The New Girl

The New Girl: Chapter 17

Later that night, most of Fitzgerald Prep's student population gathered at Cody Rhodes house for the big party. The quiet night sky filled the city as more and more people arrived at Cody's. Inside, Maryse and Miz were playing a beer pong game against Cody and Sasha. Roman was watching from the side with Carmella but neither of them seemed to be saying a word to each other. 

"Fuck yeah!" Cody said as Sasha hit the ball in one of the cups.

"Drink up." Sasha told Miz as she and Cody shared a high five. 

The song, "Drama" by AJR was playing throughout the party while Seth hit on a group of girls on the other side of the room. Peyton Royce and Billie Kay were standing on each side of him, both clearing trying to impress Seth. 

In the backyard, Renee was just making her way into the party, wearing a band t-shirt and jeans. She was a little under-dressed to say the least but she didn't really care. She knew she wasn't there to impress anyone. It was only seconds after making her way inside that she saw Seth with Billie and Peyton. It was a little hard for Renee to not be intimidated by the cleavage being forced in Seth's face. She took a deep breath and tried her best to keep her composure. Luckily, she saw Carmella and headed in her direction. 

"Hey, what's up?" Renee asked. 

"Sorry girlie." Carmella told her best friend, seeing that she was a little hurt. 

"Sorry for what?" Renee tried to play it off. 

Carmella gave a sympathetic look, knowing that Renee was just putting up a front. 

"Is that full?" Renee asked as she pointed at Roman's cup of beer. 

Roman looked down and before he could answer, Renee had taken it from him. 

"Uh.." Roman let out as Renee chugged the drink down. 

It was at that moment that the music playing throughout the party changed to "Therefore I Am" Billie Eilish. It wasn't long after that heads began turning at the party. Seth's eyes followed the attention of the crowd only to find Becky making an entrance into the party. 

damn

You think that you're the man

Becky fixed her black leather jack as she locked eyes with Seth from across the room. 

I think, therefore, I am

Miz nearly froze when he saw Alexa standing behind Becky, wearing a slightly revealing dress. 

I'm not your friend or anything,

Cody himself turned to see what had caught Miz's attention, only to find Kota had joined his friends in attending the party. 

damn

You think that you're the man

I think, therefore, I am

After taking his cup back from Renee, Roman took a glance at the group of misfits that had just entered, quickly noticing a small brunette standing behind them. He took a closer look and realized that it was April. 

Becky let out a small smirk as Seth tried to pretend like he didn't notice her. To everyone's surprise, Becky made her way across the party and walked straight up to Seth. 

"Hi there." Becky said. 

Seth froze for a moment, seemingly at a loss for words. 

Renee watched with jealousy at Becky's confidence.