We lost track of time laughing and teasing each other in on our superhero or villain choices. Some how we managed to be sitting so close when we were taking a break I realized Razer's arm was around me and he was staring. I pulled away to put some space between us and looked up at Razer. He really was an incredible looking guy. I finally took notice of his short brown hair styled neatly. His bandanas are definitely hotter.

"Why are you staring at me? Thinking if I'm a superhero or villain?" He laughed. "If that's the case I can definitely tell you what I am."

"I was just thinking how much hotter you are with your bandanna on." Oh my god! I can't believe I just said that. I could feel my face blush.

He laughed out loud. "Well, I didn't expect that out of you."

"Its not like you don't know what you look like." I tried to dismiss his looks. As if I could. If I had been wearing panties they would have melted off by now.

"Oh really? No panties?" He scooted closer.

"Tell me I didn't say that out loud."

"You definitely did. Don't ask me to forget it cause I don't think I will ever do that." He attempted to scoot closer again.

I jumped up and said, "I need a drink. Want one?"

"Sure." He smiled sexily. This man could possibly be the death of me. Or in the very least set my self on fire from the heat of my blushes.

I walked back into the kitchen and hurried over to the counter with the beer. Picking one indiscriminately I chugged it and leaned against the counter. It was then I saw a door leading to the backyard area. When I walked outside I saw a huge pool with a lot of naked and half-naked bodies. I kept close to the side of the house and attempted to avert my eyes from the couple I saw kissing in the shadows. But, when I heard a giggle I recognized who it was and took a closer look. I couldn't believe my eyes, Sam and Sean were making out right there. When I tried to sneak back inside I tripped over a chair. Both of their heads snapped up and recognition lit across their faces.

"I won't say anything." I said quickly and went back inside.

"Jenna!" Lind-Z said coming over to me. "What's wrong?"

"I promised I wouldn't say anything."

"Fine." She said and marched outside. When she came back in she was pissed. "That dumb son of a bitch. Ben better not see or he is going to blow." Just as she said that Ben entered the kitchen with Razer.

"Did I hear my name?" Ben said as Razer came to stand next to me.

"Nope." Lind-Z said.

"Why do you two look like you are up to something? What are you hiding? Jenna, you're a teacher your not allowed to hide anything."

"What the hell are you talking about Ben? Teachers don't have any kind of rules like that. I think your thinking about nuns." Razer said.

"Fine. Don't tell me. I'm going outside." Ben then walked outside and we stood in silence. It only took about a half minute to hear yelling.

Lind-Z and Razer ran outside. I stood in the kitchen listening to screaming and thumps. People rushed outside and then came flooding back in when Sean came marching back in with a bloody face and looked at me.

"Way to keep your word, bitch." Then kept walking to the interior of the house.

Next to come in was Razer holding a screaming and scratching Sam. Ben and Lind-Z were following. I could see Lind-Z whispering to Ben and had her arm around his shoulders as he was slumped forward looking at his bloody knuckles. Sean must have at least gotten in a swing or two because it looked like Ben was getting a shiner.

"Just shut up, Sam." Lind-Z said.

"I will not! How could you do that to Sean? He is worth ten times the rest of you." She screamed. Lind-Z walked right over to Sam and punched her, knocking her out cold.

"Razer, can you put this trash in my room?" Ben said.

"Are you sure?" Lind-Z questioned.

"Yes."

Razer picked up Sam and left the room with her. Ben walked over to the near by ice bucket and picked some ice out. After wrapping it in a towel he sat on a stool by me and put his head on the counter.

"I'm sorry, Ben." I said rubbing Ben's back.

"I understood why Lind-Z didn't tell me but why didn't you say something? There wasn't a reason for you to protect them." Ben got up and left the kitchen.

"I'm going to go talk to Sean. I'm really sorry your first after party turned into such a mess. I will be back as soon as I can." Lind-Z left in search of Sean.

I decided that I needed a break from all the drama. Going back outside and finding a table to sit and chill sounded perfect. I grabbed a cup and filled it with water. My buzz was killed and I didn't have it in me to start over.

I easily found an empty table and chairs on the deck not far from where Sam and Sean were. Reflecting on the night really brought me down and made me want to leave. My mind wandered to the triangle of Sean, Sam and Ben. Then over to Razer and his flirtations. Then over to how Lind-Z is dealing with what seems like her band falling apart. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn't notice someone pull out the chair next to me.

"What's on my mind beautiful?" Joey asked.

"Nothing."

"Come on, Jenna. I can tell something is wrong."

"Well, I'm just worried about Down & Out."

"Oh, sweetie! This happens with bands. The very first band I was ever in broke up three times before we finally called it quits. It happens. But, I don't think they are going to go that far. When members act stupidly and hurt one another they have to work it out and fix it just like any other relationship." He smiled.

