The music boomed into my ears, as the people around me enjoyed themselves, and each other. I found myself accusing myself every so often of being so stupid to come to this place. It wasn't my scene.

Beer pong, red cups, obvious drugs and users. It was all so now, most definitely not me, and people could see that. I stood here, in an obvious loner-ship, holding a half empty solo red cup, knowing I'd be responsible and drive myself home sober.

I watched the crowd mingle, and leave with an unknown other. Hoping to find pleasure throughout the night with someone that you can only call a someone. That turns my stomach, even the thought.

"Hey! I noticed you just standing around, why aren't you out enjoying yourself?" An extremely preppy girl questioned with the most fake smile I've seen.

I returned the same fake smile, wishing she'd leave as soon as she had came. "I'm taking a break for a few moments." I lied. Apparently, though, convincing enough for the unnatural blonde to nod and continue on her path.

"Careful, that lie may catch up with you, and you'll have to explain yourself when she comes back." The comment made me smirk, as I turned my head towards the voice.

"I'm hoping not to be here when she get's back," my smart remark made the stranger smile.

"I'm Beth," she introduced, turning to face the party. "Judging by your lack of crew, I figured even standing beside me would help your case, and save you from the preps." Beth commented truthfully, sipping at her beverage.

"In all honesty, I forget how I even got to this stupid gathering." My words were weak and full of excuse.

She pushed the cup from her face, revealing a large smile glued to her mouth as she returned to look at me, holding the laughter.

"You sound old," she commented. "It's a party, not a gathering. Also, when you don't remember, that's a sign of too much intake of alcohol, or maybe drugs. Which ever road you're down."

"Neither." Was all I replied with, calmly.

Her face etched into a frown, confused by what I meant.

I continued, before I had given her the chance to ask. "This is my first cup, and I'm not looking forward to finishing it either."

She gave a simple nod, before glancing back towards her previous station. Allowing the silence to take over us, making me practically hear the thoughts of the horny and drunk.

"I don't know why I'm here either," Beth admitted with a small sigh. "I guess, sometimes, you just need out. Living can be difficult, if you don't want to live the way most do." Her words of wisdom caught me off guard slightly. The exterior look of a party girl, with the insides of a well lesson learned being.

Her black, messily curled, hair and hipster glasses could make you guess, I'll admit.

"So what's your excuse?" Curiosity asked.

"To try and live like the rest. What's yours?" Her tone soft, and serious.

"I wish I could answer that, but in all honesty, I have no excuse for my own stupidity some days." I bleakly replied.

"Your story cuts deep," she joked, making me smile.

"I try," I dryly laughed.

"I should go, Jamie. Nice meeting you." With that, she left, practically vanished.

Did I even mention my name? No. Then how did she know my name?

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The party only got worse from there, as I finally decided to leave, tracing my thoughts back every so often to the strange girl who somehow knew my name.

Why was my car so far down the street? Again, my stupidity caught the best of me.

"Because you parked it so far," a familiar voice chirped from behind me.

My breath stopped breathing, as my heart stopped beating immediately from the words.

After collecting myself after the few seconds, I turned, only to find the empty street, which contained several cars, and a fading streetlight that flickered every so often for life.

Mind tricks. I convinced myself, while returning back towards my car.

Notes

YAY. Okay, important note, no lie.

Currently, I was supposed to update 8-9 days ago, as promised two updates that day. I feel terrible that I haven't, but I hope everyone understands that I've been busy with school, and plus my injured foot, not to mention, it was sort of my birthday this week.

Enough from my sob story, I'm hoping, so badly to update today yet again, you's have no idea. I seriously hate not updating when promised, it kills me.

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This is taking a different turn in my story, but I'm finally getting to the parts where I want it to be. This ending of the chapter was only the beginning friends!

QUESTIONS:
- Who the hell is Beth?

- How did she know Jamie's name?

- Who was "the voice" while Jamie was walking back to her car after that party? ;)

Please, I beg for comments, and maybe votes. If I get a few today, I'm gonna try my hardest to update.
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