“What about for a hundred?” She wiggled her eyebrows at me and we both laughed.

“Tonight’s going to be fun.”

“We deserve some fun.” She stepped back and looked at me for a few seconds before grinning. “You look beautiful.”

“You think?” I jumped up and ran over to the mirror and stared at my reflection. My long, brown hair hung in loose waves surrounding my face and down my back. My brown eyes sparkled with excitement and my smoky eyes made me look like a sexy vixen. “Do you think this lipstick is too red?” I asked as I pouted into the mirror.

“No way. Red is hot.”

“I suppose so.”

“And it matches your red dress perfectly. Slip it on now.”

“Okay.” I hurried to the bed and picked up my newly ironed dress and quickly took my clothes off and pulled it on. I had to suck in my breath to get it past my waist and down my hips. “This dress is a lot shorter than I remember it being.” I looked down at my exposed thigh and gulped. “I’m not sure about this, Alice. I’m not a stick you know. Girls like me, with curves shouldn’t wear skintight clothing.”

“Says who?” She shook her head. “You look hot, sexy, beautiful, amazing, and perfect.” She pointed her finger at me. “Fuck those skinny bitches. Every man wants a woman with curves.”

“I don’t know about that.” I laughed.

“Well if he wants a stick, then he’s not for us.” She grinned and pulled on her short, black dress.

“True.”

“Any guy looking for a stick will be disappointed with me.” I giggled. “I’ll never be a stick, my boobs are way too big.”

“Men love big boobs.”

“Well mine haven’t helped me much yet.”

“They will tonight.” She gazed at my partially exposed boobs. “Vaboom vaboom.”

“Thanks, Alice.” I shook my head.

“I’m ready, I think.” She pulled on her heels and then looked at me. “What about you?”

“Yeah, I guess I’m ready.” I nodded and grabbed a handbag from the closet and then slid my feet into my black stilettos. “I hope I don’t fall in these. My feet are already killing me.” I moaned.

“You’ll be fine. Just hold onto my arm.”

“I need alcohol.” I giggled as we made our way out of my bedroom.

“Me too.” She agreed. “I want to get drunk tonight.”

“I want to get slizzard.” I said.

“What’s slizzard?” She asked me in confusion and I looked and her and laughed.

“I have no idea.” I shrugged. “I just heard that term recently and thought it sounded good.”

“It does. It sounds cool. Here’s to us getting slizzard.”

“Slizzard baby.” We linked arms and made our way to the front door.

“Liv.” Aiden’s voice boomed through the house as I opened the front door.

“Yes.” I stopped and rolled my eyes.

“Come into the living room please.”

“Why?”

“We want to see you before you go out.”

“Ugh.” I looked at Alice and we both made faces at each other. “He is so frigging annoying. He needs to get married and have kids already. Oops.” I made a face as I looked at Alice.

“It’s fine.” She gave me a lopsided smile. “I’m sure he’ll make a good father.”

“Let’s face the army and then leave.” I said with an exasperated sigh and we walked towards the living room. “Good evening everyone.” I said as we walked into the room. All eyes fell to Alice and I and I almost laughed at the different expressions on everyone’s faces. Aiden looked stunned, Henry looked impressed, Gabby looked pissed, Chett looked bored, Scott looked excited and Xander, well Xander looked brooding. I could feel his eyes surveying my entire body and I had to tell myself to resist looking at him again.

“So where are you two off to then?” Aiden stood up and walked over to us.

“A bar.”

“What bar?” He asked, this time his eyes looked slightly angry. I wondered if he would ever get over the need to have to know everything.

“I think we’re going to Beach Lagoon.” I said finally.

“Okay, down on Fifth Street?” He asked again.

“Yes Sir.” I nodded and then saluted him.

“Funny.”

“If mom and dad don’t find the need to stay up and ask me, why do you care?”

Aiden stared at me for a few seconds and then turned to Alice. “You look very nice this evening.”

“Thanks.” She blushed as she answered him.

“Are you going to be warm enough in that dress?” He stared at her long expanse of naked leg and bare shoulders and she nodded.

“I’m pretty sure the alcohol will keep me warm.”

“Who’s DD?” He looked back at me with a frown.

“We’re going to take uber there and back.” I tried not to roll my eyes. “We’re not irresponsible you know. We did make it to twenty two with some brains.”

“I just wanted to make sure you didn’t want a ride there and back.”

“I can drive you if you want.” Xander spoke up then and stood up.

“Oh you don’t need to do that.” Gabby sounded annoyed as she glared at me. So much for her I’m sorry shtick. I knew she wouldn’t be able to fake a sweet personality for long.