Chapter 16: Party Pooper

POV: Gabby

Word Count: 4507

May 9, 2009

I’d gotten up with Zac and gone into the studio, they were preparing for Hanson Day next weekend but because he really wouldn’t allow me to do anything I had agreed to spend the day with the girls. Abby, Nicole, Stella, Heather and Sierra. We were going to catch a movie, they had chosen X-Men origins: Wolverine and then it was a gathering at Heather’s party house for a celebration for Nicole. Sierra had basically told Zac not to expect me at home and that she’d make damn sure I was safe.

We got to the studio before the sun even rose and since it was so late when we got home I curled up on the sofa in the control room, it was super comfortable and I was easily back asleep. Yet, I should have stayed awake. I’d fallen asleep fine but the dreams were off the chart. It was Zac that woke me up about eight.

“Hey, you’re okay!”

I was confused, concerned, and terrified, he sat down and held me tightly for several minutes. I could see Taylor and Isaac standing on the other side of the little partition, they looked very worried. I just let Zac sit here and hold me until I wasn’t violently shaking or terrified.

“Are you okay? We heard you screaming down the hallway. Scared us, we thought someone got inside.” Isaac said.

I really couldn’t say why I was screaming but I nodded. “Really bad dream, that’s all.”

“What was it about?” Zac asked.

I looked at him because I couldn’t tell him without them finding out what we weren’t ready to tell.

“I’d rather not say.”

Isaac held his hands up. “We’ll go to the front, you two can talk. It’s probably not something we need to hear anyway.”

God bless them for being so nice and understanding at times, even though I am sure they’ll ask him once I’m not here. He waited several minutes giving them plenty of time to get away.

“What were you dreaming about?”

“It started really normal, I was just swimming in a pool. Nothing felt weird or odd, water was cool and the sun was out. Then I went under the surface and I couldn’t get back up, there was this…form of a baby. I couldn’t make any details and I couldn’t get any closer, I couldn’t…”

“Slow down Gabby, I can’t make out what you’re saying that well.”

I took another moment. “I knew the baby needed help but I couldn’t do anything, I couldn’t move and I couldn’t…”

Again he pulled me super close to him and I felt the warm soft kisses to my forehead.

“It’s a dream honey, it’s nothing else. You’re fine.”

“It didn’t feel like that!”

“It’s a dream and the OB cautioned you and so did Dr. Cortez, she said they could appear as good or bad. It’s not a sign or anything, it’s just a dream.”

I laid my head on his shoulder. “It’s not the first time I’ve had dreams like that. I went to your mom because I was dreaming my drawings, cracking cribs and flooding things. I just…”

“What you need is a distraction, which should be arriving any minute now.”

“I don’t know about that.”

He moved my head to face him. “You are fine. There is nothing wrong with you or the baby. It was just a dream and nothing more. It’s not a sign, it’s not a guarantee. Enjoy the day.”

He kissed me and then got up, I went with him to the front and he made up something just to satisfy them, said I’d been dreaming about Simon chasing me. It was plausible and the same story I gave Sierra when she showed up at nine and Taylor mentioned it. The guys had plans for Isaac also, Zac had warned me earlier this week because he was certain strippers would be there and he didn’t want me to get mad, they however were going somewhere else and Nicole was having another one next Saturday but none of us could attend because of Hanson Day.

Heather was the designated driver today and she’d showed up in her Mercedes Benz, I got in the back and Sierra got in too. We were doing the manicure/pedicure thing first, I had done these before but not often because I was use to doing it myself. This was nice though and I went with a clear coat for me, the other girls chose colors and Sierra went black. We were here close to two hours before we went over to the movie theatre.

“Starving!” I said.

I hadn’t had breakfast like them and now, starving was not a joke.

“Get nachos!” Sierra said.

Nachoes? That was way under what I wanted so while they got popcorn, drinks and maybe candy. I went with a little of everything including three pickles. The cashier was even confused.

“You weren’t kidding, were you?” Sierra asked.

“No…I we had dinner at like six yesterday and I haven’t eaten since.”

“No wonder you’re starving.” Abby said.

We got our snacks and headed to the room where we got seats and settled in. I’d opted for a seat near the end in case I needed to run for any reason. The movie itself was awesome, I liked the action of the movie, Wolverine might be my favorite Xman now. I didn’t mention that I would be coming back to see this movie tomorrow night, Zac wanted to see it also. I actually finished everything but some of the cheese. When the credits rolled I went to get up and a really bad dizzy spell hit me and I just sat down and somehow managed to flip the container over onto my clothes.

