Chapter 8

“Leah!” Brooke called out before the blonde could leave the school building.

Leah spun around, facing her friend a frown tugging her lips. “Brooke what happened to your face?” She questioned, her hand gently running across her cheek, where a noticeably bruise was found. “And where were you today?”

“It’s nothing.” Brooke said shrugging the hand away. “And I was sick. But I came here to ask you something.”

Leah pulled her hand away, and watched as an excited grin grew on the brunette’s face.

“Party tomorrow night, in the city!” Brooke said with thrill, while holding a bright yellow flyer in Leah’s face. “You want to go!?”

Leah snorted. “Have you forgotten who my parents are?”

Brooke smirked, tapping her head with her finger, “That’s where my brilliant mind comes into play. We call Mimi and Roger; ask them if we can spend the night with them, because we want to stay in the city to do fun New York City things…and while we are out “supposedly” seeing a show we sneak to the party.”

Leah eyed Brooke, the wheels in her head turning.

“Oh come on my BFF…please. I was thinking about you the whole time. It’s the perfect way to get over Kyle. The party is going to be full of hot college people! And nothing says I’m over you, than dating an older man. Plus how many other parties have we gone to with out your parents knowing a thing?”

Leah watched on, Brooke’s eyebrows wiggling in delight. “Fine! If we can convince my Mama in to letting us go, I’ll go. But I’m not doing anything with some random guy…that’s not my thing. I’m just going to have a good time.”

“Whatever you say Blondie!” Brooke said looping her arm through Leah’s, “Now let’s go convince that mother of yours.”

When Friday night rolled around, Leah and Brooke did an excellent job towards convincing Joanne to let them spend the night in the city, due to the fact that they had Maureen on their side, helping the two girls beg. Haley also managed to make her parents believe that she was going to rehearsals again, when in reality she would be spending her Friday night with Tyler. And Tessa…well she was excited to spend time with her two mommies’.

“Okay, so where are you two going?” Mimi asked, her hands resting on her hips.

“Brooke’s cousin gave her tickets to see this Off-Broadway show.” Leah lied, while throwing her coat on. “We are taking a taxi from here, straight to the theater, and then straight back.”

“You have your cell with you?” Mimi asked.

“Yes.” Leah rolled her eyes. “Come on Mimi, quit being such a mom.”

“Yeah Meems, just let them go already.” Roger teased, wrapping his arms around Mimi from behind, nuzzling her neck.

“Okay, let’s go before they start doing the nasty.” Brooke snorted, grabbing Leah’s hand. “You two better have clothes on when we return.”

Haley walked up to the school, watching as Joanne drove off. She turned around to make sure her Mama was out of sight, when something popped out at her.

“Tyler!” Haley screeched, slapping his shoulder. “You scared me.”

Tyler chuckled, and pulled her into a hug. “Sorry.”

“So are your parents gone?” Haley asked.

“Yes.” Tyler said, “They are out of town for the weekend. Want to go watch a movie at my place?”

Haley eagerly nodded, and intertwined their hands, and the two made their way down the sidewalk.

Over at the hotel party, Brooke and Leah scanned the room, checking the party out. It was a party alright. But they were used to partying, they were actually known as the ‘party girls’ in their entire high school.

“What’s so great about this party?” Leah asked, “It’s the same as ours back in little suburban.”

Brooke wrapped an arm around Leah’s shoulders, “Older people, more alcohol, and we are in the city.”

“Hey you girls want a drink?” Two guys asked both holding beers.

Brooke smirked, checking them over, “Not my type, but what the hell.” She took a beer, and chugged it. “Want to dance?”

“Brooke!” Leah grabbed her upper arm, “You’re not going to leave me alone are you?”

“It’s okay, I’ll stay with you.” One of the guys said. “I’m Vince.”

“It’s okay, Leah, go with Vince, I’ll be over here dancing.” Brooke winked.

Leah gave her a stern look, but soon lightened up, and took the drink from Vince.

“So what school you go to?” Vince asked.

“Hmm? Oh…Law…Law School.” Leah lied, pretending to be a college student.

Vince nodded. “Oh nice. So you want to talk somewhere quieter? It’s a little loud out here.”

“No thanks.” Leah said and quickly turned around, tensing when she felt Vince’s hands on her shoulder.

“Want me to go get you another drink? You seem tense.” Vince said.

“Yeah sure.” Leah nodded, and quickly made her way to Brooke. “Brooke, I don’t like Vince, let’s go.”

“Come on, one more dance and then we can go. Please?” Brooke pouted.

“Fine.” Leah said, grimacing when she spotted Vince heading back towards her.

“Here you go.” Vince said, handing Leah the drink with a wicked grin.

“Thanks.” Leah said, and downed the drink, hoping the alcohol would help her loosed up.

A few minutes later Leah felt dizzy, something not at all feeling right. “Oh man…”

“You a light weight?” Vince chuckled.

“No, I have drank before.” Leah said, firmly grabbing onto a table while her head spun.

“Why don’t we go lie down?” Vince asked, and began escorting her to a bedroom.

“I want to go home.” Leah said, but had no choice and let Vince lay her down, for some odd reason her muscles didn’t want to work, and they were getting weaker by the moment.

Vince locked the bedroom door, and then quickly made his way over to the bed, hovering over Leah’s body.

“What did you do to my drink?” Leah slurred.

“Funny how one little pill can make a pretty girl like you go weak?” Vince cruelly said, his hands sliding under Leah’s shirt.

Tears leaked from Leah’s eyes, but she couldn’t do anything about it, and soon her eyes were closed, and everything went black.

Back at Tyler’s Haley laid underneath him on the couch, the two in a very heated make out session. Tyler pulled away when he felt Haley try and take his shirt off.

“Hales?” Tyler questioned.

“I want to go further.” Haley said, her hands coming down to grasp his ass.

“Are you sure?” Tyler asked.

Haley nodded, “I love you. I know we’ve only been together for a month…but I…”

“I love you too.” Tyler smiled, and kissed her hard.

“Do you have protection?” Haley asked.

“In my room.” Tyler said.

The two stood up, making their way to Tyler’s bedroom, closing the door behind them.

“Tessa is asleep!” Maureen said, while skipping into the master bedroom. “Leah’s at Roger and Mimi’s, and Haley won’t be back for another hour…” Her eyes wiggled suggestively.

Joanne smiled at her, “I guess I have deprived you long enough.” She opened her arms. “Come here.”

Maureen dashed to the bed, jumping right into Joanne’s arms. With out wasting anytime, she took her shirt off, her lips attacking the lawyer’s neck. “I love you!”