"Am I right? That dress suits you so well!" Selena shouted as she drove the car.
"I thought your mother would drive you." Oxy was worried, this was the first time she saw Selena driving a car. Even though they were still not old enough to be allowed.
Selena just giggled. "Don't worry about it, I'll soon be seventeen and I've been driving a car since I was fourteen."
"Seriously?" Oxy looked incredulous.
"Yup. My Father taught me driving back then." Selena shrugged.
"Mr. Dome was a good father apparently," Oxy commented.
But Selena immediately shook her head. "Well, good is an adjective that can't be judged in all aspects," she protested.
"He was telling me to do a lot of things in the past. He prepared me so well so he could leave me at any time."
Oxy didn't know what to say. "I don't think so." She was still sure Mr. Dome loved his daughter so much.
"Whatever, I can drive anyway. And tonight we will have fun."
"I'm not sure," Oxy said, pessimistic.
"I'm sure. Your Prince is waiting for you!" Selena exclaimed.
"Why does he wait for me? Maybe he already has picked another girl."
Selena shook her head. "You'll see, tonight you're going to dance with Argen."
"Oh, thanks for cheering me up, Selena," Oxy snorted.
"You're welcome," Selena giggled cheerfully.
Oxy jolted when she heard the sound of her handphone ringing. She immediately opened her handbag to take out her phone.
"Who's this?" asked Oxy when she saw an unknown number dancing on her phone screen.
"Maybe a prankster," Selena tried to guess. "There are a lot of scams now. The scammers got our contacts in various ways. Just ignore it."
Oxy immediately rejected the call, horrified that her contact had been leaked to the swindler. But the number called again.
"Shall I take it?" asked Oxy, somewhat panicked. She was not used to dealing with strangers. Maybe they will hypnotize her just by saying a few words. She had seen it on TV.
But what if the call is important?
"No," Selena was equally unsure. "Just leave your cell phone. Who knows that scammer still insists on calling you." She gave advice.
At first, Oxy was hesitant to leave her cell phone But she decided to follow Selena's advice. She put her phone in the back seat.
"Well, we've arrived." Selena parked the car perfectly. "Take off your jacket. Let's go find the Prince!"
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Parties were still a terrible place for Oxy. She did not like crowded people, lamps with many colors, and the sound of music. She even felt gazes on her. Suppressing her who always wanted to be an invisible person.
Oxy sure, they all looked at Selena who looked stunning in a white dress, matched very much with her silver hair. Selena's makeup was perfect too, making her look like a fairy.
The people who looked at the two of them might have been amazed to see the existence of the weird Oxy next to the fairy Selena.
Many boys were still trying to get close to Selena, asking her to be a partner. But Selena rejected them all.
"Why didn't you accept one of them?" Asked Oxy surprised, those who invited Selena were cool boys.
"They're not my type," Selena replied. "Besides, I haven't found your Prince yet."
"Come on," said Oxy irritably. "Maybe he's been with another girl."
"If he does have another girl," Selena said coldly. "I'll make him realize that you're better than that girl."
"Please don't joke," said Oxy restlessly. "I don't want to ruin your night."
"You are my best friend. So don't be the only one saying that, I won't ruin your night either." Selena replied then winked at Oxy.
Oxy was stunned to hear Selena's reply. Selena was a very good friend. She was lucky to get to know Selena after sixteen years of in friendliness of her life.
"Well, well. There is your Prince." Selena suddenly stopped. Oxy's forehead hit Selena's shoulder who was taller than her.
Selena was right
Argen looked visible among the boys there, with his curly blonde hair which was lit by the light in the room, and he wore a dark blue suit that almost matched Oxy's dark blue dress.
Oxy could only freeze seeing him. Confused and admiring Argen more.
Selena gripped Oxy's hand.
"Come on!"
Oxy didn't have time to stop Selena, who had pulled her to the front of that group of boys. Oxy didn't understand how could Selena dare to face them. If it was Oxy, she would have been running away. At that moment she almost cried because she was forcibly dragged close to the boys.
"Wow, there's a fairy coming!" Darren, who was the first to notice the two of them coming, made the boys around him turn their heads. Including Argen who immediately turned away and Oxy couldn't heed how the pair of clear blue eyes collided with her eyes. Instantly Oxy's face felt warm.
