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Callie enjoyed the exotic-flavored punch so much, she took another cup. "Mmm, this is one of the best drinks I've ever had," she said in a slightly tipsy state.
After she placed her glass on the table with the other dirty dishes, she walked up to the washtub to bob for apples. "Let's see if I can get one with my teeth." She forgot to take off her pirate hat, which fell over her eyes. As a result, she lost her balance and fell forward into the tub. Feeling the cold water hitting her face, she bolted up in surprise, staggering a little.
Scott quickly came to help her and said, "Easy. You okay?"
"I... think so." She looked at her costume. "Oh, no... the top's all wet now. I'd better change."
Scott saw her wobbling a bit. A sudden thought struck him. "Callie, which punch did you drink?"
"Uh... something about 'dare to drink' I... think," she replied.
"Oh, no... that was the spiked punch! How many did you have?!"
With a struggle, she muttered, "Uh... four or five?"
Scott shook his head as Gordon chuckled. "Sounds like someone is going to be hurting tomorrow morning..."
Scott glared at his brother before turning back to Callie. "C'mon, let's get you to the monorail. I think Luke left a few minutes ago; with any luck he'll still be waiting near the train."
"You sure you don't mind?"
"Not at all." With one hand on her elbow to keep her from stumbling, he escorted her through the villa and into the elevator leading to the monorail. Once the elevator reached the bottom, he let out a sigh of relief at seeing Luke. "Hey, Luke! Are you headed back to the Cliff House?"
"Yeah, the mutt and I have had enough partying for one night." Luke looked over at Callie's disheveled state. "What happened?"
"Seems Callie missed the announcement about which punch was which," Scott told him. "She fell into the apple tub."
Luke tried unsuccessfully to hide a smile. "Oh, honey..."
"I feel so... weird," she said. "I've never had that much to drink before."
Scott shook his head. "Are you going to be all right?" he asked Luke as the train pulled up.
Luke put his arm around Callie and helped her towards the door. "We'll be fine. I'll get her to her door, don't worry. Go back to the party." Scott nodded and turned back to join the others.
Luke and Callie both entered the monorail and took the ride back to the Cliff House.
Part of her costume still soaking wet, she felt a chill. "Oooh, I'm getting cold. Mind if I... get a little closer to you?"
Luke nodded. "Sure. Lean on me." He wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close. Rommel lay down at their feet, his tail thumping. "That better?"
"Much better, thank you." She felt very comfortable next to him.
A few moments later, the train pulled into the Cliff House. Luke stood and held out his hand to Callie, who got unsteadily to her feet. He led her out the door, Rommel trotting in front of them.
When the door opened, she said, "Why don't you come in for a bit?"
Luke politely declined, but when she stumbled towards the door, he took her hand and assisted her. "Whoa! Easy there." He helped her into the room, the door closing behind them.
"Thanks," said Callie.
"Well, I guess I'll be heading home myself. Good night, Callie."
Taking a hold of his hand, she said, "Wait. I want to thank you for helping me get home... really want to thank you."
Luke dropped her hand like he'd been stung. "Um, Callie, I don't think..."
"Then don't," she said huskily, moving closer to him.
Luke backed up until his back hit the door. "Callie..."
Callie held his face in her hands and planted a wet kiss on his mouth. Noticing the fear in his eyes, she whispered, "Don't be afraid." Rubbing one finger down his left cheek, she added, "I won't hurt you."
She leaned in again, only this time Luke caught her hands in his. "Callie, wait. This isn't a good idea."
"I know," she purred. "The couch would be much more comfortable." She took his hand again, trying to lead him to the couch.
He pulled himself free. "Wait, you don't understand. Callie, we... I..."
"What's the matter?" she asked, as she removed her costume jacket to expose her bustier.
Luke went pale, then red with embarrassment. For himself or her, he wasn't quite sure. "I... I like you Callie, really I do. Just not the way you're thinking of at the moment."
She sat down on the couch, curling her legs up underneath her. "Why don't you come sit down and we can talk about this," she said, patting the seat next to her.
Luke didn't move. "I can't." He sighed, running a hand through his hair. "Callie, I don't date... girls." Seeing the confusion on her face, he continued. "I'm gay."
"You're what?" Suddenly she realized what he said and the blood rushed to her cheeks. Callie suddenly felt nauseated. "Oh, my God... I had no idea."
He shrugged. "It's not something I'm ashamed of, it's just who I am." He looked up at her, seeing the stricken expression on her face. "Are you all right?"
She shook her head. "Luke, I'm so sor--" She had to stop and hold her mouth because she was about to lose all the food she had eaten for the evening. Getting to her feet, she stumbled for the kitchen sink.
Luke sighed wearily, and snapping his fingers, he and Rommel left for their own apartment.
Two minutes later, she returned to the living room, only to find both Luke and Rommel gone. "Oh, no." She sat down on her couch. "I don't blame him for running off so fast. Why did I drink so much of that punch?" She lay down on the couch, mortified at what had just happened. "I can't believe what I've done. What will Luke think of me? How can I ever face him again?"
Too tired to think anymore, she closed her eyes and was soon fast asleep.
Callie losing her inhibitions with Luke, by TracyFan4Ever and Lillehafrue
  
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