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Our principal nodded. “This is exactly why I wanted to discuss this. We could just keep a full day.”
Maggie gasped again. “And deprive these kids of an incredible opportunity?” She threw her hands in the air, upset.
“So, make it a field trip,” I blurted out, suggesting something that could fix the entire dilemma. Elysia looked at me, her mouth gaping open. I almost never said anything during any meeting. Ever.
“What?” our principal asked, facing me with his eyes wide. Stunned.
I took a deep breath and glanced around the room. “I’m just saying, if we turn it into a field trip, then we wouldn’t have to count it as a half day. And I know I could make up some assignment to go with so it could be educational, like an essay or something.”
“Except that would insinuate that we condone the band’s deviant behavior. The way those boys on stage…gyrate and just…flirt with each other and the crowd,” Hubert grumbled.
I rolled my eyes. “It’s for family night. Any of that ‘deviant’ stuff won’t happen until the next concert. And even if it happens, the kids are going whether you accept it or not, so why not use it for some good PR?”
“I bet you enjoy their music.” He glared at me.
“Cosette enjoys classical music, I’ll have you know. She’s brought me some amazing recommendations before,” Maggie interjected, defending me.
“Thank you, Maggie.” I smiled at her, but I didn’t confirm or deny anything.
“Well, if we don’t have any other suggestions, I like Cosette’s idea,” our principal said, and Hubert frowned but said nothing. “If there are kids that aren’t going to attend, make sure you have them be able to complete your assignments in a different way or offer them an alternative. School will be released after our usual third period, so I’ll send out a shortened full day schedule by the beginning of next week. Any questions?”
No one spoke, and we were finally dismissed. I bid Elysia a simple see you tomorrow and scurried out of the building. Time to go get drunk.
Chapter 19
Swaying, I giggled as Sydney squealed. She splashed in the pool while I attempted to walk down the brick pathway to the edge without spilling my drink. Music blared over the speakers, the light breeze dancing through the trees along the far edge of the property. A couple workers trimmed the hedges while we partied. Sydney’s parents’ mansion rose behind us; the giant patio that she’d transformed into a stage sparkled in the sunlight.
The girls lounged and splashed in the water, screaming and gossiping about stuff I’d long since forgotten. Everything was a bit blurry as I stumbled along, downing another burning swig of alcohol.
I’d accomplished my one mission. I was blissfully drunk and feeling warm all over. The sun was just beginning to set as the strap of my swimsuit cover slid off my shoulder.
“Your turn, Cosi!” Sydney squealed, waving from the crystal blue water.
“For what?” I slurred, nearly tipping over on my ass. Giggling, I caught myself on the wicker pool chair and pushed myself upright.
“If you could only do one sex thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?” Megan shouted as the floatie she was lounging on drifted slowly across the surface.
“Shit.” One foot slid across the cement, and my bum crashed against the pool edge. Laughing, I chugged the rest of my drink that I’d managed to save. “What was your answer?”
“Doggy style,” Megan replied with a grin.
“Which I thought was a lame answer,” Sydney shouted, and Megan rolled her eyes.
“Come on, Cosi!” Katie shouted, sipping on her glass. Sitting upright, I awkwardly pulled myself up from the ground and stumbled to the edge of the pool.
“Oh, I don’t know.” I squinted, looking at the blurry edge that was swimming back and forth.Asher between my legs in any way.His face between them, his tongue stroking, intense desire burning in his gaze. Any wicked thing that Asher wanted to do would be my answer.
“You going to get in?” Sydney grinned, knowing how absolutely drunk I was.
“No, ma’am,” I slurred, and reached one foot forward. Sitting down on the edge was turning out to be more complicated than I thought it would be.
“Answer the question!” Katie yelled again.
“Her answer will probably be lamer than Megan’s. Danny doesn’t seem exactly adventurous,” Rachel taunted, pushing some of her curly, black hair behind her ear.
“Sssshut up, bitch. I’ve had my fair share.” I finally managed to plunk myself down on the edge and grinned in satisfaction.
“Like what?” Sydney began laughing in complete disbelief.
