Chapter~6

ELI: 

Tranquility was the order of the evening. 

None of us spoke a word. Frosty looked outside the window the entire time and I focused on the road. 

I did have a question about what her mother meant by 'work' but I wasn't going to let my curiosity deceive me anymore. 

Who knew what nice thing or word might come of me? Three was enough to make my stomach churn. 

A few minutes passed by and we were almost at the party venue. I could already hear the music blasting from the speakers. 

"Stop here," She said, "I don't want anyone to see me with you."

Matter-of-factly, the feeling was mutual. 

I rolled my eyes and stopped the car while she got out, ditching the jacket on the seat. Of course, it had my name on it. Why would she wear it? 

The last thing I wanted people to think was that I had anything to do with her. 

Yeah... The party. I had wanted to unwind, drink, laugh, get wild, get laid—probably. 

But now, I was forced to look after Frosty. Why didn't the little demon just stay at home? 

I sighed. 

When I checked the time, I saw that I had already spent almost thirty minutes in the car. I reluctantly stepped out and headed toward the party. As I walked past the students, both drunk and sober, they hailed me. 

Little wonder why. I was handsome, smart, and on my way to land the most prestigious scholarship. I was a star. 

All I could do was smile and nod. I wasn't familiar with most of them. 

I stepped inside the room, almost blinded by the flashy floating lights. My eardrums almost burst from the loud sound. No wonder I could hear it from miles away.

This was my first party in SHL and I was already liking it, save for one tiny inconvenience. Called her 'tiny' because I wasn't about to let her presence ruin the time of my life. 

I located my hockey buddies. Their face lit up when they saw me, like they had been waiting for my arrival. 

"Good to have you, man." The guys and I exchanged handshakes. 

They sat in a lounge around a table filled with drinks of different types, cards, and party cups. I got settled beside Zayn who offered me my first drink. 

"Thanks," I nodded and accepted it. Part of the happy mood was that we had been selected for the Sandario City Cup, a nationwide event that high schoolers barely made it to. 

Tim, one of our teammates, stood up. He seemed a bit drunk because he was staggering a bit but also sober enough to say what was on his mind. 

"With a captain like Zayn and a vice captain like Eli, I knew we were going to break the record. No high school has ever made it to the national championship, except us. You guys are the best and I'm sure you'll lead us to greater heights. Cheers." He raised his cup. We all did. And we drank to ourselves. 

My plan was all coming together. I drank and although I didn't laugh hysterically, I did let out a few laughs here and there. It was remaining to get laid. As though my mind was being read, Chloe appeared from nowhere and sat beside me. 

She looked beautiful, as always, in a black tank top no bra, and a pink leather skirt. She was always well put together and exuded elegance, even while drinking.

Wait, wasn't she supposed to be with Frosty? 

My eyes scanned the party outside in search of her, hoping to see her reading a book or using her phone. But she was nowhere to be found. I didn't want to ask Chloe. I was avoiding every form of suspicion. 

"Are you looking for someone?" She asked, tracing my gaze. 

Shit! She caught me. 

"I'm scared of that best friend of yours. Who knows what she might do?"

Well played, Eli. 

"Oh, Rie? Don't worry about her. She won't be a problem." 

As much as that sounded reassuring, it sounded equal parts problematic. Where was she and what was she up to? 

I didn't have enough time to think before Chloe came up with an enticing idea. "Wanna get out of here?" 

We shared a brief, knowing glance. A smile appeared on her face. She took my hand and led me upstairs, like she knew every corner of the house. Or was it her house? 

By the time we found a room, her legs were already around my torso, my hands grabbing her arse, and our lips grinding against each other. She held my face, deepening the kiss, leaving us with little to no air. 

"You do know this is a one-time thing, right? We're not going to have anything to do with each other after now." I said as I dropped her on the table. I pushed the chair away and stepped in between her spread legs. She was panting as much as I was. 

"I know..." She replied faintly. "Please..."

We resumed kissing while I reached for her panties. After pulling them down, my fingers met her wet surface. As they brushed her clit, she moaned in my mouth. 

I was rock hard, ready to push my member into her. I had already torn the condom in my pocket, ready for the next action.  

But then, a fresh scent of citrus hit my nose. I could tell it wasn't Chloe for sure. 

"No, no, no..." I muttered. "Not now..." 

I let go of the wet, sexy girl before me and pulled up my pants. 

Chloe looked confused. I was sure she had questions to ask but was too flabbergasted to say anything. I was standing up. 

"You look amazing, you smell nice and all but," 

I was already at the door. I held the knob with one hand and ran the other through my hair. 

"I've got to find her."

While racing down the stairs, I almost slapped my face. 

I hadn't had sex in over a year and I was a starving wolf who had caught a prey but left it for one insignificant being. 

I trudged around the house, looking for places a bookworm would actually hide. 

Think, Eli, think!

Where would you rather be if you were introverted?  

"Is there a balcony or a quiet place around here? You know, somewhere far away all the noise." I asked Zayn. I had run into him in the course of looking for Frosty. 

He pointed me in the direction and I followed. 

It led me straight to her. Typical bookworm. 

And from what I noticed, she wasn't far from where Chloe and I just made out. No wonder I caught her scent. 

She stared intently at the clear sky. 

I walked toward her stealthily. I was almost touching her shoulder when I heard my name. 

"Eli!" Chloe yelled. 

Frosty and I turned at the same time. 

"Chloe?" She first looked at her friend and then at me. 

Our secrets were bound to get exposed. 

Oh, shit!