I had stuck with Paul and his friends for the night as they seemed to be really nice people. I didn't feel like the new girl as much with them. We had moved closer to the fire and were sat on the sand, talking. I was sat between Pauls legs, leaning back on his chest, talking to Tara about boarding school. She told me she had always wanted to go so we were discussing what it was really like compared to the rumours she had heard. A lot of things weren't true and the truth really surprised her. It was fun to see her reaction. 

'Paul' a girl greeted, coming up to us.

'Oh, here comes trouble!' Josh muttered.

Everyone else looked really awkward when this girl approached us so I started to get a little worried and was instantly on guard.

'Is this your new slut Paul?' she asked maliciously, looking at me sat close to Paul.

'Leave it alone Zoe' Paul sighed tiredly, 'Katie is a new friend. I promised her brother I'd look after her'

'Zoe, leave it please' Tom said to her.

'Wait, is she Sam Uleys sister?' Zoe asked excitedly.

'Yes, I am' I told her.

'He's soooooo hot' she gushed.

'So I've heard' I muttered, rolling my eyes.

'Can you introduce me to him?' she asked.

'Nope'

'Why not?'

'Because you called me a slut and basically ignored me until you realised I was related to Sam which means I don't like you very much' I told her.

I heard small chuckles from Pauls friends as Zoe looked at us all offended.

'You just made an enemy. That was a bad thing to do' she said, then stalked off.

'I don't think I've ever heard anyone stand up to her. Nice job' Josh complimented me.

'Thanks. I think'

'You have a fiery side Kitty Kay. I'm liking you more and more' Paul said, poking my side.

I squealed slightly and slapped his hands away, moving slightly so I was sat sideways between his legs instead.

'Do that again and I'll punch you' I threatened.

'Is that a threat?'

'Nope. A promise. Don't think I won't do it'

'Don't do it Lahote, look at her eyes, she has a spark in them that looks more dangerous than the one you get at times' Tom warned him.

'She's the female version of you Lahote' Lucas announced, laughing.

'You don't even know me' I told him.

'I know enough' he replied, 'and I think I'm right based on what I've seen of you so far tonight'

'I'm awesome, I know' I shrugged.

'And modest' he laughed again.

'I'm liking these compliments'

'Being the female version of me is a compliment?' Paul asked.

'Hell no! That was an insult'

He poked me in the side that was close to him, making me jump. So I punched him. Hard.

'Ow! What was that for?'

'Poking me. I did warn you'

'It hurt'

'Wuss. Man up a little'

'I think it's time for some drinks' Tara said, getting up and pulling me up after.

We followed her to the decking area where some kegs and snacks had been provided. Tara handed me a red plastic cup that she had just poured some beer in to. I looked at it critically.

'Come on Little Miss Boarding School, don't be such a priss' Abi teased, 'Drink up'

 I looked her right in the eye as I downed the contents of the cup. I grabbed another and did the same again.

'I was the drinking champion at boarding school' I told her.

'Ooo la la' she laughed, 'I bet its nothing compared to what we drink on the Rez'

'I accept that challenge'

'What challenge?' Jared asked, joining us with Kim.

'A drinking one' I replied.

'Lets do it' he said.

'Wait, what? Who said you could join?' I asked him.

'Paul and Jared are the best drinkers down at the Rez. Good luck beating them' Abi informed me.

'Still wanna do it?' Tara asked.

'Of course' I said without hesitating.

'Line up the drinks!' she called.

Josh and Tom made three lines of a mixture of alcoholic drinks, one for each of us. This was going to be interesting. I was worried how I would hold up against them both but I was too stubborn not to give it a go.

'Okay, rules are, first one to down all their drinks, wins' Tom told us, 'Everyone ready? Go!'

I immediately started downing my drinks, knowing it could end badly, but wanting to prove myself. I heard people cheering as I placed my final empty cup down.

'Wow! Nice Katie, you beat Jared easily but Paul still beat you by a drink' Tom announced.

'No way!' I protested, a happy smile on my face as the alcohol began to take effect.

'I think someone is a little drunk' Jared laughed, 'Good luck taking her home to Sam like this'

'Oh great' Paul sighed, 'Katie, you feel like sobering up?' he asked me.

'No. Come dance with me Paul' I laughed, dragging him over to the bonfire where some other kids were dancing.

