"Still think he's shy?" Asher asked as he took Chase's now empty seat. Chase had gone to grab us drinks, and Lauren was now dancing with Tommy.

"Is that the reason you invited me?" I asked him, the lightbulb turning on in my head.

"Maybe." Asher basically confirmed. "So, what did you think?"

"Honestly? I thought you guys were great. I loved the song." I smiled as I remembered Chase's singing. "Is it about the girl Lauren told me about?"

"What girl?" Asher raised his eyebrows. 

"Lauren said that Chase, and I quote, 'only has eyes for one girl."' I felt my lips turn down as I remembered his embarrassment when she said that, it must be one hell of a girl. I don't know why my stomach turned uneasy at thought. I glanced back up at Asher who was eyeing me in amusement.

"Oh yeah. That girl." He smirked at me.

I shook off the heaviness in my chest. "Speaking of girls." I started, letting my gaze travel over to Bella, who was dancing against Isla by the edge of the pool. I watched as Asher's eyes travelled in the same direction, his eyes slightly glazing over as he intently watched Bella. "What do you think of Bella?"

"What do I think of her? She's perfect, Indie, clearly. I don't think I have a real shot with her, though." Asher said, his eyes not moving from her.

"No? She seems pretty into you tonight." I mused, noting how Bella caught Asher's gaze and seductively winked.

"I wouldn't just want one night with her, Indie. She's not that type of girl." Asher flicked his chin up at her, causing her to grin.

"So? What makes you think you can't have that with her?"

"Probably for the same reason that Chase doesn't think he has a chance with... that girl. Different social circles." Asher glanced back towards me, lost in thought.

"Well, I can't speak for Chase's girl, but I know Bella doesn't give a shit about social circles." It was true after all, Bella actually gravitated more towards people that weren't in our immediate circle.

"Really?" Asher asked and I could hear the excitement in his voice as I nodded. "So what about you? I don't recall you ever dating outside of your bubble."

"My bubble?" I frowned. "I've only really dated Evan."

"What about Micheal Gallagher?" Asher asked.

My face ticked up in surprise. "Micheal Gallagher? What, from 8th grade?" Micheal and I had hung out for a month or so, he was on the football team with Evan until he transferred schools.

Asher nodded. "Not to mention, that Kyle guy from the soccer team, Leo, that douche Vince that graduated last year."

I titled my face at him, surprised he knew all this. "I didn't really date those guys. How did you know all of that?"

Asher smirked. "Let's just say, someone close to me is very interested in your dating habits."

"Why are you talking about Indie's dating habits?" Chase asked Asher as he sat beside me, passing me a red cup filled with root beer.

"Great question, Chase." I smiled at him, getting a small smile in return. "Asher knows the name of every guy who I've ever talked to." I teased.

"I have my sources." Asher grinned at Chase.

"Careful Asher, you might lead me to believe you're nursing a brutal crush on me." I joked with him, giggling.

Asher chuckled. "Not a chance, sweetheart."

I raised my brow at him. "Oh, my wounded ego." I turned towards Chase, laughing and resting my palm on his chest, "you have to hype me up now, Chase."

Chased laughed, but didn't say anything. "Wow, tough crowd. Fine, fine. I'm sure someone around here will pay me a few pity complements." I went to get up and join Isla and Bella on the dance floor but Chase grabbed my wrist and pulled me back down.

"No, you can stay right here." He muttered as he yanked me close to him.

"Asher, you better go get your girl." I told him, pointing towards Bella who was being hit on by one of the guys Noah was with earlier. I watched as Asher bounded from the bench and strode towards Bella, snaking and arm around her waist as he approached her.

"His girl?" Chase asked from beside me, I turned towards him and watched as he was eyeing Asher and Bella with a furrowed brow.

"Oh yeah, Asher is into her, but he thinks he doesn't has a chance with her because they're from different social circles." I cringed, remembering his words.

"Well, I can see why he would think that." Chase agreed.

"Yeah, Asher told me the girl you like is in a different social circle. Tell me about her." I said as I teasingly poked Chase in the stomach. He smiled and grabbed my hand to stop me, holding my fingers. "Seriously, what's she like?"

"She's, uh, well..." Chase started, flustered.

"Does she go to Lakeview?" I asked, guiding him.

"She does." He muttered.

"How did you meet?" Whoever she was, I could tell Chase really had it bad for her.

"Well, I've known about her for years. Since I moved here in middle school, actually. But, we didn't start talking until recently." Chase said quietly, his eyes flickering over my face.

"Oh yeah? Is she everything you expected?" I asked.

"She's more." He said with a smile.

"Well, she must be really special." I gave him a soft smile back.

"Yeah. She is. Actually..." Chase began but I was suddenly yanked from the bench by Isla, who pulled me towards the dance floor with her. I laughed at her antics before giving Chase a small shrug and mouthing 'sorry'. 

Once we were on the dance floor, I instantly understood why Isla had dragged me here. Crazy Bitch by BuckCherry was playing, one of our favourite party songs, so I wrapped my hands around my two best friends and we danced and sung our hearts out.

***

Chase POV.

