Someone else has eyes for Noelle

He could feel Jacobs's breath on his lips and for a moment before Noah stepped in close and placed his head on Jacob's shoulder. Noah was breathing as heavy as the corset let him as Jacob's hand moved from Noah's waist to his back, his thumb gently touching his exposed skin passed the top of his dress. Moving in slow circles as the music played, Noah hoped Jacob wasn't too disappointed.

Once Noah's heart and breathing steadied again, found himself relaxing despite his situation. Noah kept his eyes closed for a long while before opening them again. When he did, he spotted Courtney standing near the punch bowl, her expression unreadable as she watched them.

It was then that a rough hand grabbed Noah's bare shoulder, pulling him away from Jacob. The sharp scent of cheap beer hit Noah's nose as Tony stumbled between them.

"Been watching you," Tony slurred, his glazed eyes looking down Noah's dress, "The things I'd do..."

"Back off, Tony," Jacob warned, stepping forward protectively.

"Or what?" Tony sneered.

Noah's skin crawled as Tony's hands tried to explore but Noah was able to keep them off him. The other students had stopped dancing to watch the scene unfold, a few voices telling Tony to knock it off. Through the gathering crowd, he spotted Sarah approaching, her face twisted with hurt and anger.

"Seriously?!" Sarah shrieked. "Now you're hitting on this skank?"

Noah felt his face burn with anger and embarrassment as he tried to free his wrist from Tony's grip. He opened his mouth to defend himself, but Tony spoke first.

"At least she knows how to have fun," Tony sneered at Sarah. "Unlike your frigid ass."

Sarah's eyes widened in shock. "What did you just say to me?"

"You heard me," Tony mumbled. "Stuck up bitch."