Chapter 36

After Lucas' game Lucas and I got in my car and headed home. Mom was in her own car so she said she'd just see us at there. Sara had to go home already because she had some UIL debate thing in the morning. I had to let Lucas drive because my ankle was still hurting, plus he needed the hours anyways.

"Dude you had a really good game." I said scrolling through my phone for a song to play.

"I know I did awesome. Did you see when I faked out that guy and went in for a jumper. That was awesome. He didn't know what hit him." We continued to discuss our games until we got to the fast food place to pick up something to eat. As we were waiting in the drive through line I couldn't help myself.

"So Kris broke up with Mack." I said quietly.

"Seriously? Thats awesome. Didn't you say that chick was a bitch?" He asked as he pulled up to the window. I just laughed.

"Yeah she was a psychotic bitch. She wouldn't let Kris see me or even talk to me." I ranted.

"Well this is a good thing. So just go with it and be there if she needs you." Even though Lucas was younger than me he liked to act like he was my big brother. Before me and Sara got together he said that if I dated a guy and he turned out to be a jerk he'd kick his ass. It was a nice thought but he can't hit a girl, but like I said, it was a nice thought.

When we got home we all ate, mom included, then watched a movie. We were kind of celebrating because you know, we were going to play offs. We made popcorn, cut up some pickles and even broke out some candy we had stashed away. It was nice to just spend a night in with my family. After the movie I hobbled to bed and was already drifting off when I heard my phone ring. I picked the phone up off my night stand. The light blinded me for a minute so couldn't see who it was. When my eyes finally adjusted I saw that it was Kris.

"Hello?" I asked

"Averrryyyyy, babe, I need a rideeeeee." She was drunk.

"Kris where are you?" I was already up putting on some jeans and shoes. It hurt like hell by the way.

"I came to a party in town, my ride is like totally wasted though, so can you pick me up pllleeaaassseeeeeee?"

"Send me your location." I said. I was already in my car when I got the pin. It was 2 in the morning so I wasn't too worried about mom getting up, but even if she did I hope she'd understand. If she didn't they'd cross that bridge later. I put the address into my phones gps and opened the garage door. As I was pulling out I heard a thud on the hood of my car. It was Lucas. He walked around the side of the car and got into the passengers seat.

"Where we going?" He asked.

"I have to go pick up Kris from some party. She's shit faced and can't drive." I said annoyed.

"Now go back inside and go to sleep." I said putting the car in park.

"No I'm going with you." He said. I was going to protest but I figured it'd be better if I just let him come. It was late and I don't know how much trouble Kris was gonna be. Plus I had a bum ankle.

"Fine." We drove in silence. The party was only about 10 minutes away. When I pulled up to the street I could already tell which house it was. The house itself was a huge two story house. There were about a forty cars parked on the street and there were drunk teenagers stumbling around outside. I parked the car and texted Kris that I was here. Lucas just looked at me. I ran my hands through my hair and just said

"Shit. Stay here." I walked inside by myself even though it hurt like hell. I didn't want Lucas in the party. As I walked in there were so many people that I felt like I was a sardine. The house was smokey and way too loud. I looked around for Kris or someone who would know where she was. I hobbled around the first floor but I couldn't find her. This place was full of people I didn't know. After a couple rounds I found Ana of all people.

"Hey Ana." I shouted over the music.

"Oh my godddd Ave hiii." She said wobbling around a bit.

"Don't call me ave."

"Someones grumpy." She said taking another drink out of whatever was in her red solo cup.

"Have you seen Kris?" I asked. This whole situation was annoying.

"I think she went upstairs." She slurred. Of course she did. I thought to myself. I left Ana and made my way to the stairs. It took all of my power to get through the crowd and up the stairs. There were three bedrooms upstairs. I rolled my eyes and started in on the first one. I knocked before I opening it. There were just some girls passed out on the bed. No wonder they didn't open. I did the same with the second and found some people very awake on the bed. I just said sorry and walked out. The last bedroom was down the hall on the right. It was the biggest so it had to be the master bedroom. I seriously didn't want to check if she was in there. I knocked on the door again and waited. I knocked again. No answer. I slowly opened the door. Inside was Kris laying on the bed and some guy I didn't know on top of her. They still had their clothes on thank god.

"Kris what the fuck." When I spoke the guy looked back at me embarrassedly and got off of her.

"Averryyyyy come join us." She said tauntingly. I looked at the guy and he just shook his head. I rolled my eyes.

"Come on Kris lets go. You don't even like guys." The guy just gave me a confused look and I gave him a dirty look. I walked to the side of the bed Kris was on and helped her up. She was drunk but at least she could walk, which was more than I could say for myself. When Lucas saw us coming towards the car he got out and helped Kris into the back seat. I got in the passengers seat and told Lucas to drive. My ankle was hurting like a bitch from all that walking and the stairs.

"Am I taking her home?" Lucas asked. I looked into the back seat to see a passed out Kris. I rolled my eyes and groaned audibly.

"We'll take her to our house. No way I'm having her mom think this was my fault." Lucas just shook his head and started home. For some reason I felt like I needed to tell Sara I was with Kris. So I texted her real quick saying

Sorry Ik its late. Kris was wasted at a party and I had to pick her up. Just thought I'd let you know. Gnight love you.

When we got back to the house Lucas got out of the car and picked up Kris bridal style. I was amazed at how strong he'd gotten. I opened the door for him to carry her in. It was funny to see Kris' extremities so limber and all about. If this were a movie her arms would be wrapped around his neck in a cute and endearing way. But the drunk drawn out way looked a lot funnier. I couldn't help but laugh. Lucas put her on my bed and then went to his own room to go back to sleep. I looked down at her and sighed. I grabbed an old t-shirt out of my drawer and got to work. I took off Kris' shoes and then her small sweater dress. It was definitely not easy, she was still passed out and her body was heavy. As I sat her up a bit to slide the shirt onto her she started to wake up a bit.

"Ave?"

"Yeah it's me dude. Here pick your arms up so I can put this shirt on."

"Wait I need to take off my bra." She mumbled. She unhooked the back of her bra and proceeded to raise her hands. I tried not to look but I couldn't help it. She was basically naked in my bed. When she'd gotten the shirt on I laid her back down on the edge of my bed, and put a trash can next to her.

"Ave I'm sorry." She said still half drunk and half asleep.

"For what?" I asked

"For everything I put you through with Mack. If I hadn't gotten with her none of this would have ever happened." She said with her eyes closed.

"Its okay Kris. I know you loved her." I said as I changed back into my own pajamas.

"I love you Ave." she said.

"I love you too Kris." I could finally say it back. She didn't mean it that way and neither did I. I had finally moved on. I looked back at Kris. She had rolled over on her back.

"Ave."

"Yeah?"

"I don't feel good." Thank god I had put a trash can next to the bed.