"Hi!" Greet Selena cheerfully.
"Hi, beautiful," said Darren. "Are you looking for a partner? Lucky me, I still don't have a partner.."
Oxy was sure that Selena was holding herself to not punching Darren's face.
While they saw a senior girl in Argen's class glaring at Darren, it was certain that she was Darren's partner tonight. And Darren without a doubt betrayed her.
"Oh, don't worry. I can find my partner by myself," Selena said, grinning. "I just came to say hello."
Oxy wanted to leave immediately but Selena gripped her hand very tightly.
"Just tell me if you need help, pretty," Darren said. And then his partner immediately left. Darren realized that he didn't seem to know if his girlfriend was standing not far from him, he looked confused about whether to chase her or try to seduce Selena.
"I already have a partner of my own, Darren," Selena told Darren kindly. So Darren went away to chase his partner.
It made the group of popular boys laugh at Darren's behavior.
"He's always ridiculous," one of the seniors mocked Darren.
"Anyone seen Alfons?" Asked Selena then.
"Why are you asking him to us?" Instead of answering, the boys laughed mockingly.
Oxy knew Alfons as one of the math students at their school. Strange child but had a predicate.
"Just asking, he is my partner tonight," replied Selena.
Not only were the boys surprised, Oxy just found out too. Selena never mentioned her partner before.
"Huh? Are you serious?" The popular boys laughed even more.
"Why? Weird? I like guys with fat brains, you see." Selena shrugged.
Argen stepped closer. "I saw Alfons," he said to Selena, in a kind voice. "He's standing there by the table, I think he's having a hard time choosing a drink."
"Oh, he's not confused. He knows he can't drink sugary because he's allergic to sugar." Selena explained.
"Seriously, that weird kid is even allergic to sugar?!" The boys were laughing.
"He must have forgotten to bring his drink," Selena ignored them and continued talking. "I'll help him. But before that..." She glanced at Oxy.
This time Oxy grabbed Selena's hand with a look that meant: don't tell me you're going to leave me alone.
"My friend doesn't have a partner yet."
The popular boys squealed.
"Hey, Oxy Jane, you look different!"
Oxy wasn't sure if they were making fun of or praising her. He just wanted to get out of there right now.
"Is that so? I thought you had a partner, Oxy," said Argen, looking surprised.
Selena leaned forward slightly towards Argen, then whispered.
"Can I leave her to you?"
Oxy's face might have turned red now. Selena! You are crazy!
Argen smiled widely. "Of course." He said immediately.
"Good!" Selena exclaimed cheerfully, then released her grip on Oxy's hand.
"See you later, Oxy!"
"Se-Se..."
But Selena had already walked to the buffet table to approach a tall skinny boy who was leaning against the wall with a panicked face.
"Come on, Oxy," Argen ushered Oxy away from his group of friends, ignoring their banter. "Sorry to make you uncomfortable with my friends."
Oxy just nodded, unable to look at Argen. Is it true that she is Argen's partner now?
"I thought you weren't coming," said Argen again. They stopped in front of a large window. "And as soon as I saw you coming, I thought you had a partner."
Oxy just shrugged shyly. "I didn't want to come," she stuttered. But she didn't know what else to say because it felt awkward.
"Why?"
"I... I don't like crowded people..."
What a stupid answer, Oxy Jane!
"Just ignore them." Said Argen. "I didn't mean to come either. I had some business to do. But I remembered you would come."
"Are you sure about this?" asked Oxy. "I mean... I don't think I'm the right girl for you."
Argen laughed. "Why do you say that? I hope I'm right for this beautiful girl."
Oxy's face felt burning. What did Argen say? Argen called her beautiful.
"Do you want to dance?" Argen asked as the soft music started playing.
Oxy shook her head. "Sorry, no... I can't dance."
However, Argen has extended his right hand to Oxy.
"Neither can I. But we can learn together." Said Argen.
He's babbling, Oxy thought to herself. There's no way a popular guy like Argen couldn't dance.
But still, Oxy was hypnotized. Argen was still waiting for her hand. So she accepted Argen's hand which was bigger than her hand.
Argen's hands were so warm and strong, the touch made Oxy's heart beat fast like electricity was going through all over her body, making her blush and hot.
Then, they both danced.[]