hey you going to the party tonight? " I asked Shawn and I got to our hideout place after school on Friday.
" don't know. I kind of have a date tomorrow so I don't wanna go some where " he answered and my eyes almost burger out.
" you... You have a date? " I stuttered and quickly took my seat beside him on the pool chair. He blushed
" yes I have a date " he said and I grinned and fist bumped him.
" finally man. You are gonna get laid " I said and smirked while he blushed again. " quit blushing dude or I'd think you are in love with her " I added
" I think I love her " he said and I opened my mouth as I registered what he said. He loves someone.
" Shawn I lo... " I was about to tell him that I'm also in love with someone too until he stops me.
" but you can't know how it feels " he said interrupting me and a frown finds its way to my lips but I quickly hide it.
" what's that supposed to mean? " I asked him abruptly.
Does he mean I'm not capable of love
" have you forgotten. You said you can't fall in love bro. " he said and laughed. Sadness filled my veins as I look at him.
" yeah bro. Players don't fall in love " I added and laughed along with him. From the corner I could see Cole staring at me with an odd look.
Disappointment laced his features as he left the room.
What am I supposed to do. Say I love a girl named Elizabeth?. I can't do that. Maybe the party this night is a good idea...
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ELIZABETH:
" I'm not going to a party. " I said for the hundredth time that day as I walked up the stairs to my room. With Alex trailing behind me.
" how the hell did you even get into my house " I asked her with a confused look and she smiled.
" mum " I muttered and climbed up to my room, leaving it open she entered too and stared at the room. I'm guessing its because this is the first time she is entering my house and also my room.
" wow. Your room is so nice. " she gushed out and I shrugged it off but she didn't. " how come you never invite me over for sleepovers " she pouted and I dumped my body on my bed.
" ignoring me won't help " she said again and I ignored her yet again just to annoy her. I'm not in the mood to go to a party this night. Why won't she go home like every human being.
" and do you feel better ignoring me ? " she asked as she sat down in front of me.
" no " I muttered and laughed and then she joined in. " but seriously I don't want to go to a party. I want to be indoors with mum " I added and frowned.
" hold on. Have I ever asked you to come to a party Friday night with me ? " she asked thinking.
" yes you have. Every Friday " I replied and frowned.
" and have you ever followed me ? " she countered
" nope " I said
" then why won't you follow me this time " she whined
" I don't just feel like it " I said and frowned again and she pulled me up from the bed.
" please "
" no "
" please "
" no "
" please "
" I don't have anything to wear to a party " I lied and she looked at me and grinned
" I have a stack of dresses in my bag " she answered and I face palm myself.
" mum won't let me go " I lied again
" Mrs walkers can Betty go to a party with me ? " Alex yelled from my bed room.
" oh yes that's fantastic Alex. And call me Brenda " she yelled back at us and I groaned and buried my head in between my pillow
" alright you heard that. Chop chop get up Betty cooper " she said and smiled while clapping her hands together. She liked calling me Betty cooper when she wants to have her way.
You guys know Betty cooper right?. The Betty in the series Riverdale.
" fine fine but there is a catch " I said as I stood up from my bed. Alex frowned and started putting her hand on her chin to think if it.
" okay let's hear it " she finally said
" I get to pick my own clothes " I said with a smile.
" eww no " she said and I frowned
" yeah you dress okay to school but I'm not letting you pick your cloth for your first night party " she said nodding her head.
" then I'm not going " I stated and opened my school bag bringing out my note.
" what are you doing ? " she asked me
" doing my assignment " I said and turned back to my book
" fine " she whispered
" what " I asked even if I heard her.
" fine! Pick your own cloth and dress like an hobo to your first high school party " she said it dramatically. I rolled my eyes.
" whatever. I'm picking my cloth " I said and turned back to my assignment.
" uhm get up " she yelled and I glared at her. " its almost 7. Let's get ready now " she whispered
" okay I'm up " I said and stood up.
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After taking our shower, I came out of the bathroom and walked to my closet to pick an outfit for my self. With Alex constantly shooting me death glares as she stares at the pretty dresses in her bag.
I'm not wearing a dress no matter what she says. I want to be comfortable in what I wear. I turned away from her eyes and faced my closet back.
After biting my lower lip for five minutes I finally picked a black high waist skinny jeans and a purple crop top. I wore my clothes and then fixed the rope of my purple snickers before looking myself over in the mirror. I looked presentable.
" you look nice " Alex said and I looked at her and I caught my breathe. She looked hot as hell with the red lacy short gown that brought out all her curves. The gown reached just above her knee. She had curled her straight brown hair and done her makeup but no heels yet.
" how do I look " she said and gave me a wink
" you look bang able. If I were a guy, I'd totally bang you. I'd go gay for you bitch " I said and looked her over. She liked my reply as she was now smiling at me.
" okay thank you then. So I'm doing your make up " she stated and before I could protest, she pushed me on the chair and looked at me while humming a song as she tried to do my make up...
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" wow girls you both look stunning " my mum gushed as she took shots of us with the camera. I rolled my eyes.
" my baby's first high school party " mum said again and I frowned. No it wasn't my first high school party. Just the first one in this city. My make up was light and she put my curly red hair in a pony tale with a few strands hanging above my forehead. I looked pretty.
