One Hell Of a Party

Peter had been working at Osborn Corp. for the past week. But tonight was the big halloween party. Peter was going as a Vampire. His Aunt May had made him a nice cape, black with red satin on the inside and he wore his black suit. He had a pair of fake teeth and he had his hair slicked back and he had on a thick, golden costume necklace. He was already there helping Harry finish the decorations and setting everything up.

Before he had had a frank conversation with Harry about Serena and though he said he was fine with it Peter knew Harry was pretty upset. He was cooly cordial toward him as they decorated and as Peter poured the soda into the punchbowl, people began to arrive.

Theresa was dressed as a nurse though the sexy kind with fishnet stockings and a red and white patent leather skirt and corset that exposed quite alot of cleavage. She had a stethoscope draped across her neck and a nurses hat as well and Peter thought his eyes were going to pop out of his head. Morgan came as a sexy Gypsy with a colorful skirt that was nearly see through and behind her were several other of their friends. He hadn’t seen Serena yet but as one of the hosts he was showing everyone where the facilities were as well as reminding them which rooms were off limits. Dr. osborn was a very private man but he was also very fond of Harry. Harry did what he wanted most of the time and this party had become just another part of the year.

Before long the tunes were pumping and people talked in twos, threes and small groups here and there around the front entrance, the lounge and around the large room that had been cleared out to be the dance floor. He had a neat strobe light up on the ceiling and the music was loudest there but not to loud where people couldn’t talk elsewhere. Harry was dressed as a half changed wolfman. As if he hadn’t quite finished changing. It was actually a very good costume and likely extremely expensive. He wore a tattered gray shirt and black shorts and the rest of him was, long, brown hair. How he did that Peter didn’t know. Harry was manning the door as Peter cycled more of the snacks as people were eating them up quickly. College students were always hungry and this bunch seemed to be half starved! Peter also had been drinking the punch which Donald, another one of their friends had spiked with a bit of alcohol and Molly though no one knew it right then.

Serena usually arrived fashionably late. Her parents always seemed to know the perfect time to arrive to events and it had rubbed off on Serena. The party was already going and she had texted Peter to let him know she was on her way. She hadn't really seen Peter outside of school this past week due to his new job at Osborn Corp. They had Skyped a few times in the evening and it seemed that Peter was really enjoying what he was doing. She was happy for him and knew that her dad wanted to spend some more time with him as well to get to know him better and test his abilities. She had overheard her father telling her mother that he was going to make a better suit for Peter, but Serena wanted that to be a surprise for Peter so she wasn't going to tell him.

Serena could hear the music going from down the street. She was dropped off by Happy and she walked into the house. Serena was dressed as a 1920's Flapper. She had on a red, sequined dress that hit about mid-thigh with black fringe at the bottom, a pair of fishnet stockings, back heels, and a matching red headpiece. She looked sexy, without it being obvious. She smiled when she saw Harry.

"Hey Harry. Thanks for inviting me. I love your costume."

Harry was surprised when he saw Serena. She always came late though he usually knew why. She was one of ‘those’ girls that took forever to get ready. But her costume was...well quite amazing. Where Theresa and Morgan could pull off slutty, Serena could bring sexy and classy at the same time. He was jealous of Peter for several reasons and Serena was one of them. He put on one of his fake smiles. “Well thanks Serena, glad you could make it. I think I saw Peter...somewhere,” He said as he let her inside then several others came in right behind her.

“Hi Serena!” Jordan said. He was wearing a caveman’s garb and his girlfriend Shawna had on a similar thing...what there was of it. They had coordinated and they looked good together. He gave her the thumbs up and Shawna rushed up to say hello.

“Wow, sweet costume Serena...if you’re looking for Peter I think I saw him in the lounge,” She said. The music was playing hip-hop and it was loud and bassy. Donna and Ricky...who was NOT her boyfriend were making out on one of the chaises in the lounge. She could already smell the food. Harry always had great food at these parties. Bruce and Nick were standing near the closest food table with plastic cups in their hands. They both waved at her as she came by and gestured to her clearly approving of her costume. “Wanna dance?” Nick asked. He was a greek boy who definitely had the looks. And his costume kind of went with hers. He looked like some kind of 20s wiseguy or mob man with a pinstriped suit and hat.

