When We Met: Trouble Starts

Cat stopped on the door. Christian looked at her, taking a drag off his Marlboro Red. She smiled at him, held up a shot glass and said, "You and me, we're gonna get drunk, and talk, and you're gonna have a good time toniht. K?"1

He didn't know what to say, so he nodded.2

She pulled up a chair, poured the shot glass full, and instructed him to chug. He tipped the glass back, pouring the vodka down his throat. He managed to down about half of the 8-ounce glass. Then he took a hit of his cigarette, and she took a healthy swig of the alcohol.3

She wiped her perfect mouth and re-applied her chapstick. He noticed it as she set it on the computer table. It was in a slender white tube that said soft lips. It really was cherry flavored. He stared at her hand as it moved from the table to his arm. "Your turn. I'm drunk already and I don't wanna make an ass of myself."4

"I have to warn you, I don't get drunk. I drink a lot, I just never get drunk."5

"I bet I can change that. Drink."6

She smiled and leaned into him as she filled the glass for round 2. "Oh my God. Do you know what Cody said during round 2 of confessions?"7

"No. Was it something stupid?"8

"Of course it was, it's Cody. Anyhow he told everyone that he fell for me the minute he saw me over the summer at Julia's, and went into this little speech about how cool I was."9

"Oh God."10

She smiled and shook her head. Her hair was curly tonight. She had done the whole thing in blonde ringlets, and it made her hair look almost strawberry blonde. When it was straight, it looked golden. Her bangs were in her eyes, and tonight her eyes were green and blue. Battling11