Falling from the Top

Chapter 6

Toby's yard was wrecked. Night had just fallen and already a few losers laid around in the grass, passed out. Etienne followed me to the entrance of the house, looking a little lost. Like I ordered him to, he was wearing a white shirt and a simple pair of jeans. His hair was messy and his green eyes gleamed in the darkness. Honestly, that boy looked good and it really was such a shame that he was such a nerd. The sooner I found Nina, the better. I wasn't going to drag Etienne around all night, I had other plans.

Toby's house was huge. Three floors, huge garden, all made of white. The two main floors contained the basics, as in kitchen, salon, rooms. On the third floor, we could find what the rich people owned, like a gym or a small 'cinema'. And yet, the best part of Toby's house was the rooftop. Flat and wide, it left enough space for an enormous Jacuzzi, a bar and deck chairs. 

I stepped into the corridor, where a few people were talking. It looked like most of them were just getting drunk and no one was really having fun. Why?

Because the party didn't start till I walked in.

 As I walked into the living room, where couches and tables were pushed aside, someone yelled:

"Everyone! Ariana has arrived!"

It was a simple sentence, and still people came rushing down the stairs, into the living room, from all three floors. I smiled at the DJ and made my way to the middle. The crowd created a circle around me and I twirled to face everyone. Toby was there grinning, with a few of the football team member. Etienne stood in a corner near the exit, where I'd left him. His eyes watched my every move, curious.

The first few notes of One dance from Drake, filled up the room as I started to shake my hips in rhythm. Soon my hands followed, while my hips shook my whole body. The music vibrated in my bones as the DJ turned it up. I ran a hand down my side and the boys cheered. With a smile, I got low, managing to squeeze a twerk in the process. Down on the ground, I flipped my hair and seductively ran my hands down my tights. My audience was hooked. The song ended to soon and I got drunk on the applause. 

I high-fived my way out of the room, meeting Etienne's eyes. He was impressed. Hello?! I'm head Cheerleader, remember, of course I rock on the dance floor.

"C'mon!" I told him. We slowly moved to the kitchen.

The atmosphere had changed. The dance floor was on fire, beer was pouring and couples made out in dark corners. This party was starting to get a move on.

The kitchen's bright light nearly blinded me and I pulled up a hand to protect my eyes. Like everything else in this house, the kitchen was gigantic. A huge fridge filled up most of it, and still they managed to fit in a dozen cupboard, a sink and other stuff we used for cooking. Though I was pretty sure, Toby's parents never came in this room.

Linda was sitting on the counter, her hair flowing gently down her back, while Nina, Cherry and an other cheerleader - who's name 'slipped' my mind- sat on chairs in front of her. They all wore extremely short skirts and red crop tops. Thank god, I decided to wear shorts and a white top at the last minute. 

I went over and they jumped to their feet. Linda locked me in a tight hug, but the others stood down - after all, we weren't that close. I smiled, my crimson lipstick perfectly in place. 

"Guys, this is Etienne. He's in my French class." I introduced. As soon as I pointed him, the girls' eyes grew hungry and their smile widened. Oh they liked him, a lot. At least, now that he wasn't speaking.

"So, hum, Nina, I was hoping you could take care of him and show him around." I had to get rid of him, the sooner the better... I shrugged.

Nina turned to me surprised. I usually didn't give them any handsome boys to 'take care of', however this wasn't just a pretty face, no, it had a brain too. And that, I couldn't handle. Nina's peachy lips curled up. She grabbed Etienne's arm, pulling him closer.