I'm not above partying two nights in a row

I've been sipping my white ace for almost an hour, Rachel keeps reminding me to drink up. How she can tell how much I have drunk is beyond me. Surely it's a skill for someone that intoxicated to count somebody else's drinks. The more I drink however the more I come round to the idea that she could be a lot of fun.

"Pippa could you pass two more our way" Ross asks looking at the cans of white ace that are near the two girls. Where did they buy all of this alcohol?

"Get it yourself Rostopher" she laughs, the drink is really getting to her. Accentuating all of her worst qualities. Rostopher? I smile in his direction and he sighs as if to say don't ask.

Ryan who briefly looked my way earlier curses her and shoots a glare in her direction. Rachel openly laughs at the drama. Ryan is Pippa's twin brother and I can't help but feel sorry for him having her hanging around with him. He too wears glasses, however his make him look somehow intelligent and quirky. He's wearing a nice polo shirt with some kind of brand logo on it, jeans and Chelsea boots. He looks stylish, like he takes care of himself. His dark brown hair is a shade lighter than his sisters and he has deep blue eyes.

"Excuse me a minute" Ross says extricating his arm from around my waist. He rises and walks over to the cool box of cider. Picking up two cans he comes back to sit with me.

Standing in front of me, with his shirt off he hands me the can. His abs directly in front of me, the deep v leading to his belt just inches from my face. I have to look down quickly so I'm not gaping at him.

"No need to rush" he says as he passes me my can. He then sits back into a comfortable position next to me.

"What's the deal tonight then, I don't think I'm above partying two nights in a row" Rachel says looking my way. She is eyeing Ross and his arm which is casually hooked around me. Ross is still shirtless, its hard not to stare at his chest. Now I'm closer to him I notice he has his nipple pierced.

"Can't go to mine, my mums back" Ross informs everyone.

Just then Matty approaches our group. He sits just across from Ross and I notice that Rachel shuffles to sit nearer to him. Without saying a word to one another Ross chucks Matty his tobacco and smoking stuff and he too starts rolling up.

"We could all go to mine." Matty suggests. Briefly looking up towards Ross. Matty eyes me and my evident proximity to Ross and quickly looks away and back down to his cigarette. The girls are taken aback, clearly this invite isn't extended often.

Rachel practically beams at Matty, he doesn't notice. Is he oblivious? He pushes his tousled dark curls back and lights up his cigarette.

"pass me one of those would you" he says in the direction of the girls. They hand him a cider.

He sips and sets it's down on his skateboard. His top is still off and I can tell Rachel is enjoying the view. But I don't blame her really.

"I think we should go to the shop on the way and get some more cider" Pippa says.

"Don't you think you've had enough" Ryan says under his breath.

"Just because you're my brother doesn't mean you can tell me what to do" she shuts him down.

He sighs resigned, clearly they argue a-lot.

"Are you going to be staying out Taylor" Ryan enquires giving me an attractive smile. There's something very decent about him. He's not rugged and I haven't seen him so much as touch a skateboard. But he is nice all the same. He cares about his sister, who at the moment is acting like a brat.

They all glance my way waiting for my reply.

"Count me in, Matty" Rachel blurts out as she spies him looking at me, taking a drag on his cigarette. He doesn't turn to look at her, I feel bad about that. And I know without turning to her that she will be giving me the jealous stare. I was beginning to like Rachel, maybe we could still be good friends?

"Rhea" I call over. Trying to divert attention from myself. She saunters over to me and our group, Malachi in tow. She is her normal carefree self, lapping up the social atmosphere. She is slightly tipsy too I can tell. Malachi gladly holds her hand following behind her they are giggling at a personal joke. Feeling confident now that I've had a few white aces I look at them, so happy in each other's company and I lean into Ross' side.

He is so warm I can feel his skin touching my arm, he begins to move his hand up and down my arm confidently as if he always does this kind of thing.

Rhea eyes the gesture and smiles as she sits down next to me.

"What's the plan? Whatever it is I'm probably going to say yes." She informs me with a smile. Her eyes look different, more relaxed. It must be the white ace. I briefly wonder if my eyes look the same.

I laugh at her then turn back to the rest of the group. Noticing briefly that Matty is watching Ross' every move on me. As he sees me turn to him he looks away disinterested.

"If we're invited Matty we would like to come along with you guys" I tell him directly.

Rachel scans from my face to Matty's . I smile genuinely at him, there's a definite tension as he eyes me back. I'm feeling very confident, this isn't me. The usual quiet, shy girl in my head begs me to look away from his gaze. I ignore her. I stare back at him, yes "Matty" you're hot but I will not let you intimidate me with your green, mysterious eyes.

"Yeah sure, sounds great" he says simply putting out his cigarette still eyeing me. I get the feeling a lot of girls are intimidated by both his looks and attitude.

"We have two ciders left, I say we play a game to finish off the alcohol!" Rachel says breaking the silence. Opening both cans she unsteadily puts them in the centre of the group.

My judgement is all out and I am suddenly all for this game. Whatever it may be.

"What are we playing" I say.

"Don't worry I haven't got a scrabble board with me!" Rachel laughs.

"We are going to play truth or dare. If you can't do your one then you forfeit and take a shot of white ace" Rachel explains.

"It will be fun" she says.

Ross looks down at me reassuringly placing his hand back on my arm.

Matty sighs and rolls himself another cigarette,

"while you're all busy with that, I'll message the others tell them to meet us at mine" he sighs getting out his phone. He looks up at me one more time and I catch and off look of regret on his face.