getting up and walking up to the bar. Arnica and Staci appeared at the table and they slid across from me.

“Drake... Now Harry?”

“What?” I questioned confused at the same time as Arnica snapped at Staci. “What the heck Staci!?”

“What it’s a legitimate question?”

“Yes but coming from you it just sounds bitchy.” I said without thinking. “ha so the alcohol does have an affect...” I also said without thinking.

“Oh god there’s nothing worse than a drunk girl.” Staci stated and I rolled my eyes.

“Thanks Staci...”

“Oh no don’t worry Arnica that comment doesn’t apply to us because we’re women not little girls. And I happen to be a woman that wants to dance more.” I got up and grabbed Arnica’s hand to pull her onto the dance floor ignoring Staci. She wants to bitch well she can bitch on her own.

“God what has gotten into her tonight?” Arnica asked as we danced together hands entwined.

“Oh who cares!?” I shouted. “She’s been like this ever since I first met her.” We moved closer to the stage where DJ Tony was and he smiled down at us and winked me with one hand on his headphones. Then I felt someone’s hands on my hips. I glared over my shoulder and it is some guy smiling wryly down at me. “Can you please get your hands off me?” I asked nicely with a touch of force so he through his hands back and still smirked down at me.

“Why don’t you dance with me instead?” He asked in a sly voice that made me cringe.

“I don’t think so.” I replied and then Arnica moved away. But he followed on behind us so I faced him glaring at him. “I said no.”

“Come on, we’re just dancing.” He breathed his stinky breath at me and then crossed the boundary again by grabbing my hips and thrusting his pelvis at me.

“Ewe get off.”

“Back away from her!” Arnica yelled at him so his expression grew fierce.

“You know what? Make me!” He growled grabbing my arm and tried to drag out from the crowd.

“Get off me!” I demanded trying to pry his hands off and then Harry appeared out of nowhere smashing a glass of water onto the creep’s head. I stood there shocked with my mouth agape as the guy fell to the floor completely knocked out. “Oh my God.” I breathed and stared up at Harry partly smiling and gasping. Harry then turned to me and gently placed his hand on my back to lead me away.

“I think it’s best we get you home.”

“No, I don’t want the night to end yet.” I said and he sighed.

“It’s midnight Alicia, I’m tired, you’re drunk, there are men in here that are looking at you and that’s really bothering me. Plus Tony’s dad just told me leave because I used violence in his restaurant and I don’t trust you alone.”

“Fine... Hey Arnica!” I shouted. “I’m heading home so let the others know!” I’m assuming she can hear me and if not I’ll just text her...

“Careful now you’re stumbling a little.” He said and it’s true, I’m not really drunk I’m just a bit tipsy I guess... So I made my hands hold on his warm arm and just used him to help me walk straight. As we stepped outside I breathed in the beautiful cold air. She isn’t here now, I can’t feel her icy presence but with Harry’s warmth I was somewhat comforted. I leaned my head back and stared up at the clouded sky then closed my eyes for a few sparing moments. All the while I could feel him staring at me but he didn’t say anything and I was thankful for his silence. He at this moment seemed to understand and when I opened my eyes I caught him smiling wondrously at me.

“Don’t ask.” I pleaded and he blinked before saying. “Wasn’t going to, you did this a lot when we were young.” He surprised me with that response and I averted my eyes at the ground.

“I really I could remember that.” I said then quickly asked. “Where’s your car?”

“Round the corner.”

~ (O) ~

We sat there in peaceful silence at the front of his car heading for my place.

“Did I ever say thank you?”

“No you just gawked.” He responded and I giggled.

“Thanks for saving my virginity,” He laughed awkwardly. “And for making this night really fun. Your dance moves are almost as good as mine.”

“Ha! Please I owned that dance floor.”

