Dirty Pretty Things//Jared Padalecki//004//Jensen Ackles//One Step Forward And Two Steps Back

Jared's POV

The sound of Chad murdering 'You Shook Me All Night Long' greeted us as we pulled up to Jen and Jensen's spanish style, split level villa. Their ranch occupied most of the surrounding area and having no neighbours meant there was no need for concern about the noise level. Something, that by the sounds of things, everyone was taking full advantage of. Rogue and Dallas along with Chad's dogs Ozzie, Joe, Charlie, Annie and Axel barked excitedly in greeting as we dismounted Chris' truck with our luggage, breaking the uncomfortable silence that had been hanging over us the whole way here. My features split into a smile as Jensen appeared in the doorway, relieved to see someone who was actually pleased to see me. The hostility and resentment i'd been subjected to so far could really give a guy a complex. I lowered my eyebrows curiously as I followed Jensen's maJen grin to the large, inflatable pole that prevented us from entering the house.
"No limbo, no entry" he announced witha playful smirk, motioning to the two trays lined with shot glasses full of what I assumed to be purple nurples that had been strategically placed at either end of the pole. My tongue tingled as I raised one of the glasses to my lips and the mix of vodka, wildberry schnapps, grape juice and purple kool aid flooded my taste buds. I allowed the shot to roll around my mouth for a moment or two, giving me time to grow accustomed to the taste and moving with my mouth full as I ungracefully folded my body in an attempt to get under the bar. A chorus of laughter and a few 'awww's met me as I successfully wiggled my way on to the other side, raising my arms in triumph as I downed my shot.
"Not that I didn't enjoy your invigorating screening process, but i'm ready for a proper drink. Congratulations guys" I beamed proudly as I hugged Jen then Jensen, using the opportunity to glance longingly over his shoulder at the flex of Lana's hips as she took her shot amenably and shimmied flawlessly under the pole. Unfortunately depositing her purple nurple directly into Chad's mouth. According to Chad they'd always been pretty close but had no romantic inclination towards each other but from where I was standing he seemed to be contradicting himself.
"Ugh. That was easily the worst thing i've ever put in my mouth. You're probably tired of hearing it so i'll forego the congratulations. Have a great night". The first part of Lana's statement caused Jensen to almost choke on his beer as he lowered his head to allow her to peck him on the cheek before moving on to Jen. Me on the other hand, I took it as a compliment and failed to bite back my grin.
"How about I give you something better to put in there sugar". Jensen and I cringed simultaneously at Jim's response while Chris, Steve, Lana and Jen quaked with silent laughter behind their drinks. Jim had been divorced for a little over five years now and unfortunately alcohol had a tendency to bring out all the tension he normally tried so hard to hide, in simple terms, quite frankly it made him horny.
"My mom and sister are gonna be so insulted that you ditched them so quickly. Come on it's almost time for my surprise go sit with Eric and Kim" Jensen directed, his cheeks flushing pink as he ushered Jim away from his intentions to reach out and pat Jen's ass. The guy definitely got points for trying. I grinned smugly as the girls began to confer on what the surprise could be, looking slightly nervous as they headed over to the speakers where Jason and Steve were setting up.
"There you are, i've been looking all over for you". My heart stopped as the familiar brunette smiled up at me coyly, the engagement ring still firmly attached to her finger as she reached up to hug me. I swallowed thickly as I hugged her back awkwardly wondering how she could have possibly missed the memo about us breaking up. My eyes locked with Lana's which were sparkling with unshed tears as she eyed the engagement ring.
"Sandy, what are you doing here? and why are you still wearing the ring?". The answer was pretty clear from the way she smirked intently at the rage building behind Lana's sweet and innocent facade. Oh boy, this was gonna be fun.