I watched Indie dance as if she had cast a spell on me, compelling me into a trance. She looked so carefree, her hands in the air as one of her friends had their hands on her waist, facing her. Indie threw head back as she started to sing the words, twisting her hips as she slowly bent her knees so that she dropped down.

"You're crazy but I like the way you fuck me."

Fuck. That should be illegal.

"I don't know how she hasn't figured it out yet, you stare at her about 95 percent of your life." Lauren mused, I hadn't even realized she sat back down.

I let out a deep sigh. "Probably for the better. I have no chance."

"I wouldn't be so sure, Chase." Lauren said gently.

"You really think that, Lauren? Look at her. She could have anyone." I watched as Noah had approached Indie, and my jaw clenched as he threw his arm over her shoulder.

"Noah's making a move. Go. Don't let him. She would be lucky to have you Chase. Not the other way around." She patted my shoulder and gave me a push.

I sighed and made my way towards the beverage table, quickly pouring a double shot of tequila and downing it, only slightly wincing at the taste. I watched the dance floor. Bella was hunched over to the guy who was in charge of the music, leaning over his phone and seemingly instructing him what song to play next. The song "Gas Pedal" came on as Bella bounced back to Indie and Isla, who cheered when the recognized the song. Bella grabbed Asher, and started dancing on him, Asher looked like he was in absolute heaven.

I willed my feet to move towards the dance floor, my eyes fixed on Noah who was stalking closer to Indie, obviously trying to find a moment to pull her into him.

As I was about to reach them, I felt a hand on my back push me with enough force that I stumbled right into Indie. I grabbed her waist, making sure she didn't fly back. I looked over my shoulder, about to tell whoever just shoved me to fuck themselves, when I saw a very smug Asher, flashing me a thumbs up over Bella's shoulder. 

"Watch it, Chase." Indie said with a laugh, shooting me a wink, not pausing her rhythmic movements for a second.

I hesitated, about to withdraw my hands from her waist, when the alcohol told me to do something else. I tightened my grip. She didn't seem to notice, still dancing, so I pushed my luck and pulled her closer. She looked up at my face, smiling and raising her eyebrows slightly. Then she suddenly turned around, removing my grip from her. I assumed she was about to walk away, but she surprised me as she back into me, close enough that her back was flushed to my chest. She started moving against me, and I was so stunned that I didn't move an inch. She shot me a questioning look over her shoulder, before grabbing my hands and gently placing them on her hips. This time I didn't hesitate when I pulled her closer to me.

Her hips were moving like magic, rolling perfectly with the beat. I gently moved against her, but my jaw dropped as she leaned forward, pressing her perfect ass against me further. I snaked my arm around her neck, gently pulling her up so that she was flush against my chest again. The tequila no doubt providing me with a new found confidence, I opened my hand so my fingers were laid gently around her neck. Using my thumb to softly press her jaw so her head flicked sideways, so I could whisper in her ear. I heard her release a soft gasp, which sent a shock through my stomach.

"Don't start something you can't finish, Indie," I basically growled into her ear, I could hear my own voice husky with lust. She didn't respond, she just turned her head back so she was looking forward and brought one of her hands to rest on my arm that was across her neck, leaving it there while she continued to dance.

When the song ended, she slowly pulled away from me, and I swear I could see a blush on her cheeks. I was about to ask her to go for a walk, feeling pleasantly encouraged, when Bella screamed my name.

"Chase! We need your photography excellence." She skipped up beside me, hand in hand with Asher who was following her like a lost puppy.

"Oh, yes. I need some new pictures on my Instagram, my page is dry." Isla squeaked, grabbing Indie by the hand.

"Alright, I have an idea. Follow me." I said as I began towards the empty pool. I gestured towards it when I arrived, turning so I could gage their reactions. The inside of the pool was completely covered in graffiti, from years and years of parties just like this one.

"Shit, this is so cool." Bella gushed, clapping her hands together. "How do we get down there?"

I pointed to the pool ladder, walking over and climbing the steps and jumping the last couple of feet. "Are you coming?"

I watched as Bella rushed towards the ladder first, making her way down. Asher followed, then Isla. Indie came last, looking unsure. As she reached the last step, she glanced around nervously. I was about to help her, but Asher offered her a hand first. I felt my jaw tense as I saw her hand in his, which was ridiculous even for me. Feeling jealous when I saw Indie with other guys was normal for me, after all she had been paraded around school like she was a trophy by that douchebag Evan for the last year, but being jealous of Asher simply touching her was irrational.

"Chase, you ready?" Indie asked me in her sweet voice, shaking me from my thoughts. She was standing close to me, handing me her phone with a smile. I took it from her grasp and she walked back to the wall of the pool, where Isla and Bella were already standing. I quickly observed the angles, picking the one I thought was best, adjusting the settings to the optimal one.

"Ready." I said. They instantly moved into their poses, Indie pressed her chest on Isla's back, draping her arm over her, and leaning her face over her shoulder, Isla did the same thing to Bella. I quickly snapped the pictures, but my eyes didn't leave Indie's, who was starting at me with what I could have sworn was lust in her eyes.