“Whatever helps you sleep at night!” I replied mockingly and he glared at me. “Harry keep your eyes on the road!” I ordered pushing his face to face the front with my hand and he chuckled. Then I looked out the window to see a familiar park. And a stupid idea struck... “Stop the car.” He did and I jumped out running straight for it.

“Alicia?!”

“What time is it?”

“Close to 1 why?” I gasped and then pulled off my top. “Wow! Alicia!” He covered his eyes and I continued to strip till I was just in my underwear. “Alicia what are you doing?”

“Wait for it... 3 2 1” And then the sprinklers turned on and I ran around crazily getting myself completely soaked. “WOOHOO!” I screamed and then did a cartwheel.

“Jesus Alicia.” Harry cried out and so I stared at him then placed my hands on my hips.

“Don’t be a tight ass come on it’s fun!” He sighed and bit his bottom lip then pulled off his own clothes down to his blue boxer and I couldn’t help but gawk at his abs.

“Damn boy.” I whispered then he ran at me and threw me over his shoulder and I screamed as he ran around. “Oh my God!” I laughed and then he spun me around and then placed me down in front of him. We stared at each other and I eyed at all the wet drops splattered on his face. Then I hit him. “Tag you’re it.” I ran away from him laughing crazily and he immediately caught me and grabbed me from behind spinning me around.

“You’re so slow.”

“Hey! I’m drunk!”

“Oi what are you kids doing!?”

“Run!” I yelled out and we held hands while ran to collect our clothes and leap back into the car just before the cop caught up with us. “Drive.” I snapped and then we were off laughing like crazy.

“Far out Alicia.”

“Oh you enjoyed yourself!”

“True it’s just I did not expect to see you semi naked.” He said and I caught his eyes give a sideways glace at my chest. I’ll probably get embarrassed tomorrow but right now it’s something I can laugh off. So I started pulling my clothes on which is incredibly hard in the car. But once I did I helped Harry get his shirt on but the pants he left off saying that he’ll put them on once we stop at my house.

“I’m so glad my night was spent with you, I can’t believe Drake just left me.” I said resting my head on the cold glass window. “He actually made me think he cared for me..”

“Alicia to be honest I don’t know if I am the person you should be telling this to. I am a guy after all.”

“Your right I know I’m sorry but it’s hard because he stole my first kiss.”

“What?”

“Actually now I have to be honest I practically let him. I couldn’t help it I was entranced by the dress.”

“The dress?”

“He let me wear this gorgeous gown and took me in his expensive car to this fancy ball I was, I was spoiled.”

“Wait wait... he kissed you.”

“Yes but clearly now that means nothing. He obviously doesn’t care... The thought that I had of us actually a couple, seems so ridiculous now. And how he got me onto the bed wanting to pull my own dress down my god what was wrong with me?”

“WHAT?” He suddenly shouted.

“Did I say that last part out loud?” It was supposed to be a thought.

“How long have you known this guy?”

“I don’t want to say.”

“Why not?”

“Because.”

“Because?”

“Yes because... I’m embarrassed ok please.”

“He’s not a guy you should trust.”

“I realise that. But he may not be as bad as I am thinking I mean I did have a good time.”

“Oh Alicia he can’t help himself because of what he is. You have to understand that he’s a possible danger...”

“What? Danger? Harry he’s...” Suddenly the car jolted and we both froze in shock. Did we just hit something? “Shit.” We both muttered and we both jumped out of the car. I checked under the car and when I found nothing I looked behind it and still found nothing.

“There’s nothing here.” I stated the obvious but Harry looked unsure and tilted his head up as if he were sniffing the air.

“Alicia!” He yelled then leaped pushing me away down on the ground. And behind him where I was standing something big landed, something big and gold... and sparkly? Harry helped me up quickly as I stared shocked at Eve as she slowly turned to face us with glowing evil gold eyes.

“You.”

“Surprised little human?” She said with such hateful venom and then I saw fangs growing out from her gums. “This should teach you to stay away from my man.”