“Damnit!” I said.

“What happen? Did you stub your toe?” Abby asked.

“No..worse, I just spilled nachos and pickle juice all over my shirt and shorts feels like it.”

“Oh no! You can change when you get to the house.” Heather said.

“Shit! I didn’t even bring clean clothes. Can we hop by the apartment?”

“I need to let them inside.” Heather said.

“I can take you. I have my car and that way they can head to the house.” Abby said.

“Sure you don’t mind?”

“I don’t.”

I was at the mall, I could simply buy another shirt but the bra was also wet and if I bought one of them they’d question me, so I went with Abby instead of Heather and Sierra and she and I went to the apartment.

“You could have bought one.”

“My bra is wet too, and I’m feeling the sticky. That is irritating.”

“Could have bought a bra too, I’d offer one of mine but they won’t fit, it seems you filled out a bit there.”

“Nope, same size as always.”

She didn’t comment but she did look at me but she parked in the same spot Zac parks in and we both got out, I was going to wash off also. We walked up-stairs but I paused at the steps. Sitting in front of the door was a box that was about the size of a camera.

“Expecting a package?”

“No. But that wouldn’t fit in our box anyway, but they usually leave them with the guard there.”

I picked it up and noticed it was addressed to me, no return address and no postage. It wasn’t mailed to the house, someone had left it. I went inside and opened it. Inside the box was another figurine, another crystal one. This was another bear, with a pink bow above the ear and a pink heart. The little sheet of paper had handwriting on it, my full name gracefully across the front. I picked it up.

I just want you. That’s it. All your flaws, mistakes, smiles, giggles, jokes and even sarcasm. Everything.

I just want you.

I swallowed but Abby took it before I could stop her and then she smiled. “Zac really is a romantic at heart, mailing you cute little things. Does he do this all the time?”

“Yeah. He usually does.”

No one else knew about the packages but the boys and I. Because we assumed it was a fan sending them I just hadn’t said anything. But, this message couldn’t be a thank you. This message clearly said it was not just some fan. It had to be Simon.

“I’m going to change shirts and clean my boobs.”

“Okay.”

I went to the bathroom and took the dirty clothes off, washed off the stickiness and pickle juice. I had to change my bottom too, the shorts had pickle juice on them. I tossed them onto the counter and then went and got clean clothes.

“Hey Gabs is it okay to be in the bedroom?”

“Yeah, I gotta change completely. Any suggestions?”

I did find clean underwear and put that on but I wasn’t sure what to wear, I didn’t freak when she appeared at the door.

“Really Gabs? Sure, Sierra would love that but the rest of us would like more.”

“Trying to decide.”

“Go with your tie dye shorts I got and a t-shirt.”

“There actually dirty.”

She dug through my side and found a pair of black khaki shorts and a purple and grey shirt, which fit well even if it felt like the boobs weren’t fitting in the shirt. Those tye dye shorts were hanging in the back side with another pair, but I couldn’t wear them because they were too tight.

“Pack your overnight bag!”

I got pajamas and my toothbrush and stuff, hair brush and even something for tomorrow and then we headed to the front. I left the items on the counter and as we drove to Heather’s I sent Zac a message about it, including what was said.

Perhaps we should contact Mabis Monday and let him know about these items. Even if there Simon. Are you sure that one wasn’t mailed?

Positive. No postage anywhere. I think you’re right, I’m not sure it’s Simon but if it is then he needs to know. If not, then I need to know who is sending them.

Okay – um..why did you go to the house? Did something happen? Nothing…bad right?

Some teenagers ran into me at the mall, soda and shake on my clothes. I came home to change…no, nothing bad happened just that. I left the box and contents on the counter. Everything going well there?

I am soooo tired, but we’re heading out soon for Ike’s party.

Enjoy his party, are you staying with them?

Yes. I’ll come by tomorrow and get you from Heather’s. Have a good time Gabriella. : -)

Gonna be really hard, since they bought a boatload of alcohol and I can’t even sip any of it.

Tell them the doctor said no alcohol for a bit maybe..a test results was ‘abnormal’ and they want to be sure. I mean, a positive result isn’t normal so… *kisses*

Good point! I may have too because I know Sierra won’t back down easily. We’re almost at Heather’s. *hugs and kisses* don’t work too hard!

