So tonight we gonna party like it's 1999

[thisonetime_withellis]

WHO: Hogwarts student body!
TONE: Partaaaay
RATING: Who knows where this might go, let's say NC-17 to be safe
WHEN: April 10th
WHERE: Keith's place in Portsmouth
WHAT: Keith's family is away, so of course he's throwing a crazy party. Everyone is invited. If you don't know him, no problem! If you don't like him.. there's free food, booze and a good time, come anyway! Chances are you won't even see him. Maybe.
STATUS: Ongoing!

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[Of course the first thing he's going to do upon finding out his parents are going away for a few days at the end of the holidays is organise a house party. In one of the rare occurrences when what he plans is actually what happens, he even has food and drink and some awesome music, and has already plied the neighbours with a bottle of wine so they'll not call the police when things inevitably get too loud.

Always thinking.

He'd made sure everyone knew what he was doing, do you really want to miss this? Do you want to deal with his face after the holidays if you don't show up..?]

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OUTDOORS - PORCH

[thisonetime_withellis]

[Want to watch out for arrivals or get a moment of peace? This is probably the place for you. Don't count on being left alone for long, though!]

[streetsmarts]

[Nick has absolutely no idea why he agreed to this. He declined the first few invitations, but his desire to leave the house grew too strong. Really, for all that he puffs himself up, he doesn't have all that many friends back home..

And what kind of moron turns down the chance to drink and mingle with ladies for the night? Not this guy. He can deal with the combined annoyance of Ellis and Keith for the sake of that.

For now, Nick is chilling on the porch, slumped in a chair with a drink so he can booze up and get a break from the sausage fest.]

[thisonetime_withellis]

[Nick, of course, is not going to be left alone for long. Soon enough Keith tracks him down and leans intrusively over his shoulder, grinning in that dorky kind of way that only people like he and Ellis can pull off with any kind of grace.]

What's up, buddy? [Yes, he knows Nick isn't his friend. It's not going to keep him from trying.]

Everyone's inside.

[streetsmarts]

[Grace? Unlikely. You know who has grace? Nick. Watch in awe as he weaves away from Keith.]

Not a lot. [Somehow, 'buddy' slips past his radar. Clearly he's known Ellis too long.]

They sure are. [That's why he's here.]

[thisonetime_withellis]

[That's fiiiiiiine he'll just be leaning over here.]

You always so cheery or is this a special occasion?

[Still grinning.]

[streetsmarts]

A little of both. [He answers so very dryly.] Ease up, I haven't even finished my first drink.

[thisonetime_withellis]

Oh, right, right. [Hint taken. Sort of. Either way, he shifts away a bit.

Still not actually.. leaving.. though.]

[streetsmarts]

[He takes a long swill of his social lubricant before he half turns to Keith, raising an eyebrow curiously at him.]

You want something?

[thisonetime_withellis]

Nope!

[But he's still not moving. He takes a mouthful of beer from the bottle in his hand.]

[streetsmarts]

Just...standing around for no reason then?

[He does not understand you friendly people, honestly.]

[thisonetime_withellis]

You know I live here, doncha?

[Of course you do, Nick, you big kidder.]

[streetsmarts]

I know you do. I just wasn't aware you living here meant you had to be within an inch of me at all times.

You got something to say?

[thisonetime_withellis]

You must measure an inch different to how I do!

[So jovial, yes, and no, it never stops.

Well, it does, but if it does then you know it's really time to be worried.]

Huh? Nah, buddy, just.. y'know, thanks for keepin' an eye on Ellis.

[streetsmarts]

Or I'm exaggerating. [He rolls his eyes and turns to actually look at Keith. Mostly so he can squint at him for that comment.]

What'd he tell you about me?

[thisonetime_withellis]

Oh, y' know, this 'n' that.

[Keith swallows a mouthful of beer. Honestly, it had almost had him a little jealous. Almost, but not quite.]

[streetsmarts]

The one time I can't get you to talk is the one time I give a crap about the fucking answer. C'mon man, fess the fuck up. What'd he say?

[thisonetime_withellis]

Aw, come on, man. I think you'd be better hearin' it from him.

[streetsmarts]

There is no way he'd be able to answer it without starting up three stories at once and forgetting what the point is.

[He shrugs.] C'mon. You're clearly the brains of this operation, right?

[thisonetime_withellis]

[Snrk. Haha, you're funny, Nick. Did you know you're funny?]

Sure am! [Even if none of his ideas ever really panned out how he initially intended.] He wouldn't even have those stories if it wasn't for me, buddy.

[streetsmarts]

[Yeah, he's a fucking hoot.]

See, I had you pegged. [He's giving him the flattest look.] So I guess I have you to thank for all the...colourful stories I've been told over the years?

[thisonetime_withellis]

Whoa, there. I don't think we're at that stage in our relationship yet, Nicko.

[Snrk.]

Yeah, I guess you do. Fuckin' miracle neither of us ever got killed.

[streetsmarts]

You're killing me here. [He's just going to groan at the comment. Trust this guy to make it weird.]

I'll bet. Guess you won't be winning any Darwin awards yet. [He shifts.] You still haven't answered my question.

[thisonetime_withkeith]

[Guess who is the most enthusiastic guy ever? Ellis. Because party! Keith party! He's so freaking excited, you have no idea. He's just chillaxing on the porch for now, practically vibrating with excitement as he waits for other people to arrive.]

C'mon y'all, we need t' get this party started!