Oh yeah, my boyfriend agreed, taking my hint. Ill help you.
But before we could rise, Scarlet stopped us. Where is everyone else?
Ohtheyll be coming later, Sebastian said.
Yeah. We just wanted it to be us for a little while, I added.
Then sit down and enjoy yourselves, Scarlet insisted.
Alexander and I returned to our seats. I guess the girls expected a Mansion-size party. I couldnt break the news to them that they were the guest list.
How about we crank up the tunes, Sebastian suggested.
Yes, we love to dance, Scarlet said.
Sebastian turned up the music and the five of us rocked as hard as we could.
It looks like youre having a great time, I said to Sebastian as I danced next to him.
I am.
Do you think youd like to ask one of them out?
I guess. But Sebastians voice wasnt confident. Even though he was having a blast, I sensed Sebastian was still carrying a torch for Becky.
The musics volume suddenly lowered. We stopped to discover Jameson standing by the sound system.
Complaints from the neighbors? Alexander asked, concerned.
Alexander, Jameson announced, you have some guests.
Guests? I asked.
Alexander was just as confused.
Ill only be a moment, he said, excusing himself.
I guess theyre here, Scarlet said. Well chat later.
I was curious what guests were arriving. Since Onyx, Scarlet, and Sebastian were engaged in conversation, I, too, excused myself.
I sped through the kitchen, down the long, haunting hallway, and found Alexander at the front door. I couldnt tell whom he was talking to, so I sneaked up close and peered out.
I spotted Beckys truck in the driveway.
What was she doing here? Was she in trouble?
It was then I noticed Trevors Camaro parked behind the truck.
I wedged myself between the entranceway and Alexander to find Matt fuming at the foot of the stoop.
Whats going on? I asked. Are you all right?
Matt, normally upbeat and smiling, was brandishing a frown. Behind him was Trevor and a team of soccer snobs.
What are they doing here? I asked Alexander.
Matt glared at me coldly.