"Thanks. So, Hardly Angels isn't your first band?"

"God no. This is my fifth band and who knows if it will be my last."

"You seem so nonchalant about it."

"When you have been in the business as long as I have you don't really expect to be with same people for very long." He leaned back in his chair and looked at me.

"That's pretty sad."

"No. Its just reality. Enough about me. Tell me about you. I already know you're a teacher."

Joey and I chatted for quite a while. It was actually nice. After all of the warnings from Lindsey and Ben I really didn't expect this. We seemed to really bond. The conversation flows between us like we have been friends for a very long time. When he notices my water glass was empty he jumped up to get me another.. He swiftly returned and set the glass down and we continue talking.

That is until the world turns a bit wavy. I look around and things look different and I feel different. All of a sudden I am getting really tired. "Joey, I'm getting tired. I think I might need to go lie down." I tried to get up but had trouble.

"I'll help you sweetheart." Joey gets up and wraps his arm around my waist supporting me.

"Are you taking me to Lind-Z's room?" I slurred. What was happening to me?

"Sure." He said right before the world went black.

***

Opening my eyes felt like lifting a 50 ton elephant but I had to because I felt a horrible weight on me that I couldn't move. I sluggishly lifted my arms to push it off by they were pushed back down. When I could finally get my eyes open I saw Joey pulling my dress down.

"No." I got out barely.

"Jenna, I'm going to give you a memory you won't forget."

I tried to say no again, but found I couldn't respond and my eyes fell closed again. The world turned black and I felt nothing.

***

When I came to again I felt a horrible pain between my legs and heard someone grunting on top of me. My eyes opened a lot quicker this time and I realized Joey was having sex with me while I was passed out.

"Joey, get off of me. I said No. Please just let me up." I tried to push up again and still felt sluggish.

"Almost there, baby. You know you will be telling your friends about this." He grunted a few more times and I felt him stiffen and come.

Joey stood up and stuffed himself back in his pants and threw my dress at me. I looked down at myself and saw some bruises on my arms and legs from where I struggled earlier. Joey turned back to me and smiled.

"You are gonna want to clean yourself up before you go back to the party. Now, you will have that memory you wanted. Sex with a rockstar. Every slut groupies dream." He smiled again and walked to the door. "Don't stay in here too long. I need the room for my next groupie." Then he slammed the door.

Managing to sit up I pulled the dress to me and sat there shaking. I put the dress back on and stood up. I couldn't find my boots but it didn't matter anymore. I needed out of this house immediately and I didn't want to answer questions. If Lind-Z knew this would endanger her career. I couldn't do that to her or Down N Out.

Creeping out of the bedroom, I shut the door silently and looked down the hallway. Walking toward the stairs was out of the question. I had no idea where to go when Sean stepped out of the doorway of the room next to the one I just came out of.

"Karma's a bitch." He said and smiled. Taking a swig out of the beer he had in his hand he walked toward the stairs.

I slumped down and put my head in my hands. Silently sobbing I was oblivious to everything around me. All I could think of was getting home. I don't know how long I sat there, but when I felt a meaty hand tap my shoulder I jumped.

"Oh. Uh. Hi Jared." I said standing up and wiping my face.

Jared stood there examining me. He looked me up and down and then saw the door I was leaned up against. His face turned fierce and he balled his fists.

"Look, Jared, can you give me a ride home? I'd like to sneak out without anyone knowing I'm leaving. Can you help me?" I pleaded.

"I could kill him for hurting you." He said.

"What are you talking about?"

"Joey. You aren't the first this has happened to. But, you are the first that I really wanted to kill him for doing it to." He turned to go.

"Wait. Jared. Please don't. I really don't want anyone to know. I just want to go home. Please help me with that. Don't tell anyone." The last part came out on a sob.

Jared, the moving mountain, looked at me with a defeated look. His fists still clenched but he finally held out his hand to me. "Come on. Let me take you home."

I unclenched my hands that were holding up my dress and gave him my hand. He took it and squeezed. He led me down a back stairwell I didn't even know existed and led me out to one of the smaller sedans. He opened the back door and helped me in. Jared quickly got in and started the car. I turned and looked at the house that was supposed to be so much fun and a great reunion. Turning back forward I bent over and started sobbing. My tears flowed steadily until we arrived at my small house. I had no idea how Jared knew where I lived or how long the drive took. Looking up into the concerned eyes of Jared my heart broke all over again.

"Thank you, Jared." I turned to get out of the car. But, looked back at him before I stepped out. "Remember, nobody knows about this. Ok?"

He sighed and looked down. "I promise, Jenna. Just take care of yourself ok."

"I will." With that I shut the car door and walked upto my house. The first thing I neededwas a scolding shower and a bottle of Jack Daniels.