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[indent][indent][color=darkgray] This. This was the element. This is where Melissa Elliott established her power. This is where she ruled as queen. This was her domain.

So nice of one of the new boys to set things up like this on their first weekend as a Knight. It boded well for their future.

Granted, she was surprised when Christian introduced himself to her during the week. Not only as one of the star imports from *spit* Liberty, but as someone who wanted to start the year off right. That was a sentiment she could get behind. Especially when he laid out his "party budget." Melissa couldn't remember the last time she had seen that much money in one wad of cash, all geared towards her own hedonistic desires. Word had already spread among the Liberty kids that Melissa was the girl to talk to in order to get things done. This was pleasing.

Of course, she wasn't doing it alone, that was her secret. Sure, she had the necessary ID, but she couldn't stash $1000 worth of booze by herself. So Alycia was brought in to begin filling up the minivan with the legally yet illegally purchased booze that Melissa had bought from about a 20 mile radius around the greater Columbus area to avoid suspicion. Christian had given her access to the place prior to the party in order to get the libations where they needed to be, so the two main Thorns ditched last-period English in order to get everything transported. Then it was back to Rosefell to properly contribute to another Knights victory to start the season. Of course, the Stars were always a lovely homecoming opponent. So Melissa knew this was going to be a perfect celebration on multiple fronts.

Upon arriving at Christian's castle though, that's when she fully realized what bringing all this money into the equation was going to do for the social life at Rosefell. This was no rinky-dink party by the lake. Good thing too, because the minivan would have probably been sunk at that point. No, this was all out. Melissa had only seen things during the day, so the full scope of the neon blast that would be greeting guests was just hitting her now. She almost regretted turning up in casual clothing, because there were so many more options she had to shine under such lights. It was like some sort of crazy rave. 

Not her forte, but hey, a party's a party.

Upon her entry, she of course had to stop by to thank the host for graciously arranging such a shindig. Christian was being a proper curator welcoming the early guests and Melissa smiled as she arrived, grazing his upper thigh with the edges of her fingernails, pressing enough to make sure the point was made. After which she immediately headed back to where she assumed the regular drinks were being hidden. A few choice bottles were being kept for any... private parties she may have planned in the future, but she would be happy to enjoy some of her second-tier selections at this part. Rico and Colin were there, so she took the opportunity to make sure her usual fixer was still good.

[color=CE0F3D]"Colin darling!"[/color] she exclaimed as she claimed a choice cooler for herself. [color=CE0F3D]"How's my favorite Gallagher boy doing?"[/color]

Colin turned away from Rico, holding the bottle of tequila in his hand, and took a sip from it, his blue eyes keeping a fixated connection with the Queen of Thorns. [color=D9381E]"That depends,"[/color] he said, flashing her a smirk, [color=D9381E]"you gonna let me get your time of day later or you gonna blow me off as usual?"[/color]

A look of mock offense crossed Melissa's face. [color=CE0F3D]"I'm hurt! How could you think I could ever forget the man who has been there every time I needed him?"[/color]

Colin mocked her attempt at mocking him. [color=D9381E]"Who is to say really? We live in a mysterious world, [i]your highness[/i]."[/color]

All the Queen could do was smirk. [color=CE0F3D]"Well at least you got the title right."[/color]

He laughed and took a quick sip of the bottle of tequila. [color=D9381E]"That's not the only thing I can do right,"[/color] he said, winking.

[color=CE0F3D]"Don't have to prove that to me, Colin,"[/color] she confirmed. [color=CE0F3D]"Maybe if you can make to the end of the night, I'll have a bit more than the time of day for you, hmmm?"[/color]

[color=D9381E]"It won't be a maybe, that much you can take to the bank."[/color] He confidently stated. Colin knew he could hold his own when it came to alcohol. Unlike most of the lightweights at their school, he knew how to pace himself. [color=D9381E]"Just be sure you're ready for me when I do."[/color]

[color=CE0F3D]"Always am, Colin,"[/color] Melissa said with a wink. [color=CE0F3D]"That goes double for you too, Tiger,"[/color] she added for Rico. [color=CE0F3D]"Anyway, you know where to find me."[/color]

Melissa confidently walked away, booze in hand. This was her domain, and she reigned supreme. It was time to enjoy the spoils of her rise. There was no one who could wreck this night in her mind.

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