Everyone ended up dancing and/ or drinking around the bonfire. I was dancing with Paul because he was really warm and I was getting a little cold, even though I could feel the heat coming off the bonfire. It was fun though as Paul was holding me close to him as we danced and his hands moved over my body, making me feel all giggly inside. His breath was warm on my neck as he leant down a little to kiss me. I turned to face him and his hands ended up resting on my waist.

'What are you doing Paul?' I asked him.

'Well, I thought I was kissing you but if you had to ask then I must've done something wrong' he replied, 'I can try again if you like?' he asked cheekily.

'Go on then'

He leaned down and slowly kissed me. It was a very sweet kiss, very nice, I approved. I was smiling as we pulled away and Paul pulled back a little bit to look at me.

'Did you know what it was that time?' he asked, smirking at me.

'I may need another trial' I told him teasingly.

He leaned in to kiss me again and this time I kissed him back a little more forcefully as he pulled me closer to him. My hands trailed up to the back of his neck to pull him down closer to me as his hands stayed on my waist and pulled me closer to him. We pulled away breathing heavily, our foreheads resting on each other.

'If you're finished making out, the cops are here, they told us to break up the party' Abi said, coming over to us.

'Yeah, we're done. See you at school Abi' Paul said to her, pulling me away.

'Can we hang out this weekend Katie?' Kim asked me as her and Jared walked next to us.

'Yeah of course, I'd like that' I replied.

'Sweet, I'll come by at some point'

'Great'

Paul pulled me up onto the road and we started walking back to Sams place. I still couldn't walk straight thanks to the alcohol which made Paul laugh at me.

'Don't laugh Paul! Sam'll go crazy if I show up at home like this' I freaked out a little 'It's only my second night home, this won't look good'

He sighed heavily.

'Crash at mine' he offered.

'That may be worse though'

'We can just say we crashed on the beach all night if anyone asks'

'Um, okay? But Sam can't know. He would kill us both if he knew'

'He won't know. Chill out Kitty Kat. All will be absolutely fine' he said.

'Wait, your parents?' I asked.

'Dads out of town. Mum left years ago'

'Oh, I'm sorry'

'It's okay, means we have the house to ourselves tonight'

'Okay lets go'

'You sure?' he asked.

'I'm sure. It's better than going home and facing Sam while intoxicated'

'Come on then, time to go'

He led me through the reservation until we reached his house which was pretty close to the centre. It looked pretty cute.

'Nice house' I told him.

'Thanks, come on, lets get you to sleep. You look exhausted'

'Nope' I denied, 'Not exhausted'

He shook his head at me as he opened the front door and led me into his house and through to his room.

'Sorry about the mess. I'm not really home much' he apologised.

'Its fine' I replied, dropping onto his bed and snuggling up.

'Kitty Kat, hold on. Shoes off. And I'll get you a shirt to sleep in instead of your clothes'

I moaned but rolled over and sat up. I took off my shoes, my shirt, and shorts as Paul looked through his wardrobe for a shirt I could wear.

'Katie!' he exclaimed as he turned round and saw me sat there half naked.

'What?' I asked innocently, 'I need something to sleep in you said'

'I didn't mean for you to strip' he said, putting the shirt he had picked over my head, 'here, use these' he offered me a pack of make up wipes which made me look at him questioningly.

'Why do you have these?'

'In case a pretty girl like you stays over and needs to take off her makeup. I know from spending time with Kim and Emily that girls don't like to sleep with make up on'

'Well aren't you cute' I teased as I got under the covers on his bed, 'wait, where are you gonna sleep?'

'Sofa'

'Come here and sleep with me'

He hesitated slightly.

'Dude, I promise not to take advantage of you when you're sleeping. Now come here, you're nice and warm and I want cuddles' I told him, moving over so there was room for him to join me.

He slowly joined me after taking off his own shoes, socks, and shirt. I curled up next to him, enjoying how warm he was.

'Can I ask you something?' I said through a yawn.

'Sure Kitty Kat, what's on your mind?'

'Why do you call me Kitty Kat?'

'I don't know. It just suits you. I can stop if you don't like it?'

'No, I like it'

'Any more questions before you fall asleep?

'Just one. Is that the tribe tattoo you have on your arm there?' I asked, pointing to it.

'Yeah, how did you recognise it?' he asked.

'Sam used to tell me the tribe stories as a kid and there were pictures'

'So you know the stories?'

'Yeah, Sam says our family are true descendants of the original tribe'

'Mine is too'

'That's pretty cool' I yawned again.

'I agree, now come on Kitty Kat, please go to sleep' he said, wrapping his arms around me.