03: Party's Over

MJ. Melrose. October 1998.

The loud music blaring in the entire room sets the mood up. The lights are dancing in sync with the people partying. A red plastic cup in my hand, with cocktail in it, it's also red. I don't even know what's in it. I drink the remaining amount in one shot. It's good, but you can still taste the alcohol.

Maddy and Jess we're in the dance floor with their drinks. They're also talking to some people they know and met. I'm just here at the sidelines, observing them. I'm starting to feel a little left out. I don't really know anyone here. Jess seems to notice me, and she suddenly walks towards me.

"Woohoo!! This is fun, let's dance, MJ." she urged me.

"My cup is empty, I really want another one." I said. I know she's going to ask me to dance, but not today.

"I see you lovin' the punch, I ain't stopping you. Go on." she said and went back to the dance floor with Maddy.

I walk towards the kitchen to get the refill. As I was scooping, a familiar figure showed up.

"MJ? I knew you would come!" It's Jason.

"Yeah, I decided to get out and... have fun." I said as I continue to fill up my cup.

"Is this your first time drinking? I'm telling you right now, be careful." He said worriedly.

"Ah, don't worry, I have tried alcohol..." That's a lie. I never tried alcohol. Ever in my life. My mom refuses to raise alcoholic kids and eventually end up like her husband, a.k.a. my dad.

"Wow! Maddy was right. You are full of surprises." he said and I made contact with his beautiful deep blue eyes.

"Really?" I asked as I keep looking at his beautiful eyes.

"Yeah... I should probably go. Mike and the others are waiting for me, I'll see when I see you" he said and walk out of the kitchen.

At this point, my heart was pounding and hands were kinda shaking. This guy is seriously making me anxious. This is just a stupid crush and there's no way he'd like me back, I mean, look at me. 

I finished scooping the cocktail and went back to the dance floor. I saw Jess and Maddy giving signals that I should join them at the dance floor. Well, I don't want to be a party pooper, so of course I joined them.

Walking slowly so that the drink won't spill, I made my way to them. I smiled at them.

"How many cups is that now?" Jess asked me while looking at my drink.

"Don't worry, it's my third one. I think I can handle alcohol well." I said confidently.

"Don't say that too early. You might jinx yourself." Jess replied and laughs.

"We'll see what's my tolerance tonight." I said, and drink the cocktail. Jess and Mandy we're hyping me up as I chugged the whole cup down.

Suddenly, the DJ changed the music into something louder. Everyone was screaming and hyped to the sudden change of music. Everyone was suddenly in-synch, like everything was falling into places. I don't know if it's because of the alcohol, or I'm just getting more and more excited. My adrenaline was kicking in.

"Come on, MJ, let's dance." Maddy said, loud enough to hear her.

My body was screaming something for sure.

It's time to party.

MJ. Melrose. October 1998. 1:03 a.m.

What time is it? Why is my head so light? I can't see clearly. The girls and I just dance and drink. I don't even know how many I have drank. I don't even know we're they are now.

I just remembered Jess mentioning the jacuzzi and Maddy, I don't know where she is.

I feel a pressure between my legs. I want to pee.

"I need to go to the bathroom." I said as I was walking away to the dance floor.

I battled the sea of people that's covering my path. When I got out, I first went to the downstairs bathroom, I tried opening the door it was lock. 

"Let me in!" I screamed outside.

"Go away! We're busy." A man with a deep voice said, and there was a weird smell coming out of the bathroom.

"Asshole!" I kicked the door and made my way to the second floor. Any minute, my bladder is going to explode. I made sure that never happen, as I try to run as fast as I can.

I reached the second floor and saw one of the bedroom door open. I ran inside. I have no more time, this needs to get out. Thankfully, there's bathroom and I quickly entered, unbuttoned my pants and bring it down.

I sat down quickly.

I groaned. Finally, I don't feel uncomfortable. The pressure is finally gone. Damn, how many drinks did drink, it's still going.

As I was peeing, the door of the bedroom suddenly closes loudly. My vision is kinda loopy, and the room was dark, but I saw two figures came in. I finished peeing, fix my pants, and flushed the toilet.

I suddenly hear weird noises.

"Ugh, that's good." that's a voice of a girl.

"You like that?" and that's a man.

Oh no, someone is making out. I better leave quietly. Even though my body is hammered because of all the alcohol I have consumed. Okay, MJ, just relax and walk straight out.

I went out slowly and quietly as possible. Good, they're busy. I continue with my pace, but suddenly I stopped with what I heard.

"Fuck, Maddy. You're so good." That voice. I know that voice. Then the "Maddy" girl squealed.

I feel like my heart just dropped. My hand was cold as ice. I couldn't handle it anymore. I walk fast enough to turn on the lights and behold. My eyes couldn't believe what I see.

Maddy and Jason we're both surprise, their face even become more chocked when they saw me.

"MJ?! I can explain!!" Maddy said while fixing her dress, which is half way undone. Jason was also fixing his pants. Jess and Maddy know I like Jason. They both assured that he's all mine. Though, I don't plan on making moves on him, it still kinda hurts.

"Thanks for being a good friend." I said while looking at her with disappointment.

I felt betrayed. I thought we were closer, I treated her a good friend, but this is all I get. Well, what did I expect? I trusted her quickly. Maybe this was all superficial. I am the one assuming how deep our friendship is.

My eyes were watery, I could feel it. I ran out of the room before any tears could drop. Why am I crying? Is it because I'm drunk? Or this shit just really hurts. This is really a memorable first frat party. I made my downstairs, I could still hear Maddy calling me. I don't want to hear it. I don't want to talk to people when I'm angry.

When I made it to the main floor, I can't keep my tears anymore, I started crying. I was about to have a breakdown when all of a sudden, I heard someone shouting.

"It's the police! Police! Run!" Everyone started screaming and panicking. Everyone was running. Shit! Shit! Where do I go?

Everyone was heading out to the door, I don't want to get squish in there. I went to the kitchen and went out through the windows. There were people already out in the streets and loud sirens from the police car are heard. The red and blue lights, were approaching the house quickly.

I almost lost my balanced trying to get out of the window. Even if I'm drunk, I tried to run as fast as possible. I run out of the street. I looked back, and some police cars were already in the house. That made me even more scared.

"Hey! Stop right there!" I heard a police shouted. That made my feet run as fast as a cheetah. It's like I'm not even drunk. I heard the steps chasing behind me.

Shit! Shit! I am fucked. I'm sorry, mom, I won't ever go to a party again. Ever!

And if I could get any luckier, I tripped on a fucking rock and fell flat on the floor. I feel more dizzy because of my carelessness. Suddenly, a voice called out, like an angel appeared.

"Hey! Get on the back! Quickly!" I look around to see who called out. It's a guy in a motorcycle, he's wearing a helmet. He's signaling me to ride at the back. Am I really going with a stranger? I have no more choice in here

"They'll get you! Quickly, idiot!" he screamed. I quickly get up and have no time to dust off the dirt. I straddle behind the guy's motorcycle.

"Stop! Get over here!" the police persistently shouted, still chasing after me.

"Hold on tight." I hugged his waist tightly, as his deep voice said that.