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I was going to be in so much trouble.

Jail time.

I would be facing jail time.

Oh god, how could I ever live off week old mash potatoes and gravy?

And the orange jumpsuits!

Orange was not my color. Trust me.

What would my mother say when she got the call from the police station, what if she didn't pick up her phone and I wasted my one phone call?

Oh gosh this was a disaster.

The heels and the jeans that acted like a second skin and the... ID.

Yes I think all my problems at the present time revolved around the shiny piece of plastic. My face staring up at me, it was my school picture. My freaking school picture!

I looked freaking awful in the photograph of course because all school pictures look awful, least all mine do. Of all the pictures they could have chosen. I suppose it made sense though, considering they didn't have access to many pictures of me, especially ones that seemed remotely official.

Of course they look perfect in all of their pictures. Not a hair out of place, slight smiles on their faces.

It's disgusting.

Then again, things can always get worse, I'm sure my mug shot will be ten times worse than my senior school photo.

Because I will be getting arrested if I go through with this stupid idea.

I will because that is just my luck.

Christina slapped my hand as I tried to buckle myself back into the taxi. We had been sat idling in the vehicle for the past ten minutes, the girls trying to coax me out. I was honestly surprised the taxi driver hadn't kicked us out, but then again he was getting paid by us just sitting here and him doing nothing.

Maybe I would be a taxi driver when I got out of prison?

"Monty, it'll be fine. Robbo did a great job on the ID. Can't even tell it's a fake."

Can't tell my ass! And who was this freaking Robbo? I didn't know Robbo, I didn't trust Robbo.

"I really don't think this is a good idea. I mean, I'm barely even 5'4"; I still get given crayons when I enter restaurants and I can fit into the swings that look like diapers. No one is going to believe I'm 21." I just had to reason with them. The same way they convinced me to even step foot out of my house. Penny laughed.

"Girl you are adorable. Don't worry about it, we've done this loads of times, don't even need the ID really because we know the bouncer, its just in case honestly. Besides if Haley can manage to get in when she looks like a freaking wanna-be middle school cheerleader then you'll be fine." They all laughed. I cracked a smile, but I was sure I looked more constipated.

"Look, Montana-Banana-Fontana, Robbo has made all our IDs, he's the best in the business. Christina only works with and pays for the best. This is just a girls' night out, to have that kind of fun you've been missing!" Liana quipped her voice high and overly upbeat. She had taken a couple shots when we were getting ready at her house before we came and was feeling a bit buzzed I'm sure.

Christina's voice was a little condescending when she said, "You're hanging out with the cream of the crop now, girl. You think I'd risk my family's reputation on bad IDs?" 

Her father was governor, the Kerrington name was worshiped in this town and it made sense why she fit in with the popular crowd so well. Then again, Christina was always pretty quiet. She was like a stunning, deadly presence that had the power to end a conversation with a moment. It was this cold presence that was the first thing most people noticed about her. The second thing was that she was all sharp edges. Eyes, nose, mouth, neck. Then her paper white skin, it was like she was cut from marble. Built with stone lungs that didn't need to take a breath. Any color on her was simply decoration, like the ruby lipstick she always wore. 

In some ways she was scarier than Liana. 

Her question seemed more retohrical, but I shook my head anyway in answer. She offered a slightly wicked smile in return. 

"Then what are you waiting for? A hurricane?"

These girls were crazy. To make a long story short, tt turned out they had decided to order me my own fake ID, because they all had their own, without informing me. Christina knew some guy called Robbo who was pretty good, sent in the order, gave him the money. She did everything.

I knew nothing of any of this and when I agreed to go out with them for a girls' night I was only doing so for Harrison's sake. Personally I preferred spending time with him and Finn more than any of the others, but I was hoping that a movie night with ice-cream and Dominos would get me closer with some of the girls.

I was making an effort to fit in because of him. If things were gonna work between us I couldn't be a nobody anymore.

It turned out I was seriously mistaken because there was no movie or ice cream involved this Saturday, just a nightclub called JINX outside of town with some neon lights and a live band.

"Live a little Monty, we promise there is nothing to worry about."

Nothing to worry about my ass.

This whole thing smelt like prison gruel. It felt like my face screamed: fake ID! Arrest me! I'm an under age drinker!

This was so cliché I couldn't figure out when my life turned into a cheesy rom-com. Probably about the same time I fell on my butt in the middle of the school parking lot because of a certain golden-eyed dream boy. That sounded about right, except the part that my butt hurt a lot more than the girls in the movies let on.

"Fine. But I'm saying that it was all Robbo and Christina if we get caught." I said and I felt a bit of satisfaction when they laughed, but I was only slightly teasing. I grabbed my phone and slipped it into the front pocket of my jeans as we climbed out of the taxi. Liana went to talk to the driver, and giggled and batted her lashes till he knocked five dollars off our bill since half of the trip he wasn't even driving us anywhere. Once she handed him the money and he drove off she turned back to us.

"Alright babes, lets get wild tonight!" Liana cheered before grabbing hold of Christina's hand and dragging her towards the club. I watched a stumbling, tipsy Liana approach the Bouncer with buzzed hair and arms bulging out of his t-shirt.

I swallowed hard. The sleek black building had a neon blue sign JINX, flashing lights and pounding music emitting from the double doorway. Those things were intimidating if the bouncer and line of mature, over twenty-one-year-old adults weren't intimidating enough. My face must have shown my unease because I felt a hand on my arm and snapped out of my daze to see Penny with a reassuring smile.

There was something about it that actually reassured me. Penny Darling was probably my favorite out of the girls. She was the sweetest, with a spicy, spunky side that I envied. The fact she was drop dead gorgeous was just a bonus to her personality.

"Listen, I don't want you to do anything you don't want to do. If you want, I could call you anther taxi to take you home?" She asked and even though I knew she was trying to be helpful I couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

The truth was, I didn't want to go home. The coiled knot of nerves in my stomach was also excitement.

No I didn't want to get arrested, no I didn't want to go to jail, but I did want to do something exciting. I did want to try to get to know the girls more. If I was going to date Harrison I wanted to be close with his friends, or at least be comfortable hanging out with them should the need arise and having a girl's night was a good place to start. I nibbled on my thumb nail for a moment before shaking my head.

"No, that's alright." I smiled as brightly as I could at the goddess in front of me "I just needed a moment to gather myself. I want to come in." Penny let out a relieved breath and then chuckled, he chocolate curls bouncing. 

"Oh good, I really thought I was going to have to send you home alone for a second there." I shook my head again. "I'm really happy you could join us Mon, I'm like super happy for you and Harrison. I think you would make a really cute couple and..." she trailed off, glancing towards where Christina and Liana were disappearing into the club "don't tell Li this, but I honestly think he's happier when you're around. His expression is brighter and he laughs more. Liana and him go back a bit, but I think it would due them both some good to see other people." My chest warmed at her words and a feeling of euphoria took over.

"Really?" I asked and she grinned and nodded. Penny leaned in a bit closer.

"Just give Li some time to adjust, she's... not used to not having him at her beckon call." At that she chuckled, something I couldn't muster since I thought the comment evoked more of a frown, as she grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the line to enter the club.

This better end well. 

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A/N- We've had some really long chapters recently, with a lot of guys, but this chapter was to show that Monty is also making other friends. I think she needs some girl bonding. It was a little uneventful, but needed I think. 

What do we think of the girls? Penny, Liana, and Christina? Do you think Monty can really fit in with them?

Please tell me what you think :) And stay tuned for the nest update, it's coming soon!