"At least you won your game today, right?" Novalee says, sitting on my bed watching me. When am I not pissed? I don't know. I think people have a kink of pissing me off everyday. My girlfriend tries to make me feel better, but even she can't do that sometimes. Today is one of those days.

I scoff, buttoning up my white long sleeve. "No," I say coldly. I look at her from the mirror and she frowns. I stop buttoning midway and turn around. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to be a dick," I soften my voice. I can't be a dick to Novalee because I'm pissed off. She shakes her head quickly.

"It's okay." She smiles a bit. It's my turn to shake my head, "it's not and I'll make it up later," I promise. Her smile grows, so I return to buttoning up my shirt. I leave a couple of buttons unbuttoned and then throw on the tie lazily. I decide to leave it untied, just around my neck. I grab the pilots hat and some black sunglasses, putting them both on.

I turn to Nova who's already staring at me. I hold my hands out to the side and smirk. "What do we think?" She stands up from the bed and walks towards me. She wraps her arms around my waist and looks up to me with her brown irises. "Soooo hot," She stands on her tiptoes to place a kiss on my lips quickly. I kiss her back and smile.

I've never been a fan of Halloween but the party we're going to tonight requires a costume, so I just bought a basic pilot costume from the Halloween store. She takes a step back and looks me up and down. "I should have dressed opposite to what you're wearing," she frowns "so we could have a couples costume." She looks down at her own costume.

She's dressed like Black Widow from Marvel. The all black suit fits every curve of her body tightly. "People will know we're together because I'm gonna have my tongue down your throat all night," I raise my brows at her. She slaps my arm playfully. "You could've been the Captain America to my Black Widow." She pulls the tie from either side of my neck, pulling me close to her. I love that she likes being extra close to me, it's adorable.

I furrow my brows. "They dated?" I ask, curiously. I've only ever watched one Avenger movie. She shakes her head, "no, but they should've!" I laugh a bit and then Xander walks in. She pulls away from me causing my hands to slip from her waist. "Ready?" He asks. "Let's go," I say. He nods and steps back out. I look at Novalee. "Why'd you pull away?" I ask. She shakes her head and goes to the bed to pick up her belongings. "No reason, let's go!" She smiles.

I furrow my brows and before I can say anything she's pulling me out the door.

+

The party is being held in a big warehouse rather than a students townhouse or dorm. When someone throws a Halloween party at Oak Hill, they go all out. Meaning getting a space big enough for half of the student body to attend. Nova was surprised at this fact, but Rhys filled her in quickly on why. Her last school was a party school as well, but this was a new level of 'party school' for her.

The place was already somewhat packed when we arrived. Turns out the party has started at 8 and not 10 like Xander said. We were just arriving at 10:45. We go further into the place to find some kind of drinks. "Keg!" Maddy points. All our heads snap to where she points. We grab a couple of cups and fill out cups to the brim. Luckily, it's still full. Xander takes a long swig. "Shit, this actually tastes good," His eyes light up a bit.

Usually keg beer is watered down or gets hot after a while. Maddy makes a disgusted face. "This is terrible," She says, setting the beer down on the nearest table. Xander rolls his eyes and takes another drink. "You always have to disagree with me?" He asks the raven-haired girl. She flips her hair off her shoulder. "No, but you do have terrible taste if you think that beer was actually good," She retorts.

"Maybe your taste buds have been scraped off by those nasty dicks you put in your mouth." Xander smiles dryly. My eyes widen and I look to Novalee whos mouth gaped at him. Rhys and Cgc are off having conversations with girls already. Maddy's eyes shoot daggers through Xander. He only smiles, which makes her even more mad. "Xander that was mean," Novalee says, breaking the glare between them. They both look at her and my best friend just shrugs.

"Don't worry, Nova. He's just sad his dick isn't getting sucked."

"By you? I would never want that."

"Ew. I didn't mean by me you, imbecile. In general."

