"No. No way. Absolutely not" Seb exclaimed

I'd waited for the boys to get home from their work before I asked them about the party tonight. I didn't care what they said. I was going to the party whether they liked it or not.

"Sebby come on" I said giving him the best puppy eyes I could muster "Think of all those parties you went too when you 17, it's not that big of a deal. I'll be back by 12pm I promise" I continued

Jace and Seb looked at each other unsure of what to say

"Not this time Maya. You don't know anyone, who knows what those people are like" Jace joined in

"This is so unfair. You know what, I'm going to call mom. She may not be in the country but she is still my mom and my guardian. I don't even need your permission if she says yes" I smirked, proud of my determination and willingness to make this work

"Guys I think you should chill out" interupted Noah from where he sat on the sofa in the next room "She is 17, let her make her own decisions. Give her this chance to let her prove to you that she can be trusted. Then you. An decide properly after that"

Wow, this guy was trying to help. The last few days he had made a few advances and sarky comments towards me. Of course making sure my brothers weren't in ear shot.

He winked at me, knowing he was doing me a favour.

"Fine, you can go Seb said" with a sigh, glaring at Noah "BUT, I am walking you there, and one of us will walk you back. NO alcohol and NO boys" he finished

I snorted

"Seb that's so uncool. I'll be known as the loser before I even start at the school"

"Take it or leave it Maya" Jace added

"Fine" I retorted "We will leave after 8" and with that I walked in the direction of my room. Ready to make a scene tonight and show them who the new girl really was.

~

Walking down the stairs at 8:07, ready to be fashionably late. I was greeted by all 3 boys who were watching an NFL game on the sofa

"Hell No" Jace said after he looked at me

"Absolutely not Maya, go and change" Noah added

"They're my clothes, my body, my rules" I said giving them a spin just to really wind them up. They'd have to drag me kicking and screaming if they wanted me to change

Noah looked at me and nodded in approval. I smirked. I was wearing a black lace romper with my black triangle bikini hiding underneath. It was a little short, but made my legs look long and tanned.

"Oh stop being so dramatic" I continued looking at my brothers disapproving faces "Let's go"

I walked out the door not knowing if anyone was following. A few minutes later I looked behind and Seb was trying to catch up with me whilst glaring at anyone that looked my way.

This was going to be a fun night.

~

I'd been at the party for almost an hour now. Seb left once he watched me cross the road in the direction of the fire. "Meet us on this corner not one minute later than 12 he shouted across the road" he had said

I had got myself a drink from the make shift table. I was going to be fairly good tonight. I wanted my brothers to trust me in the future so I had to give them what they wanted at least once right? With my beer in hand I went in search of Flynn, only vaguely remembering what he looked like

I had only jsut found Flynn. He was dancing with some chick round the fire. The music playing out the boot of someone's pickup near by. I already loved California parties, this was amazing.

"Maya" he exclaimed "You came!" I smiled, unsure of how to respond. "Let me introduce you to some of the seniors"

He dragged my hand over to where a group of girls and guys were sat on the sand. The two girls were gorgeous, both with tanned figures and long hair. The guys sat with them both had a beer in their hands, one had curly brown hair and dimples, the other was equally as gorgeous with light freckles which shone in the fire light and blonde wavy hair.

"Hey guys, this is Maya. You know the new girl I told you about?" Flynn reminded them gesturing towards me. I did the awkward wave every new girl does

"Maya, this is Ella, Grace, Joe and Kai" he said going along the group. They waved at me, all looking friendly enough.

"Maya, did you bring that thing I asked you to forget. I'm up for a dip if you are" be winked in my direction

I laughed. He was referring to my bikini. This guy was a flirt, though definitely not my type I was up for having a bit of fun. The group laughed.

"Can you not keep it in your pants for 2 minutes Flynn?" Asked one of the girls, I think it was Ella

"Come on Maya, we were up for a dip anyway" the other girl, Grace grabbed my hand and pulled me in the direction of the sea. I gulped down the last of my beer, which was now my second of the night and I stripped off my romper and followed them into the warm water.

Various wolf whistles coming from the 3 boys we left on the shore in our direction.

"Ignore them" Grace said "We do" she chuckled

~

We stayed in the sea for half hour. The girls were pretty cool and once the guys joined us I could see why they were all friends. I was declared the new champion of chicken after winning the match we had sat on Kai's shoulders.

The group were asking about my background. I had told them I moved from Texas and was here just for my senior year until my parents returned from travels.

Once we got out and dried off round the fire the boys had gone off to get us girls another drink. We had started dancing in our bikinis waiting for them.

Suddenly I felt hands snake around me.

"You've got a nice bum don't you Texas" I knew it was Flynn. He handed me a beer and I pushed him off me.

"Hands off Flynn. I have 2 older brothers and I'm not afraid to lose them" I whispered in his ear with a smirk. I'm sure I heard him gulp but his confident expression remained when I pulled back.

We continued to dance. The girls and I got on and I could tell we would be friends once I started school. Maybe California wouldn't be so bad after all. After far too many beers I was beginning to feel a bit tipsy. At some point in the night someone had handed me a cigarette and I willingly took it. I didn't mind a smoke when it was fuelled by booze. The two went down well together.

After my third or fourth drag I looked over to the logs round the fire, only several metre from me. Looking up I noticed a familiar face starting at me with a smirk and raising his beer in my direction.

"Shit" I said to no one but myself.

It was Noah. Busted so soon. I looked down at my phone 12:16. I hadn't met him on the corner like I promised Seb. Ah shit. I hope he doesn't rat me out to my brothers.

I threw the cigarette on the fire and walked, or maybe stumbled in the direction of my hot roommate. My brothers best friend, who was totally off limits. But the alcohol inside me didn't care tonight.

I fell into his lap

"Hey cutie" I said smooshing his cheeks together and snatching his beer out his hands to have a gulp.

"Hi princess" he laughed catching me before I fell off his lap

"You're my knight in shining armour" I giggled at him again. From a far I could notice Ella and Grace staring at me, making googly eyes towards Noah, clearly appreciating the god I was sat on.

"Oh Maya. I think you've had enough don't you" Noah said snatching the beer out of my hand "Let's get you gone before your brothers realise" he said now acting all responsible. Not the immature joker that I've come to know thus far.

I was picked up by Noah, bridal style and he headed off the beach. My journey home getting pretty hazy as I could feel the effects of the alcohol take over and letting my eyes droop in the hope of some sleep.

"Noah" I hummed

"Yes princess" he replied laughing at my weariness

"You have a nice bum" I said giggling with my eyes closed.

"So do you princess" I could tell he was smirking in his response "You have a nice everything, but don't tell your brothers that"

We got home, to a quiet house, relieved to know my brothers were asleep. Noah continued to carry my half sleeping drunk frame up to my room and tucked me in.

"Sleep tight beautiful. You better be good at acting tomorrow. I'm not sure this hangover is going to be easy to hide" he laughed and walked out

Tomorrow was going to be fun.