I'd suggest to ride to the party with the group, so you're one of the gang, and do one of two things when you want to leave: have someone you can call whenever you need (your parents, a taxi cab, etc) or hitch a ride with someone else who's in the same boat as you. As the others have said, don't leave too late, keep a Coke in hand (and DON'T be ashamed of it!), and just stay laid back and have a good time. Don't feel too attached to those you came to the party with. If they're going in a direction you're not comfortable with, just head in your own direction. Don't look back and don't feel any need to explain yourself.
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