Serena nodded to Harry and walked further into the house. Serena looked around and smiled when she saw Jordan and Shawna. They had coordinated their costumes and looked cute together, though she thought Shawna could use a little more fabric. Most of the girls there were wearing fairly revealing costumes. Serena honestly didn't care for those kind of costumes, plus her parents never would have allowed her to wear anything like that. Serena was a Stark after all and that meant a certain standard. As her parents always told her, there is always the possibility of the press getting a picture of you so always look appropriate. Her costume still let her have some fun, but in a classier way.

Serena headed towards the lounge looking for Peter. She spotted him across the room and he spotted her as well. However, before she could make her way over there she was stopped by Bruce and Nick who were standing near the food table. She gave Nick a polite smile. "Maybe later. I'm going to go say hello to Peter."

She left them and walked over to Peter with a smile. "Awesome costume."

Peter was talking to Gerald Kirkland who was dressed as a devil. The two of them together looked pretty comical and Gerald was trying to eat a few chips through his mask but it didn’t appear to be working out to well. When Peter saw Serena though his attention drew away from him. He smiled and waved to her as she came up to them. “Thank you, yours is amazing!” He complimented then removed his fake teeth so he could give her a proper kiss. He didn’t expect her to put her arms around him though but he definitely didn’t mind it. They both worked very hard and had unworldly responsibilities. Parties like these, opportunities to blow off steam, were few and far between. Peter held her close and kissed her back. Her dress was so silky to touch it but it was also a somewhat thin material and he felt her curves against him.

“I was saving the first dance for you,” Peter said. She could tell he was warm. His costume probably would be and with all the people in there right then it was fairly warm. There were alot of people there. And those with masks which were many were difficult to make out who they were. Peter got them both some punch, there were several cups ready to go and asked her if she was hungry. From his kiss she could tell he hadn’t eaten anything. He was probably waiting for her. He was but also being run ragged trying to keep everything stocked up he hadn’t much time to eat. There were 2 catering people there, a man and an older woman but it was still alot of work the way everyone was pigging out. Right then though everything looked in good order.

The punch was pineapple juice, limes, a citrusy soda, limeade and probably a little vodka by the taste but it wasn’t really all that strong. Peter had some and carefully dabbed at his forehead with a handkerchief he took from his pocket.

Serena smiled at Peter and didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around him when he kissed her. There would be no mistaking that they were a couple now and a lot of people saw the kiss and began to whisper about it to other people. Serena and Peter finally dating was kind of a big deal. However, for Serena what everyone else said or thought about the two of them did not matter. Peter meant the world to him and it was his opinion that mattered to her. As their bodies pressed up against one another she could feel his muscles through his costume and a shiver of desire passed down her spine. She forced herself to pull back from him though, knowing this was not the place nor the time. However, if they didn't find the place and the time soon they were both likely to go mad from desire for each other.

Serena was thirsty and accepted the cup of punch. She could tell there was alcohol in it, but it seemed pretty weak. However, she knew she would need to be careful. From the way Peter looked Serena could only guess that Harry had been keeping Peter pretty busy. "You shouldn't let Harry force you to work his party. You're here as a guest and to have a good time. I know you and Harry are friends, but it's ok to say no to him."

Peter winced. “I know but...I guess I feel kinda guilty still. That and I’m trying to keep Theresa away from the punch. He took another drink. It tasted just like an effervescent limeade with barely a hint of anything else. Little did they know that Donald had put a small bag of powdered ecstasy in the punch as well though with how large the bowl was the effects from it might not appear immediately. “Ok then, lets go dance!” Peter said and they drank the rest of what was in their cups. As Peter led her away if Serena looked back she’d see Harry looking at them and frowning. He waved to her and gave her a forced smile.

The room thudded with base and the strobe above them seemed to keep with the beat. There was a crowd of people dancing and the ones without masks they knew who they were. Everyone was having alot of fun it appeared. “Awesome costume Serena!” Theresa said. She was dancing with Alan Lake who was dressed like a rich rapper and she kept having to shift Alan’s face up to her face by his chin. Her outfit had drooped a bit more do to the dancing it seemed and Alan...and as it appeared, Peter as well were quite interested to see if there might be a nip slip soon. Peter grinned innocently as they continued to dance. Morgan waived at them and as it appeared, most of the girls were on the dance floor though that wasn’t a big surprise. Peter was a pretty good dancer but Serena seemed to be ahead of him in that department.