Xander scoffs. "If only you knew."

"It's okay, Xander. We won't laugh at you. Unattractive, shitty people usually don't stick out to others."

"I guess we're on the same boat then, Madison."

"Maddy."

"Madison."

"Oh you-" Maddy jumps out to hit Xander but Nova jumps in front of her. She grabs her hands before they can cause any damage. Xander drinks his beer unamused while Maddy glares at him. "Let's go! We'll go look for the girls," She says. Maddy takes one of her hands away from Nova's grip and flips off Xander. He returns it before the girls go off into the party.

"Thanks for getting rid of my girlfriend too," I say dryly. Xander fills his cup up with some liquor and then adds more beer. "She didn't have to go, Maddy could've left on her own," He says. "She saved your ass from an attack," I point out. He laughs and shakes his head.

He picks up the bottle of liquor and pours a good amount into my cup. "Drink up, my boy. We're getting shitfaced." He winks. Yes, we are. I take a long chug of my beer, tasting the liquor very well. My face contorts as the liquid falls down my throat. I squint my eyes from the rough taste. "That shit tastes like ass," I say, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. He nods his head, agreeing as he finishes his up.

"Xan, Valdez!" A female voice shouts. Xander and I turn our heads to see an oh-so familiar face approaching us. Oh no. She hugs Xander and I freeze, thinking she'll come to me next. Xander's friendly with all the girls he's hooked up with in the past. I don't really enjoying talking to them, unless we have sex more than once and I have to. I slept with this girl only like two months ago. Before I was with Nova.

She doesn't hug me. Thank God. She gives me a friendly smile and I return it only as she looks at me. My face drops when she turns back to Xan. "We're doing shots, you guys should come," She says. "Hell, yeah. That's what we need right now," He looks over to me for confirmation. I nod, "Yeah, let's do it."

+

"Your boobs! Your boobs!" Peyton yells. I cheer on my best friend as she does a keg stand. Maddy puts a hand over her chest, holding onto the keg with the other as two guys hold her legs in the air. Everyone around us cheers her on before she's set down a couple seconds later. She wipes her mouth and then smiles. She throws herself at me, wrapping her arms around my neck. She's really drunk. "How did I do?" She asks. "Perfect!" I shout.

I decided to be DD tonight since drinking wasn't on my agenda. Maddy giggeles and then stands up, wanting to go again. "Should we let her?" I ask Natasha, who's only slightly buzzed. She nods, "I've seen her drunker." She says. I chuckle, "You'll be the one taking care of her." I remind her. She rolls her eyes and sips on her beer. "Don't remind me." I smile and pull out my phone.

I sent about three texts this last hour to Christian and he hasn't replied to me yet. I frown. He was replying earlier. I've been with Maddy this whole time because she wants to be as far away from Xander as possible. I can't be with Chris if he's with Xander and I know he is. I text him again.

Me: where are you?? im around the keg w maddy

I start to worry, tapping my foot against the ground. My anxiety starts to kick in, so I bite on my fingernails. I try to look around the party, but the space is too big to be able to spot him quickly. I unlock my phone and press on Chris' contact to call him. I put the phone up to my ear and cover my other with my hand. I know he probably won't answer but I still try anyway because I'm starting to get worried.

The phone rings for what feels like forever and then the line finally clicks. The music and chatter of people floods my ear before his voice. "Hello," He says loudly. I pull the phone from my ear a bit at the loudness. I pull it back, "I've been texting you, where are you?" I ask. I hear a laugh from his end and then another. Xander. "Hello," I say. "Oh-Nova! I forgot we were on the phone," He slurs. Great, he's drunk too. I look back at Maddy who is once again doing a keg stand.

I can leave her with Natasha and Peyton for a little bit right? I sigh. "Where are you, Christian?" I question, looking around again to see if I can spot him. "Uhhhh, I don't know." He responds. "Where are we?" I hear him say. "A party." Xander replies. I roll my eyes. "A party!" My boyfriend shouts to me.