I got a hug and kiss emoticon and then nothing.

“What did he say?”

“Have fun, he’ll pick me up tomorrow.”

“There doing something for Isaac tonight right?”

“Yeah, low-key too just a few friends at Ike’s place.”

She parked behind Heather’s car and we went inside. They already had drinks ready for us both when we came inside, handing them to us smiling. It was just three in the afternoon and the drinks she was making were strong.

“Welcome to the party.” Heather said.

I could smell the vodka in the drink so I just sat it down but Abby took a sip of hers and smiled. “Yum.”

Heather looked at mine and I held up my bag. “Where am I staying?”

“My room.” Sierra said.

She was standing at the counter, cutting up lettuce for salads.

“Where are you staying?” I asked.

“My room.” She replied.

“Sierra, that’s not going to work.”

“Relax, Zac already knows where you’ll be sleeping and with a firm sleep is all you better do in that room he was fine. House is too big and open for you to be in a room alone.”

“She can bunk with me. I doubt I’ll be leaving.” Abby said.

“That’s a better idea. No offense Sierra but I don’t think he’d be as fine after the fact.”

She rolled her eyes. “In that case whatever room you want.”

Abby went and got her bag and we both chose a room on the second floor, about mid-ways down. I left my bag on the bed and so did she. We then went downstairs, I ignored the drink which Abby eventually picked it up and drank it herself.

I was constantly snacking on the veggie trays, fruit trays, and other things laid out, I wasn’t even realizing it.

“Are you fucking starving? We can cook dinner early.” Sierra said.

“No…I’m not.”

“You’ve done nothing but eat since you got here, you have finished most of the vegetable tray. Not that I care, I have a shit ton of stuff. But, just…it’s not like you.” Sierra said.

“Hey, the girls been working with the boys for weeks. Do you know how often they slow down or stop? They’ve probably starved her.” Stella said.

“Ditto. I don’t know how they do it, I go there for the day and usually they break for lunch but with Hanson Day or tours, they can easily work 15 hours before realizing they haven’t eaten in twelve.” Nicole said.

Sierra just looked at me. “I guess, but damn if there starving you call me. I’ll bring you lunch.”

I shrugged, snagged another carrot. I completely forgot to bring a bathing suit, but I doubted mine would fit anyway, considering most of my bras didn’t. But, sitting on the side was out of the question with Heather who dragged me to her room to get one, even waited on me. I was glad that breast wise, she was a little bigger so the suits fit well. Yet, I noticed that Sierra stared a bit more. The other’s didn’t seem to notice or care, then again aside from Heather and Sierra, the rest here preferred men.

The cooler water was so nice though, considering I’d been feeling hot since the temperatures began to rise. Her pool was heated, but she must have had it on a low setting. I wasn’t drinking though and Sierra kept trying to give me mixed drinks and I asked for tea. Yet she went to add Rum.

“Just tea.” I called.

“Come on Kitten, you haven’t had anything since you arrived. Abby drank the one we handed you.”

“I don’t want any alcohol.”

She paused. “You don’t?”

“No.”

“Why? What’s going on?”

“The doctor did blood work and some came back off, she wants me to not have any alcohol before a retest, I can’t drink anything right now. I’m fine with that.”

“Oh..is everything okay?”

“Yeah, she just wants to be sure.”

She backed off but I don’t think she bought the excuse, it really was a decent excuse though. We were mostly just floating around on floats or in my case the edge of the pool under the board in the shade.

“Game time. Come on Gabby since she seems sooo comfortable.” Heather said.

“I am I am..what game?” I asked.

“Modified version of have you ever. We’ll split into team and the losing team cooks dinner.”

Everyone was game for that and she split us, putting Abigail and Stella on my team, which they were sitting near me anyway and then she had Nicole and Sierra who were laying on floats sunning and she was in her tube.

“So, anyone who has done what the questions asks, gets a point. If you haven’t, you get nothing. Voting questions winner gets three for the team. Clear?”

We all agreed it was clear and she started.

“Who here has given a blowjob to any guy while he was driving?”

Show of hands said that myself, Heather, Nicole, and Sierra had.

“Seriously? Is that even possible?” Abby asked.

I giggled. “It is, but the steering wheel can be a bitch.”

