Chapter 404: Memento. (1/2)

At some point, they all gathered together around the bar either half-drunk and some could be described as totally drunk, and the only sober person (Leanna) was enjoying watching how foolish everyone was acting.

Laura who had been prancing around with her bikini because she felt it was unfair to cover her hard-earned body was currently wearing James's shirt because he felt she was too drunk to make sure that the little clothes she was wearing stayed in place.

Rachel was also quite drunk, but she wasn't as unrestrained as Laura. Brian had made her sit next to him and would occasionally whisper something to her that would make her cheeks redden.

It got even worse once he had an arm over her shoulder and he would just have to move slightly to accomplish his goals. Occasionally he would pinch her nose and a rare smile would appear on his face when she said something to him.

Nancy was blatantly flirting with David, who looked very different without his glasses. His gaze was very indulgent and he would laugh once in a while when she said something outrageous.

Jen and Lucas were chatting with everyone and laughing happily. She, on the other hand, was forced to lift her legs so her feet don't get swollen. Ethan was also nonchalantly massaging her feet while joining in on the excitement.

It had embarrassed her in the beginning, but no one seemed to care. Jason and Nathan had ended up being the life of the party since they didn't have partners to be preoccupied with. Alex was playing with Michael's hair and he was letting her do whatever she wanted. After protesting twice he decided to ignore her. He was even wondering if it was time for another haircut.

”I'm tired,” Leanna said to Ethan with a yawn. She had been feeling sleepy for a while now but she was having too much fun so she was reluctant to leave.

”Guys, we'll be turning in first. We'll see you tomorrow,” Ethan said as he placed Leanna's feet on the ground.

”Goodnight,” Leanna said with a shallow smile and everyone said goodnight to the couple and the two slowly walked to their room. After the first two left, it didn't take that long for the others to start leaving. In the end, the only ones left on the roof were Jen, Lucas, Nathan, Alex, Michael and Jason.

”I know you two want to leave as well, go ahead,” Jason urged the only couple left.

”Mmmh, you should go first, don't feel sorry for us,” Alex supported. Jen narrowed her eyes as she looked at her younger sister.

”What are you up to?” she asked her.

”You can go inside, as the crowd of singles we have to go to the party after the party,” Jason said as he stood up and stretched.

”You two really look similar,” Alex said to Jason as she looked between him and Lucas.

”I thought you said you would dye your hair,” Lucas said with a small frown after hearing her comment.

”Mmmh, I forgot, guys, let's go. We'll come home at 6 am, so don't wait up for us. I have a driver arranged, so you all have to go all out,” Jason said, and everyone else started following him out. Lucas watched as the group of four left and laughed helplessly.

”I feel like Alex is finally letting loose after coming here,” Jen said with a cheerful smile. Her young sister had started restraining herself when their father passed away. Seeing Jen struggle made her even worse, so Jen was happy to see Alex going out more and socializing. She was finally seeing the side of her she thought was gone for good.

”Mmmh, well, we should go and wait up for them,” Lucas said, and his hands slid up the hem of the short dress she was wearing.

”But I thought they'll come back in the morning,” Jen said as she caught the hands that were now squeezing her bottom.

”Mmmh, we should find something to keep us busy, don't you think?” Lucas asked as he tilted his head to one side.

”Okay,” Jen agreed readily and grabbed two bottles of liquor ready to lead the way back to their room, but squealed at the sudden feeling of weightlessness when Lucas carried her. She quickly wrapped her arms behind his neck to feel more secure.

”You decided to bring alcohol,” Lucas said with a chuckle, and Jen nodded in response. She knew that this would be the last time in a while, and she didn't want to skimp out on herself. She was going to get all she could from him tonight.

When Lucas closed the door to his side of the house, Jen found herself pressed against the door with her lips blocked. After a few seconds of kissing, she started struggling against him.

”What?” Lucas asked her as he pulled away from her.

”Let's go to our room, they haven't left yet,” Jen said, referring to Michael and Alex. Lucas chuckled but did not move.