Code mimicked Chase in a childish way. He didn't think we'd see but I narrowed my eyes in the rearview mirror, knowing he'd see that. He shot me a boyish grin.
                              
"Nope, I was making my party list with Kate. No big deal."  I looked at Chase for a moment to give him a reassuring smile.
                              
"Let me guess, booze and chips?" I heard Code say from the backseat.
                              
"You got it. I don't even know what we're gonna do." I had no inspiration whatsoever.
                              
"Drinking obviously. Although I'm not looking forward to being hung over." Code scrunched his nose. Me neither, Code was a puker.
                              
"You can prevent a hangover if you just keep drinking" I wiggled my eyebrows.
                              
Code gasped.
                              
"That's it Jill! We should do a 24 hour party!" Code got really excited. He always got so many stupid ideas.
                              
"Dude, we don't even know what to do for an evening and you want to party an entire day? Plus, I'm not sure you can afford losing anymore braincells" Chase chuckled at this.
                              
"Aw come on! We can watch movies and play some drinking games. People are easily entertained while drunk. Please, Jill. Let's do this! 24 hours baby!" Code was full on cheering right now.
                              
"Fine, but it's your responsibility to keep us busy. Oh and BYOL because I can't afford all of that" The idea of a 24 hour party was great but it seemed like one of those things that aren't as cool as you thought they were in real life.
                              
"BYOL?" Chase asked.
                              
"Yeah, usually it's bring your own beer but we all like our liquor. Beer didn't seem to fit." Weirdly enough we didn't drink beer that often. Beer was something you'd drink during summer to cool down. Liquor was something you'd drink when you were partying.
                              
Chase chuckled "I should've known"
                              
I should invite Chase too. I mean, we'd been getting along lately and the more the merrier, right?
                              
"You should come" I looked at Chase.
                              
Code snorted. I frowned at him.
                              
"Oh you're serious?" Code asked surprised. Did he think I was joking? Of course I was serious. That is, if Chase wanted to hang out with some high school kids and his little brother. It didn't sound very appealing.
                              
"Sure. I mean if you're okay with this?" He turned around to look at Code. I watched Code's expression carefully in the mirror. I knew the brothers got along but they weren't that friendly. They never went out together or anything.
                              
"Okay, but you're chipping in for Jill's present" Code smiled. Of course he would work that to his advantage.
                              
"Dude, no. Chase doesn't have to buy me anything. Just, you know, BYOL." I grinned at him.
                              
"No it's fine. Birthdays need presents" He gave me one of his big genuine smiles that I'd loved. I found myself returning one.
                              
"I already texted the guys about the 24 hour party so you can't change your mind anymore" Code said smugly. That butthole. I rolled my eyes.
                              
Code was the first one to jump out of the car when we arrived. It was weird seeing him so energized. I think he was looking forward to the party. No pressure or anything to make party freaking awesome.
                              
24 hours? We were gonna get bored as fuck. Oh well, not my responsibility anymore. I should go shopping soon to make sure there were enough drinks and fast food. Even though Snake was bringing food and everyone was bringing drinks. You can never have too much.
                              
We were inside and I was petting Bus when Chase came in.
                              
"What took you so long?" Code asked. I hadn't realised Chase didn't come inside with us.
                              
"Had to make a call" He shrugged and headed to the fridge.
                              
He threw me a bottle of water and then grabbed some for himself. How the hell did he know I was thirsty? Was I ogling his water or something? Probably.
                              
A few hours later I said goodbye and headed to the car. I guess shopping wasn't for today. I'd do it tomorrow. I still had to ask my mom for permission for the new plans but I didn't expect any issues. As long as we didn't break anything or drank ourselves into a coma we'd be fine.
                              
And we wouldn't do that. Come on, I had a little bit of common sense.
                              
I was driving back home when I noticed it was too silent in the car. I hit play on the CD player. I had no idea what CD was inserted but I wasn't in the mood for anything particular.
                              
All of a sudden some random opera music was blasting out at full volume. I recognised it as Cabanera by Bizet. I turned to volume down and listened to it.
                              
I wondered why this CD was playing in the car.
                              
Was it a coincidence Chase had stayed behind earlier? He probably did this. Was this his idea of a prank? Oh wow. That was pathetic. I almost felt sorry for the guy.
                              
Little did he know I liked classical music too. Nothing wrong with that genre, it relaxed me.
                              
If he wanted to prank me he'd have to do better than that.
                              
When I got home I decided to text him.
                              
Loved Cabanera. Gotta say dude, your idea of a prank is pretty disappointing. 
                              
That piece was stuck in my head now. I didn't sing it though. Didn't want the neighbors to call the cops on me. They'd probably think someone was getting stabbed if I tried to sing it.
                              
I was about to grab a chocolate bar when my phone buzzed.
                              
It was an impulsive idea. Don't worry, I'll get you back ;) 
                              
I snorted. Yeah right. I'll believe it when I see it buddy. I think he was too nice to come up with a good prank. Code had enherited all the evil genes in the family.
                              
I somehow find that hard to believe but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. I challenge you to a good prank. 
                              
Ooh cookies. Maybe I should melt some chocolate and dip the cookies. This is the best idea ever. I'm so awesome.
                              
I grabbed a pot. Au bain marie style. Yeah, I know how to melt my chocolate.
                              
Only because Snake had taught me.
                              
He's a good friend. Teaching me the most important things in life. How to make perfect smores and how to melt chocolate.
                              
They say the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, clearly it's the way to my heart too.
                              
I hadn't noticed my phone had buzzed again. I quickly opened the text.
                              
Challenge accepted