After a few songs Serena would feel warm and thirsty and a bit giddy, especially since they had not eaten yet. Peter said he was thirsty also and a bit hungry but he loved dancing with Serena and it took real effort to leave the dance floor when they were having so much fun.

Serena sighed a little and looked at him. "You shouldn't feel guilty Peter. It's been a couple of years since Harry and I were together and he knew that you liked me. You're a good guy though Peter. That's one of the many reasons I love you." Serena finished her drink and then let Peter lead her out to dance. As she glanced back she saw Harry looking at them. He was frowning, but forced a smile and a wave. She sighed but decided she wasn't going to let it ruin her evening with Peter.

Serena looked over at Theresa and smiled a little. "Thanks...you too," though she only really said that to be nice, although she was certain that Alan found Theresa's costume to be amazing. She grinned and focused on Peter though as they began to dance. They had danced together before, but this was different since this was their first time dancing together as an official couple. Serena was having a wonderful time and felt like a normal teenager, which was what she wanted. She and Peter danced together for a few songs before she knew she needed to get something to eat. She told Peter so and they stepped off the dance floor and walked over to the food table. Serena took a disposable plate and began to fill it up with various items. She grinned over at Peter.

"This is a great party and it makes it even better knowing that you and I are finally together."

There were rolled meats and cheeses, vegetables and dips, chips of all kinds and all kinds of fancier hors devours as well as sliced fruits and all sorts of sweets. Both Peter and Serena had those motabolisms that allowed them to pretty much eat whatever they wanted and as much as they wanted. Peter loved cheesecake and brownies and filled his plate up with mostly that stuff. Near the large table there were smaller tables along the walls where several people stood and ate and drank. Peter got them more punch and they took one of the empty tables.

Peter produced his phone and he moved over toward Serena. “Lets get some pictures,” He said smiling. They got close and he snapped several of them and one of him biting her neck with his fake teeth in and her acting as if she were in utter ecstasy. The food was amazing ofcourse but as they ate they began to see more and more people coupling up and making out. Some in the foyer, some in the lounge, several where they were and others on the fringe of the dance floor. Serena even saw Heather Weston, probably one of the most religious girls they knew making out with Randall Mason who had his hands all over her. Peter was oblivious to that ofcourse, Serena was so beautiful and with her cheeks pink from the exertion of the dancing she looked particularly gorgeous in her costume. He was feeling particularly warm inside, especially when he looked at her and their eyes met. He chewed slowly savoring the taste of the delicious food and the feeling of being close to the woman he loved.

Serena filled her plate with a mixture of food while Peter got them some more punch. When he pulled out his phone to get some pictures she grinned and moved closer to him. She put her arms around him and they took several pictures together, including one where it looked like he was biting her neck. She laughed and grinned when she saw how the picture turned out.

As she looked around she saw more and more people coupling up and making out. At first she didn't think much of it, but when she saw Heather Weston making out with Randall Mason. She couldn't believe what she was seeing. Heather was extremely religious and never let any guy touch her, but was letting Randall fondle her out in the open at this party. Maybe she was just loosening up though. Serena decided to try not to worry about it and focused back on Peter. Her eyes met his and for a moment the rest of the party seemed to disappear. She wrapped her arms around him and began to kiss him. She felt him kiss her back. Slowly, the kiss deepened and she felt his body press up against her own. She loved Peter so much and she wanted to know what it would feel like to finally be with him. She pulled back from the kiss and glanced around and then looked back at him.

"Do you want to find someplace a little more...private?" she whispered.

Peter moved around the table and nodded. He had a look in his eyes right then. One she hadn’t really seen before. His cheeks were flushed and his blue eyes were filled with desire for her. Peter heard what Serena had just said and he knew his body wanted very much for them to find a room and unleash all the passion that he knew they held for one another. Serena saw Randall lead Heather to the stairs. They seemed to pause there for a moment then it was Heather who led him up. Morgan had her hand down Alan’s pants though they had been with other people just a little while ago.

