I jumped off the bus and opened the door to my house. I would be heading to Davey’s in a little. I just wanted to drop off my shit. I walked into my room and threw my bag on the ground. I fixed my hair and eye liner. I was going to win that new chick tonight.

Hm. I wonder if she was into cheesy pick up lines? I had a ton of those from last year. They seemed to actually win over some girls.

“Can you help me find my puppy? I think he went into the cheap motel across the street.”

That line earned me one hell of a good night.

I chuckled at the thought of that night and left the house to walk to Davey’s.

“Well check out the fag!”

I rolled my eyes and kept walking, ignoring Brad and his stupid friend. They thought they were the shit when in reality, they were just shit. Davey and I were the shit. We were a thousand times better than Brad and his Spanish tag along.

“Check em out Brad,” Paco said. Paco was Brad’s best friend. “You heading over to Dic’s?” Brad asked. I nodded. “Yea. I am. I thought you were going.” He smirked. “I’m going to pick up the new girl.” “Gonna get in her pants?” I asked, sounding uninterested. Didn’t need Brad to know I wanted her. He switched to a cocky swag. “You’ll see by the end of the night.”

And they skated off.

***Brad’s POV***

“Are you trying to get with the new chick?” Paco asked, sipping some Monster. I shrugged. “Maybe I’ll just try to be friends with her and step it up.” He nodded. “Is she that hot?” I waggled my eyebrows. “Oh hell yes.”

We laughed. “Do you even know where this chick lives dude?” I nodded. “Yea bro. She gave me her number and texted me the address.” I pulled out my phone and checked the message again as we started to walk, holding our skate boards.

“Yea we’re going the right way,” I said, nodding. “Dude, do you think Eli and Davey are going to start a fight with us?” Paco asked curiously. I shrugged. “Who cares? We can take em.”

He nodded. “I know that. But Davey never invites us to his parties. Why now?” I kicked a rock up the street thoughtfully. “I’m not sure dude.”

But it was weird.

***Sam’s POV***

Ugh! What was I supposed to wear to this party?! Mickey was watching me as I ran around my room. “Why are you trying so hard to find what to wear? Just put clothes on.”

Brothers.

They know nothing.

I really wanted to fit in though. This could be my chance. I sighed, deciding to stay in the clothes I was already wearing. Mickey rolled his eyes at me. The doorbell rang and he and I ran downstairs to get it before mom.

“Hi Brad,” I said with a blush as he grinned at me from the doorway with his skateboard in hand. There was a kid standing behind him and he grinned easily at me. “Hey, waddup?” I nodded at him shyly. “Sam, this is Paco. Paco, this is Sam. She’s super shy though.” Brad rolled his eyes as he spoke and smiled at me.

“Bye Mickey,” I said and waved as I walked out with Brad and Paco. Mickey gave a short wave before shutting the door. “You excited?” Brad asked, grinning. I nodded. “Yea!” I said and looked down at my feet as we walked. “I won’t leave you alone at the party unless you want me too.” “Thanks,” I said sincerely.

Brad and Paco led me to a house where music was exploding out of.

They went right up to the door and inside. I stayed as close to Brad as possible as we walked through the crowded house. It smelled strongly of smoke and beer. Brad grabbed my hand and led me into the living room.

My eyes scanned around. They landed on Eli. He was on the couch, beer in hand, 2 girls all over him. He smirked and talked to them as they basically drooled on him. They grabbed his shirt and literally tore it in half. One crawled into his lap and began to make out with him while the other one pouted.

I looked away. Was he really that much of a man whore? “You alright?” Brad asked curiously. I nodded. “Yea I just…it just smells strong,” I lied. He chuckled. “Yea, it usually does. Welcome to Davey’s parties.”

Someone gave my shoulder a light tap and I turned to face a shirtless Eli. He chuckled at my blush. “Sorry. I really hate it when they do that to my shirt. Hard as hell to explain when I get home.” He rolled his eyes.

“You having fun?” I shrugged. He smirked. “Come on, we can go in his basement and play foosball.” I nodded. “Where is Davey anyways?” I asked. Eli shrugged. “Probably having sex in his room or something.”

He grabbed my hand. “I’ll be downstairs Brad!” I called. He spun around and nodded before turning back to some guy he was talking to.

Eli led me into the basement and then into a separate room. It was quiet in here and it was just us. There was a couch, a foosball table, a TV, 2 beanbag chairs, a coffee table, and different video game systems with stacks of games for each.

“Wow,” I said, looking at it all. Eli chuckled. “Yea, Davey’s a little spoiled.” A little? Wow. I mean…wow. Just wow. Eli smiled and walked over to the foosball table. I followed him and we started a game.

“So where are Davey’s parents?” I asked curiously. How did they not know their son was having this much of a wild party? Eli shrugged. “His mom lets him have parties.” “What about his dad?” “He’s in prison.” His tone alerted me that no more would be said on the subject so I let it drop.

I scored on him and he laughed. I smiled and laughed with him as we played longer and I began to beat him. I realized I wasn’t being very shy around Eli. Why was that?

Was I…

Falling for Eli?