Chapter 10

Okay so we were in the parking lot of Dorian Grey's house. He's the quarterback of the football team and the host of tonight's party. We were actually waiting so we could officially be an hour late to the party. Yep it was my idea.

We picked up Michelle and I gotta say she looked great with a maroon off-shoulder crop top, a blue high waisted skirt that stopped a bit above her knees and a pair of suede maroon heels. Her hair was in a side part with her makeup looking flawless complete with her signature red lipstick.

My alarm just beeped. "Okay", I said, "it's showtime". Jordan face palmed. "You're being really dramatic for a high school party. And it's not even a really big one". I glared at him. "Listen you. This is my first high school party and you're not gonna ruin it for me". He rolled his eyes at me but raised his hands in surrender.

"Let's just go", Jake said trying to diffuse the situation. We got down from the car and walked to his porch. We had been hearing music already. I rang the doorbell and fixed my best smile on my face. The smiling, handsome face of Dorian Grey greeted me back. "Welcome guys. Josie, Jordan my man", he said dapping Jordan. "Justin, Jake, what's up?" He dapped them too.

"And who is this?" He asked smiling at Michelle. Justin put his arm around her shoulder. "My date", he replied. "Hey", Michelle waved shyly. "Welcome", Dorian greeted. He led us in and the party was already in full swing. People dancing, drinking, making out. Typical high school party scene. "Hey Josie, you look wonderful", Dorian called out. I smiled and winked in return.

It wasn't really a big party because it only consisted of the athletes and their dates. And because of that people actually noticed when we walked in. I inwardly smirked. Just like I wanted. I pretended not to notice and did a little hair flip. The guys and I got separated but I didn't mind much.

This party is about me reinventing my school life and clinging to the boys all night wouldn't help that. I walked over to the fridge. We all voted and made Justin designated driver so I was gonna get myself a drink. I walked into the kitchen and found a couple making out on the counter. Okay ew.

I ignored them and opened the fridge and found a bunch of bottle and canned drinks. I took a can and as I was about to open, I heard someone call my name. It was Maddy. She looked hot in a simple fitted black dress that stopped mid thigh and blue stilettoes that matched her purse. She wore her blond hair in a messy ponytail but she was actually rocking the look.

"I didn't think you were actually gonna show", she teased smirking at me. "You know, with you never attending parties and all". Maddy and I weren't exactly friends but I felt the need to actually talk to her. "I did tell you I was coming, didn't I?"

"Yeah". She took a sip from her drink. "But I didn't think you were actually gonna show". Another sip. I had opened my drink by now too. "Looks like this is sort of a welcoming for you too", she said giving me a genuine smile. Then she held up her can. "Cheers". I grinned back and clinked my can to hers. "Cheers".

"Let's go find the others", she said dragging me along. We found where the other cheerleaders were. The newbies amongst us were dressed in white. Nice. We were dancing, laughing and for once in a long time, I felt like I belonged. Like I was a part of the team.

I excused myself to get another drink when I bumped into someone. "Oops sorry", I said and then I realized who I bumped into. It seemed I only ever bumped into him now . "Hey Josie". "Hi Tony". We were smiling awkwardly at each other. "Um you look great tonight", he said. I smiled shyly, "thanks. You too". And he did in black jeans and a grey turtleneck that showed his lean muscular figure.

The awkwardness was getting to me and I was about to excuse myself and leave when I felt someone grab my hand. I turned to see Dorian. "Would you like to dance Josie?" He asked in his deep voice. I saw Tony frown at that. "Oh hey Tony", Dorian greeted him. Tony gave him a tight lipped smile, a nod and turned away. My heart dropped. I turned to Dorian and gave him my biggest smile. "Sure, I'd love to".

We went to the dance floor and I gotta say I had fun dancing with Dorian. He was a really great dancer and he was funny too. He had some kind of look I couldn't place in his eyes when he looked at me. "You look really good tonight Jo. Can I call you Jo?" "Um sure. Oh and thanks. You too". He laughed. "Thanks".