Like it has happened many times before, it was like electricity when their lips met. Hers were sweet and warm and wonderful and she felt his tongue touch hers. Something that he had never done before. Peter loved kissing Serena. He didn’t want to stop kissing her, maybe forever! He paused as he looked into her eyes. “I can’t...I want…” he whispered into her mouth. “I want you Serena. I feel as if I’m on fire for you,” He said softly into his kiss. The stairs were not very far and all the privacy they could want behind a locked door. They both had seen Harry’s place. Every room had a huge bed. Peter took her hands into his and then began to lead her toward the stairs.

As he did she felt someone take hold of her shoulder and rudely pull her back. “Hey...guys...something...is happening!” It was Harry who had pulled them back. Peter turned and saw who had pulled them back and he suddenly became angry. “Can you give it a rest Harry? Serena’s with me now!” he said and he shoved Harry violently back. Serena could see Peter was angry and he put his arm around her waist protectively. Harry managed to recover and he looked at them with both concern and surprise in his eyes. Peter had never pushed anyone before like that. Least of all Harry.

Serena's mind was consumed by thoughts of Peter and she wasn't thinking clearly. She wanted to be with Peter and she felt him take her hand into his own as he lead her towards the stairs. They both had been in Harry's house plenty of times and knew where to go. However, before they made it very far she felt a hand upon her shoulder that pulled her back. Looking over she saw Harry and before she could say anything to diffuse the situation Peter shoved Harry back away from her. She had never seen Peter act like he was acting right now. Her mind was now thinking much more clearly and she got between the two men.

"Ok, let's all just take a breath and calm down," she said mostly to Peter. She looked over and saw Heather leading Randall up the stairs and knew in that moment that something was terribly wrong. "I...I think you are right Harry." She then looked around at all of the punch cups and a thought came to her. "Harry, have you had any of the punch?"

Harry was surprised on several levels. The first was that Peter, for his slight stature was actually very strong. His shove hurt but he didn’t allow it to show on his face. The other was that Peter was actually angry with him. And seemingly ready for a fight. Didn’t he know what was happening? He was actually thankful when Serena came in between them. Peter had a look of danger in his eyes. “That’s what I’m trying to say! There were punch cups all over the place and people were having sex in the lounge. Even right there in the dining room, Morgan was giving Alan an blowjob. The two caterers were mortified at what they were seeing. Once Peter took it all in his eyebrows rose and his anger melted suddenly away. He still wanted Serena however. That was still very strong in him. It was not easy to sidestep those feelings. They were very strong.

“Ok, Serena, you get the dance floor. Harry, we’ll bring people to you and you keep them separated. Maybe the girls on one side of the foyer and the boys on the other side. I’ll get the lounge. “Morgan...get off of Alan!” Peter shouted. As Harry helped Morgan to her feet she immediately went for his groin and he had to fight her off as he took her to the Foyer. “Ok everybody, we’re playing a game….everyone to the Foyer!” Harry announced as he began separating people. Peter’s cheeks went beat red from what he saw in the Lounge. These were people he knew and went to school with. No one was actually ‘doing it’ but they might as well have been. He gritted his teeth as he began to separate people. He hopes Serena was going to be alright. Just seeing what was happening turned Peter on and he kept wanting to go find Serena to alleviate his desire.

The music was still rocking and there was a group of people, boys and girls in a circle on the dance floor. They were chanting...something, the ones that didn’t have their hands in one another’s clothes were at least. In the middle of the gaggle of people chanting Theresa and Parker, the Principle’s son, were having open intercourse with everyone rooting them on. If she didn’t break this up soon there would be more people jumping on one another like Parker did to Theresa.

As Serena really looked around she was mortified by what she was seeing. She had been to plenty of parties with these kids before and never had things ended up like this before. Something had been put into the punch. She was now certain of that. Although she and Peter had been drinking the punch their bodies were different from everyone else's. They had much higher metabolisms due to their mutations. Serena grabbed the punch bowl from the table and took it to the kitchen and dumped it out into the sink. She then broke up a few people in the kitchen and ordered them into the Foyer before heading out to the dance floor. What she saw there horrified her. She immediately turned off the music and then began to break up the circle.

"Theresa! Parker! Stop!"

