Love Bites(64)

Whats going on? I asked.

You know how news travels in this town, Trevor said. Everyone likes a party. Not just you guys.

Wheres the coffin guy? a Pradabee asked.

Is that him? another asked, pointing to Alexander. Hes gorgeous!

I wonder if he has a dungeon, the Pradabee commented. Or a secret room. I wouldnt mind if he locked me up in one. The pair laughed and followed the others to the backyard.

What are we going to do? I asked frantically. Call the police?

Noits fine. Alexander beamed.

Alexander surveyed his uninvited guests and their festive mood.

Well, we dont have enough drinks, I said. I mean, the non-Romanian kind.

Doesnt seem to matter. Looks like they are bringing their own, Alexander commented.

Sebastian lit up. Now, this is a real party. This is what were missing by being homeschooled. Look at these girls. Theyre all hot!

We arrived in the backyard to a full-fledged happening. The backyard began to fill up with every teen in town.

Heres some liquor, a soccer snob said, holding the unfinished Transylvania 1972.

He lifted it to his lips and leaned back to take a huge swig.

No I yanked it out of his hands. Thats an import! I chastised. I grabbed the goblets and carried them into the house like a seasoned waitress.

As I exited, I met an anxious Jameson in the doorway, examining the expanding party.

Miss Raven, what has happened?

We had a few party crashers.

A few? More like a hundred. I must go to the basement. I know we have more stock.

Not the cellar, Jameson, I said. Its not that kind of party.

Of course, I meant in the downstairs pantry. Jameson fretted. Oh, I wish I had time to prepare!

Id watched plenty of movies. Couples using pieces of furniture and empty bedrooms for makeout sessions while others used the furniture as coasters. I didnt want the Mansion trashed and, more important, Alexanders and Sebastians identity revealed. Dont let anyone in the house, I told Jameson before he started off. If they find Sebastians bed

I understand, Miss Raven.

Just then two girls came up to the door.

Which way to the bathroom? one asked.

That way, I said, pointing to the street. There is one at the gas station. Or, better yet, I bet theres a golden-seated one at your home.

The girls glowered at me and returned to their boyfriends.

Ill stand watch as soon as I get back, he said nervously. Jameson wasnt the only one upset. I returned to find my partylike my lifeout of control.

Couples were mashing. Some were hanging out by the fire pit. Others were dancing.

I spotted Onyx and Scarlet hovering on either side of Trevor. The girls were fawning over his beefy physique.