"Adrienne!" Cindy, her mother yelled from the kitchen, preparing for a quiet evening home with her husband. Her short blond hair was sticking to her pale complextion as she slaved over the boiling pot. "Danny's here!"

"Send him in," Adrienne bellowed back, giving herself the once-over in her closet mirror. Her blue halter top, sequence sparaticially clinging onto it was a perfect fit. Her hair, her eyes were now the same ginger shade of brown, juss a little darker than her skin. Her body was all curves. Straighten brown hair flowed gracefully almost to her shall we say, booty? Danny strolled in and stopped at the door frame, his blonde hair parted nicely and his grey eyes fixated on Adrienne. Adrienne glaced at him and threw him a little "hi". He stood there amazed. She looked back up after her silver hoop earrings were put in their proper place. "Do I have a booger in my nose or something?" Adrienne implored, slipping on her black boots.

"No, it's not that," Danny laughed, snapping him out of his transe. "I just have never seen your hair straight before."

"There's a first time for everything, Danielson," Adrienne responded, ripping her black jacket from her white closer door. "Now let's boogey."

After picking up Chris and Danny's girlfriend, Vanessa, the small grey Honda Accord rested in front of Erik's apartment. They all got out anxiously, awaiting the events of the evening with open arms.

"Your hair looks really nice tonight," Chris whispered to Adrienne as they awaited for Erik to answer their knocks in the crisp September air.

"Thanks...Your hair looks perfect, as always," Adrienne snickered as Erik peeked his head out of the pumping oven of a home.

"Guys, and ladies," he welcomed them, smiling ear to ear. His black spikes weren't quite defined as Chris's, but always made the girls swoon. The music was blaring, almost making their ear drums pop. Colors blinked everywhere. Everyone was in a world of their own; a world of booze and body-bumping. "I hope I can get a dance with you later, Rina?" Erik asked, resting his lips atop of her hand.

"I hope," Adrienne repeated, a small smile creeping upon her face like the first chill of winter. Vanessa smiled at Erik's gesture, her black hair being pushed behind her shoulders by Danny's kisses.

The 4 friends made their way into the livingroom which was morphed into the hippest dance club. The darkness was soon clashing with a rainbow of strobe and flashy lights. The stood in the doorway, taking in everyone's sense of "live it up." The bass was pumping so hard, you could feel it flowing through your chest. "I need a beer," Chris announced, cutting between Adrienne and Vanessa like a hot knife and butter. "Do you want one?" He shouted to Adrienne.

"No, I'll get one later," Adrienne told him with a slight smile.

"Danny," Vanessa yelled over the music, "Can you get me a beer? I need to talk with Adrienne."

Danny nooded as he friskly followed Chris to the kegger :p. Vanessa took Adrienne by the arm and lead her to a white and light blue-striped couch in a far extremity of the room. They layed their coats on a lone chair. They sat down attempting to have a conversation.

"You and Erik?" Vanessa boisterously implored with a smirk, crossing her legs.

"Please," Rina begged, hitting Vanessa in the arm. "He may be hot and nice and all...but he seems so shallow..."

"All I know is," Vanessa continued, fixing the straps of her white Ambercrombie tank top, "You need to find someone. I mean, it's been...Oh, I don't know how long since..."

"I'm not looking for a boyfriend at the moment," Rina interrupted, scanning the dance area, "He's there...somewhere...I'm not going to just worry about finding him. He'll come to me..."

"What a fantasy! Honey," Vanessa replied, comfortly tapping her shoulder, "You know I've always looked out for you. But these days, if the girl doesn't make the first move, there's no hope..."

"Here you are," Danny reappeared with a red cup full of foaming liquid. Vanessa thanked him gratefully and took a luscious sip.

"Let's dance," Chris suggested, slurping the contents of the cup and tossing it on the end table. He whisked Adrienne to her feet as the night drew longer...

If you could dance sex, that what every one was dancing. It was like a Ricky Martin video that night. Shouts, hollers and even silent conversation permeated through everyone. Music was universal, making everyone mingle out of their own "kind". Chris and Adrienne were lost in the music and the seduction. Both of their eyes had a drunken twinkle blinking in them as they grinded softly. His steamy breath hugged Adrienne's neck as she secretly smiled. Vanessa and Danny took a rest on the couch, involved in the middle of a make-out session. That night was like a dream (or maybe even a nightmare) for some.

"I have ta peee," Chris informed Adrienne with a slur and he unwillingly let go. Adrienne nooded in understandment as Erik saw the opprotunity from across the room to be with Rina. He slipped through the crowd and laced his arms around Adrienne's waist. She peered at him, a little lightheaded as the music commanded them to dance like a militant.

After a few numbers, Adrienne excused herself from Erik's come-ons. She was feeling a little sick having consumed 5 beers that night. She hazily made her way to the bathroom after pushing through the groping masses. She fumbled her hands against the white walls and flicked the switch for the bathroom. She staggered slightly toward the white sink and switched on the cold water. Rina splashed the water on her face, taking in deep breaths as water penetrated her pores. Her pin-straight hair was starting to curl because of the sweat and humidity stenching up the air. 'What are you doing, Rina?' her hint of reason asked her cluttered mind, staring at the reflection of a stranger in the mirror. 'You know your limits.' She rubbed her eyes and blinked as the reflection started to morph back into her own self.

She made out of the bathroom and back to the party scene. She needed to rest, but she couldn't find Danny or Vanessa or Chris. Trying to find them was like trying to find that box of Cracker Jacks wth the diamond ring nestling inside. The music was defeaning to her ears as she tried to choke down the pain. She pushed her way through the crowd as a lone bedroom came into view. She let out a sigh of relief as she slowly ajared the door. She stopped, concentrating on seeing what was in the room. She let out a hungry smile, lust shining in her eyes. She slipped in the bedroom and closed the door.