As everyone was herded to the Foyer, Harry had done a good job with keeping everyone engaged and he turned off the music. The girls were on the left and the boys on the right and as time passed and being separated it appeared that everyone was sobering up enough to have their wits about them. A few of the girls were crying though, especially Theresa. Parker had finished right before Serena broke them up and though she was on birth control it was still difficult for her to take. That she’d let a boy do that had really upset her though and parker was no better off. His face was ashen in embarrassment. Morgan had to go throw up into the bathroom but she wasn’t alone in that. Whatever it was that was in the punch had affected people differently. That wasn’t why ‘they’ were throwing up though and they all looked sick about that.

“Ok, are we missing anyone?” Peter asked as he began to look at all the faces. “I think that’s everyone,” he said. Harry nodded as he began to count them all off. As everyone quieted down though they heard something from up above them. In all of the excitement no one had thought to check upstairs and Serena would recall Randall with Heather hauling him up. They were hearing a headboard hit the wall and load moaning though it was all very faint. . Before anyone moved though it was clear that they were...finishing. Peter winced as he looked at Serena and he mouthed the phrase, ‘Oh shit!’ Silently to her. Heather really liked Serena. She liked them both actually and often was there with her at lunch and they had many of the same classes together. Randall was Midtown’s star quarterback and though Marci...his girlfriend since their sophomore year couldn’t make it to the party, he had come alone.

“Ok, obviously we’ve all had an ‘odd’ night. I would suggest that we keep this all to ourselves. Once someone starts talking than others will and that won’t be good for anyone. What happened tonight stays here, alright?” Harry said commandingly. Already people were nodding and agreeing. “If my parents find out!” Morgan said half crying. “My dad will KILL me!” Parker said worriedly. Eventually Randall came down the stairs as everyone was in the process of leaving. He looked abashed when Peter looked at him and avoided Serena’s look altogether. “Uh, great party,” He mumbled and left as soon as he hit the door. Heather came down soon after and she was obviously in a state of denial. She didn’t look at anyone really and she to left as soon as there was room for her to leave.

“Well, that did not go well,” Harry said. “Ya think?” Peter said annoyed that this had happened at all. “When I find out who did this…” He grumbled and Serena and Harry both heard his knuckles crack with how hard he squeezed his fists.

Serena decided not to say anything to Heather when she came down. She didn't want to embarrass her and to be honest she didn't really know what she would even say. Alcohol wouldn't do something like this and so she knew it must have been some kind of drug. That actually terrified her. Something terrible could have happened to someone. If her parents ever found out they would never allow her to go to another party again. However, she wasn't entirely sure she wanted to go to anymore parties if this was the kind of stuff that was going to happen.

Clearly, the party mood was gone and everyone began to leave. Serena and Peter stayed though. Serena looked over at Harry. "Peter and I can help you clean up if you want."

“Nah, the servants will take care of it. My father won’t be back until Thursday anyways. Go ahead, I’ve got this,” Harry said but it was obvious he was disappointed in how it all turned out. Peter decided to step outside with Serena.

The air was cool and the sky was overcast in a thick blanket of grayish white. “Do you mind if we just sit awhile together?” Peter asked. The stones of Harry’s front porch were cold and so Peter sat down on the third step and then had Serena come to sit on his lap. He buried his face into her neck as he held her close and took in her scent. “I think I would have done anything for you to take me upstairs,” Peter said honestly. His body still held a twinge of serious regret over that. He brought his head back to look up into her eyes. “I think I feel that way even without drugs,” he added as he looked at her. He loved her eyebrows, not too thin and not to thick...perfect he thought.

“We’ve waited a long time for one another Serena. And maybe we should keep on holding ourselves back but I know I want you in every way now. I want to live for today and just be with you, even if it's just for a little while,” he said. “I know you’ll find a way,” he said confidently for he knew it to his bones that she wanted the very same thing. And with no less urgency. “I love you Serena Stark,” He said though for a moment. A brief moment he felt like asking her to marry him. A completely crazy thought but it was there in his head. He knew he would, someday. Of that he was certain.

Serena stepped outside into the cool air with Peter. She sat down in his lap and put her arms around him as he buried his face into her hair. She listened to him and breathed in his scent. It was comforting to her and helped to calm her down...that and feeling Peter’s arms around her holding her tightly.

“I know Peter,” she said gently. “Tonight just wasn’t the right time, but it will come. Besides, I’m not entirely sure I would want our first time to be while a party is going on. When it does happen it’s going to be incredible because it will be you and me.”

She kissed the top of his head and then looked down into his eyes. “I love you too Peter Parker.”