On the Edge by V.E. Avance Page B

again?” she looks up at the guy that, just moments ago, had his tongue halfway down her throat.
                  “I’m Davis, from the debate team.”
                  “Yea, this is Davis.”
                  “Katherine, it’s time to go.  Have you been drinking?”
                  “Just a little,” she says holding her thumb and index finger up to show she’s had more than a little to drink.
                  “Come on, put your arm around my waist and I’ll help you to the limo.”
                  “Ooooookay!” Katherine practically sings the word. 
                  God, she’s even more annoying drunk.  I didn’t think that was possible.  Tommy meets us on our way out with Chris in tow.  Tommy takes Katherine and helps her out the doors.  If any of us get caught drinking we can lose our privilege of walking during the upcoming graduation ceremony.  Once out the door, Tommy scoops Katherine up and carries her drunken ass to the limo.  Chris climbs in first and Tommy lays Katherine on the seat with her head in Chris’ lap. 
                  The limo driver drops Katherine off at her house first.  Her parents are out of town so I use the hide-a-key to gain entry and Tommy and Chris get Katherine in the house and to her bedroom.  They step out so I can undress her and get her in her pajamas.  I get her tucked into bed and put a trash can next to her.  Tommy comes in with a bottle of water and Ibuprofen.
                  “This is for tomorrow.  She’s going to have one nasty hang over when she wakes up.”
                  “Oh, thanks, babe.”
                  “Anytime, angel,” he says with a wolfish grin.  “Now let’s get Chris home and us back to my place.”
                  I make sure the front door is secure and we climb back into the limo.  Chris doesn’t live far from Katherine, so we have him dropped off in less than ten minutes.  I give him a quick hug accompanied by an apologetic smile for Katherine’s behavior tonight. Tommy shakes his hand and we are back in the limo on our way to Tommy’s apartment.  Last time I stayed with Tommy, it wasn’t exactly a good time.  He was so angry with me.  I am hoping that this overnight visit will be more pleasant than the last time.
                  He unlocks the door and opens it so that I walk in before him.  He grabs a bottle of wine from the fridge and two wine glasses from the cabinet.  He fills the glasses half way and hands me mine.  I’ve never had wine before.  He raises his glass.  “To the most beautiful woman in the world; I love you more than you can ever imagine.”
                  He leans in and gives me a kiss on my lips, clinks his glass against mine and we both sip.  Ugh, it tastes disgusting.  How the hell do people make wine look so appealing?  He chuckles at the sour face I make and sets his glass on the counter.
                  “I’ll be right back.  Stay here, ok?”
                  “Ok, Tommy.”
                  He disappears off into the bedroom.  It’s quiet for a while before I start to hear music playing.  What is he up to?  A few moments later, he’s back by my side.  He takes my glass and places it on the counter next to his and takes my hand and leads me to the bedroom. 
                  “Close your eyes,” he says.
                  I do as I’m told and he lifts me into his strong arms and carries me into the bedroom.  He places me back on the ground and whispers,
                  “Open your eyes, angel.”
                  When my eyes open I am surrounded by the most beautiful scene.  The room is lit by dozens of tiny little candles placed around the entire room.  The bed is covered in rose petals.  I look up at Tommy and