I chose a simple outfit before grabbing my phone and heading downstairs.

“Ready?” Tony asked. I nodded and we were off.

When we arrived the party was already full of tipsy band members and slutty groupies. It was a normal party, some parts were weird and gross, but all the chaos and fun made me feel at peace. We made our way to the kitchen were Mike was pouring shots.

“Heyyy, I'm glad you could make it” Mike smiled and hugged me.

“Wouldn't miss it for the world” I laughed before taking Mike's shot and downing it.

“Hey, you're too young to be drinking.” Tony scolded.

“Technically in London it's legal for me to drink at my age.”

“We're not in London though.”

“Awhhh come’on Tonyyy, I just want to have fun. I know my limit, I promise I won't go overboard.” I pouted.

“Yeah, come on Tony” Mike added.

“Fine, but take it easy and be careful.”

“Yay, thank youuuuuu” I said hugging Tony before turning and making a jack and coke.

“Ayyyee that's my girl.” Mike laughed. I was determined to have fun tonight.

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The night was off to such a great start. We were all drinking, laughing, singing loudly and dancing along to the music.

“Girl, where did you learn to dance like this?” Jacob laughed before resting his hand on my side.

“I've been to a few parties before.” I laughed.

“I usually dance with the girls though, this is the first time I've danced with a boy to something other than bachata.”

“Really? For a girl as beautiful as you, I thought there’d be a line full of guys waiting for a chance to dance with you.” he smiled.

“Oh hush” I laughed and playfully pushed Jacob back, but he quickly pulled me back to him and kept dancing. Before you ask, no. Jacob and I are not in a relationship. We're just best friends. Best friends can dance together at a party and there not be a big deal about it.

“Let's go get another drink.” Jacob said as the song came to an end. I grabbed Jacob’s hand as he led me through the crowd of people and into the kitchen. We did a shot of tequila before grabbing a beer each.

“Be honest with me, are you having fun?”

“Honestly yeah.” I smiled. I haven't had this much fun in a while and I was honestly glad I came not only to the party, but back to San Diego. It was all so perfect, or so I thought.

You know that scene in some movies? The one where it's all good, and then the music shuts off and the sound of a record scratching is the only thing heard out of the unbearable silence, usually queuing a back story or the presentation of a problem. Well that's kind of what happened The music had stopped and the only thing breaking the now awkward silence in the room was the sound of 4 people arguing.

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