I pull the phone from my ear. "I swear I'll be right back, I'm gonna go find Chris. He's as drunk as Maddy!" I tell Natasha, pointing at my best friend. She nods and shoos me off. I pull the phone up to my ear again and start walking into the party. "Stay there wherever you are. I'm coming to get you," I say. I hang up before he has a chance to reply, shoving my phone into one the many pockets of my Black Widow costume.

I push through several bodies in search for Christian and Xander. I've already started sweating under this costume. I turn around for a second, thinking I've found him and then a body bumps into me, pushing me backwards. He grabs onto my arms avoiding my fall. "Whoa! Watch where you're going, Black Widow." I look up and it's Max. He smiles at me and I'm in shock. He's almost...naked.

I swear I felt his balls against my leg. Oh no! That doesn't mean I cheated on Christian right? I look up from his abs to him, "Have you seen Chris? I can't find him." He nods quickly and then points. "He's over there by the big ass window. I was just there. He's shitfaced." He sucks his teeth. I nod, "Thanks!" He smiles. "No problem. Good luck." He pats my head like I'm a dog and then saunters off:

I follow in the direction he pointed me in and eventually, I see Christian on the a couch with Xander. A girl next to him. Okay, calm down Novalee. It could just be a friend or a random girl he hasn't even acknowledged. I swallow the lump in my throat and walk towards him. When he sees me, his face brightens and he stands up, wobbling on his feet a bit. I place my hands on his waist, earning daggers from girls around us. "Whoa. You caught me," He smiles, leaning down to peck my nose.

"Okay, sit down," I say and lower him back down. Xander makes space between him and Chris. He pats down, "sit, Nova." I thank him and then sit down next to Chris. He laces out fingers together immediately, kissing my knuckles. I smile at the gesture. He's so adorable. His eyes are droopy, telling me even more that he's drunk. "How much have you had to drink?" I ask. I'm not mad, I'm actually glad he's having fun.

I'm just surprised since he said he doesn't usually get drunk during the season. I figure it's because they don't play this coming week. "Not much." He shakes his head. Obviously, that's not true. He wraps his arm around my waist, and pulls me closer to him. Xander passes him a beer bottle and he accepts it happily. "Another one?" I question. He looks at the beer then at me, "why not?" I don't want to stop him, so I just nod.

My phone vibrates in my back pocket. I pull it out and see a text from Natasha.

Natasha: Taking Mads home already. You coming with?

I glance at both Xander and Christian who are visibly drunk and I'm assuming Rhys and Cgc are off somewhere just as drunk. I have to drive them all home, it's what I agreed to.

Me: no, have to drive the boys home. take care of her pls.

She types back instantly.

Natasha: Always. I'll tell her to shoot you a text in the morning.

Me: yes pls, thank u <3

Natasha: <3

I slide my phone in my back pocket and turn back to look at Chris who's in a conversation with DJ, one of his teammates. I look over to Xander who's literally falling asleep. "Xan!" I say. He flinches and wakes up. "We're still here?" He groans, rubbing his eyes. I chuckle, "yes, are you ready to go home?" I ask. He looks down at his lap, a beer bottle squeezed between his thighs. He nods his head.

"I'm gonna go find C and Rhys already and let them know." He says. He gets up and only wobbles a little. After a while, he's out of my sight. I turn back to Chris and pick my butt off the couch to whisper in his ear. "We should go," I grab the drink from his hand which is still full "last drink for you." I add. He frowns a bit, but doesn't argue. "We have to go?" He asks.

I nod, "we need to sleep eventually, right?" I say. He nods and then stands up quickly. He wobbles on his feet again, but I hold onto his waist. I follow suit and that's when the three boys walk towards us. Rhys and Cgc look as drunk as Xander, but they're doing fine on their own two feet. "Let's go." Xan says, leading the way out.