Sierra smiled. “Who here has been with a woman in a sexual way?”

Heather, Sierra, and I raised our hands but Nicole’s hand caused me to blink.

“You’ve been with a girl?” I asked.

“It was college and I was curious. I think I had three encounters total. I much prefer men.”

She then smiled. “Who has had a consensual three-some with any combination of people?”

Her hand rose, mine, Sierra, Heathers and then Abby.

“Abigail!” I said.

She blushed. “Two guys. It wasn’t Max though, it was some guys at the college.”

“So naughty and you didn’t even tell me.”

She blushed. “My turn, whose participated in bondage? Any level.”

Everyone’s hand went up on that one.

“Aren’t we a frisky bunch. Granted my experience was pretty recent.” Stella said.

She appeared thoughtful for a few moments, thinking of a questions. “Who here has ever masturbated while driving a vehicle?”

Her hand went up but the rest of us just rather stared at her.

“How on earth is that fucking possible?” Sierra asked.

“None of you have ever done that?”

“Not while driving. Speak.” I said.

“Well, you can use your fingers if you’re not actively driving, but vibrators work wonders. So, on that note, whose masturbated while riding in a car?”

Abby and I were the only two.

“Sierra come on, really?”

“Never in a car when it was moving.”

“No fun. How old were you the first time you had sex?”

They all said 16, I was the only one at 14, which got my team 3.

“Whose watched porn? Yes answers are a point.” Heather asked.

Well, that was a no brainer as we all had at some point. Sierra considered for several moments what to ask.

“Have you ever had phone sex?”

Sierra, Abby and I raised our hands.

“Gabby, you have?” Abby asked.

“Yeah…”

“Had to be Zac too, because you rarely had a phone before then.”

I just smiled because he really was the only one I had.

“Anyone been caught having sex?” I asked.

Ironically, none of us had ever been caught having sex. That was probably a good thing then.

“Whose taken pictures or video?”

Sierra and I were the only two to raise our hands. Even Heather was a little shocked.

“You both?” She asked.

“Only time I allowed pictures or videos was with her.” Sierra said.

“Wait…pictures of the two of you having sex exist?” Heather asked.

“I don’t have them, Newton only gave me Tera. Do you?”

“He sent them to me, I put them up. I figured with you being with Zac he wouldn’t want to see those.”

Ironically he had asked, but I didn’t have them so maybe I’d ask later.

“Whose done anal sex?” Heather asked.

Stella, Nicole, and I raised our hands.

“Whose had sex in public?” Nicole asked.

Everyone’s hands went up. But as I was thinking about it, I’d pretty much done everything and I was sure I was leading.

“Zac ever do anal with you?” Sierra asked.

“No, hasn’t even asked or anything.”

“So, you three that are engaged or married to Hanson. Are they any good in bed, seriously? No points and answer will never leave the pool.” Heather said.

It was a unanimous yes from all three of us, I looked at Abby. “Andrew good in bed?”

She smiled. “Much better than the others.”

“Alright, winners are Stella, Gabby and Abby. Guess you ladies get to chill while the rest of us cooks!” Heather said.

“Nicole should not be cooking, I’ll take her place.” I said.

“Aww, it’s okay.” She said.

“Nope. You are the guest.”

We got out and dried off a bit, I changed back into my clothes and then helped them with the chicken and sides, we then sat down about 6:45 for dinner and then afterwards we gave her the presents we’d gotten.

“Guys you didn’t have too.”

“Sure we did.” We said.

We got a lot of just normal gifts, clothes and even some sexy things like the green one she bought when she was with me.

“You know Ike will love this. He cries over the other one.”

I laughed. “I figured he’d appreciate that too.”

It was about fifteen minutes later that the doorbell rang. Heather got really excited and got up. Sierra moved Nicole to a chair and it wasn’t long before we knew why. A zookeeper came in, in a suit that hugged all the right places.

“Damn…” Abby said.

“No shit… Can we be untaken for the night?” I asked.

“No…damnit!” She said.

A woman came in after him with a cheetah costume on, no doubt she was here for Sierra and Heather, which were much less excited about men. The last guy had a lion costume on, it was also tight in the right places but his entire face was covered. They of course spent more time with Nicole, except the girl her focus was more Heather and Sierra where as the guys spent more time with the rest of us. The guys were fucking hot and I think they really got to Stella because she called it quits about 9:45. Yet, she was very drunk, Abby wasn’t far behind her. Nicole was pretty entranced with the zoo keeper which left the lions attention on me.