The song changed to a slow song and we changed into a waltz position. He kept smiling goofily at me. We danced until the song was over and I really liked it. I had to leave when the song was over though. I had to go find the guys since I hadn't seen them all night.

I was passing through the crowd. I spotted Jake laughing and chilling with some of the cheerleaders. I went over to them. "Sorry girls but I'm gonna have to steal Jake for a while". "Awwwwn", the girls whined.

"Don't worry girls. I'll be back in a jiffy", he said winking at them. "What's up Jo, cool party right?". I smirked at him. "I haven't seen you guys all night. Where's Jordan and Justin?" "I dunno. Justin's probably with Michelle and Jordan's somewhere. Let's go get drinks in the kitchen". He steered me to the kitchen where we saw Justin and Michelle.

"Hey guys", I called out. "Yo", Justin said while Michelle waved. Jordan walked in just then. "Would you look at that... The whole gang's here", he said. We took our drinks and left.

On the makeshift stage were Dorian, Maddy and Mike, the captain of the basketball team. I smiled when I saw Maddy because I remembered the thumbs up she gave me when she saw me dancing with Dorian. "Okay", Maddy began, "this is a welcome for all the newbies in our midst, the cheerleaders, the basketball players and the football players. So on behalf of all the captains, which are myself, Dorian and Mike, I say welcome and we hope you have fun on your respective teams and make sure to put in your best to help your teams win".

People hooted and cheered and clapped at that. Then Mike took the mic. Huh! Clever, Mike, mic, see what I did there? Anyway he said, "Originally, there was supposed to be a band to play in your honor but they cancelled last minute and...."

"We'll do it", I heard someone yell. It didn't take long before I figured out that someone was Jake. I looked at him in surprise, my eyes wide as saucers. He yelled again, "my band and I will perform". I held his hand. "What are you doing?" I whisper yelled.

"Oh it'll be fine"

"It's actually a great idea", Justin chimed in.

I looked at Jordan for support.

"Actually Josie, we should do it. You're the one who wanted to make a statement. What better way than this?"

"Can the band in question please get up the stage?" Dorian asked. "Come on Jo, we've got this. We'll do this together", Jake said.

There was already a murmur from the crowd on the speculations of who the mystery band was. I thought of it. It would be a great way to make a statement. Plus I had extra confidence from the alcohol. "Let's do it", I said. "Good luck guys", Michelle said.

We walking up to the stage. The murmur increased. There were already instruments set up. Jake went behind the drums, Justin the keyboard and Jordan took the guitar. We both took the mic stands.

"Hello everyone", Jordan said, "you all probably already know who we are but for those who don't, I'm Jordan, the dude at the keyboard is Justin, that's Jake"- he said pointing at Jake - "and the beautiful lady by my side is Josie. We're 4J".

I signaled to the guys. We were gonna perform shut up and dance. Jordan played us off and we performed. It was amazing, the crowd cheered and people started dancing. Jordan and I sang lead, of course. After that we performed the future sounds like us and say hey. The crowd was ecstatic. I dunno where I got my courage from but I was awesome although I was a little bit nervous in the beginning. I even saw Tony smile at me from the crowd.

We finished our performances and I dunno what made me say, "thank you everybody, goodnight" into the mic. Must be the alcohol. We were bombarded with that was greats and awesomes and cools from the crowd. Even Maddy came to congratulate me. "I didn't know you could sing. You were awesome". "Thanks", I replied shyly. My adrenaline boost must have gone down.

The rest of the party was pretty cool after that and I can confidently say, "statement made".

A/N: 4J in the building!!! They killed it guys. Incase you didn't know the songs, shut up and dance is by walk the moon, future sounds like us and say hey by Dove Cameron.

So that was chapter 10, what did you all think? Who else thinks Dorian may have a crush on Josie and what about Tony? Do you smell a love triangle coming up because I certainly do. If you're enjoying the book so far please share the your friends See you next chapter. Stay beautiful