Despite the fact that he was nice looking, toned abs and strong looking chest he wasn’t really doing anything to me. I felt much hornier when the cheetah was in my lap. He was kind of making me feel a little uncomfortable. For starters he kept touching me, arms, thighs, even went for the open area of cleavage! There was a fresh looking tattoo on his right rib cage, it looked like Chinese lettering but given that he hadn’t said a single word since he came in, I didn’t ask.

What really made me uncomfortable was the obvious erection he had, clearly visible because of the suit even if he wasn’t that huge. I felt really uncomfortable with that because the zoo keeper even when he was all up in my lap didn’t have that issue and this guy was way closer than I really appreciated. The third time I removed his ‘paw’ from my breast Sierra must have saw him, I really was glad she called him over to her, but I could have sworn he growled when she did.

I got my phone and went to the kitchen.

How did Ike’s party go?

It went…long? We’re still up but most are heading home. How is hers?

Interesting…I just…I kind of wish I was home. She had zoo keeper themed strippers, 2 men 1 woman.

We had playboy playmates basically, bunny ears and all. Did nothing for me…you?

Nothing. Although…if you want to come get me I am sure you can…

I really really wish I could but I’ve had way too much to drink… :- ( rain check?

Boo…did you really say it was okay for me to sleep in Sierra’s room with her?

I did…I know she’ll kick ass.

Well…I chose Abby. She’s *very* drunk…I don’t know that she’d really pay attention to “not available”. But you get some rest and rain check for sure – tomorrow no excuses.

Calendar cleared. I’ll call you before I head over.

I laid the phone down after a smile return and the strippers were gathering clothes, apparently their time was up. Heather handled all the tips, giving each a check that I was sure was way more than we’d ever provide with ones. The lion did not say a word but nodded and then they left.

“You okay Kitten?”

“Yeah, I just…he was making me uncomfortable.”

“Heather saw him, they weren’t suppose to touch us.”

“Yeah, well he didn’t listen. Anyway, I’m tired I think I’m going up-stairs.”

“Okay. I’m um…going to Heather’s room. Don’t come running if you hear screaming.”

“You should just tell her.” Heather said.

She picked up her drink and downed it, I was shocked she was even still standing. Nicole looked glazy eyed on the couch.

“Tell me what?” I asked.

“We have decided to officially be together.” Sierra said.

“Good, you deserve to be happy. I’ll get Nicole to her bedroom.”

Heather ended up helping me get her drunk self to the bedroom and shoes off. I didn’t bother to change her, she then came with me down the hallway.

“You’ll be safe here, no one knows what room you’re in and the alarm is set to high.”

“Thank you.”

She leaned in and nudged me. “Zac ever want a three-some?”

I giggled. “He does but we did talk about it and given how we ended up married and the time we’ve been together, it’s better if we just wait. It’s not something he has to have.”

“Well, you talk some damn sense into him and we can all get together.”

“You take your horny self to Sierra.”

She smiled and skipped down the hallway, I went into the bedroom quietly. Abby was already in bed so I went to the bathroom and changed then came back. I laid down and was almost comfortable when my phone went off, so I checked the message.

Before I fall asleep, I always picture what it would feel like to fall asleep in your arms. I bet it’s the best feeling in the world. He doesn’t deserve to have that feeling…

The number was local but not a number I knew.

I think you have the wrong number…

No – It’s right Gabriella. Sleep well.

I stared at the phone for several minutes before I laid it down. Odds are it was just Simon. But, as I laid there I really wished Zac could have come here. Abby turned over and I found she was awake.

“You okay?”

“No. I kind of wish Zac was here. Abby…he didn’t send the package to the house.”

“He didn’t?”

“No. I suspect it was Simon but I’m not sure. But..I got a message.”

I showed her the message and she frowned. “I’m sure he’s unable to come get you.”

“He’s is.”

“Come here. You know men are my weakness.”

It really did feel weird to be that close to her in a bed, but my back against her felt safer, not as safe as with Zac.

“I won’t let anyone take you and I am sure Heather secured the property before joining whoever.”

“She did.”

“You’re safe here. Sleep well, you look tired.”

I settled my head down on the pillow and while it took longer than normal, it wasn’t an excessive amount of time before I was asleep.