" let's go before she starts lecturing us on how to use protection " I dragged Alex as we got out of the house with Alex laughing behind me.
I rolled my eyes again and walked to the car carefully watching my steps so as not to trip.
" you look like you are gonna fall on your face soon " I looked up to see where the deep voice came from even though I already know its Ralph, Alex's brother. Again
" what are you doing here ? " I asked, ignoring his comment earlier. He looked so calm as his hands were in his pocket as he stood sexily by his car.
" well its nice to see you again " he said, ignoring mine too.
" urgg " I groan and entered the car to avoid any conversations with him. I wasn't in the mood to talk to him
" oh hey Ralph. Didn't know you would arrive early but its good. Let's go " she said and hopped into the car with me at the back seat. That's good because I want to talk to her.
Ralph got into the driver's seat and then buckled his seatbelt. He placed the mirror directly at me and gave me a wink. I looked away not because I hated his flirty wink but also because that wink gave me goosebumps. Hopefully we wouldn't have to meet a lot at the party.
" you know Kelvin's house right ? " Alex asked him and he nodded his head then drove the car out of the drive way into the road. With Ralph paying attention to the road, I now had the chance to murder Alex
" what is he doing here ? " I asked Alex whispering as I pointed to Ralph
" well he is obviously driving us " she said like it was nothing.
" I can see that. I mean why is he going to the party ? " I asked again.
" well mum didn't want me to leave the house unless he went with me so he did. And also I plan to get us drunk this night so he will be our designated driver " she said and then grinned.
" I don't like the sound of anything I just heard " I said frowning.
" are you always this polite and organized " my eyes shot up to look at Ralph.
" excuse me ? " I said feigning annoyance.
" are you always this nerdy ? " he asked again.
" I am not a nerd and its not right to eavesdrop on people's conversations. Its called having manners " I fired back in anger.
" slow down muffin. No offense " he said and then laughed.
" This is not funny and don't call me muffin..my name is Elizabeth " I said and faced the mirror abruptly showing him that this conversation is over.
This always happens when Ralph is beside me. All we do is bicker at each other and fight. I look in Alex's direction to see her giving me an apologetic look. I smile at her and she smiles back as she mouthed we are gonna have fun...
I hope so.
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" wow " was all I could say as Ralph drove inside Kelvin's mansion. This guy was one rich guy. The garden was big and beautiful and there was a fountain in the middle of the garden of a fish spitting out water.
" yeah wow " Alex said and smiled at me. I smiled back as I started to relax. Maybe this party wasn't such a bad idea after all
After driving around to look for a space to park, we finally parked beside a big tree so we will be able to find our way back after the party.
" see you ladies later " Ralph said as he left us in the parking lot, swinging his car keys in his hands as he strolled into the house.
I won't lie that I didn't check him out. I mean how can he be so hot but he is a player.
" if you are done ogling my brother let's go get drunk " Alex said and pulled me along with her as we made our way into the house. She didn't even wait for my reply.
As we got to the doorstep, I could hear the music through the door. Oh boy
" hey come in " the door opened to reveal a guy with green eyeballs. I presume that's kelvin. Oh he is hot alright. Why are all the guys so hot.
" thank you " Alex purred and he smirked at her before he left.
As soon as we entered the party, I suddenly felt inferior to all the girls here and I actually wish I had worn a dress like Alex had said earlier at home.
" hey you are beautiful bitch " Alex said as if she had read my mind. I smiled at her as she held my hands and we walked into the house.
I looked around taking in the surroundings around me. At different ends of the house there were speakers blasting a song and in the middle of the room were people dancing. Some were kissing and some were ogling guys with their shirts off. At one end of the room were people in a circle rolling a bottle. Playing truth or dare I presume. And at another end was a guy upside down drinking from a pipe as people around him chanted his name. At another end were bunch of people taking shots of tequila. Are we this much at our school or is kelvin just too popular.
" are parties always this intense ? " I asked Alex raising my voice a little so she could hear me because of the music.
" yes but its fun. Wait till you see the after math of all this " she said then smiled. " let's go grab a drink " she yelled
" okay " I muttered as she led me into the dance floor and we walked pass the people grinding and rocking each other. I could smell the mixture of sweat and booze together due to the heat and up was a disco ball lighting the room in different colors.
Alex pushed open the door revealing a table filled with different drinks. She grabbed a bottle of vodka and two coca cola bottles then mixed it inside two plastic red cups. Then she held the cup out for me to take. I hesitated and stared at her
" don't worry. Its not strong " she said and I nodded before collecting it.
One gulp of the drink, it burned my throat but it was just for a little while.
" this is not actually bad " I muttered and grinned.
" see I told you so " Alex said and took a sip of her drink from the cup.
" let's go sit down for a bit " she said and we walked out of the place. Our drinks in our hands as we made our way to the couch. We sat down together on the arm chair. I took my phone out and then went to my Instagram to post one of the pictures we took at the house. I haven't posted anything since radena died.
" why are you frowning " Alex asked me. " are you not having fun?. Should we leave ? " she asked me, her voice laced with concern.
" no its fine "I said and smiled. " look who is here " I said and pointed at Cole who was standing in front of us with a grin looking at us. Alex to me precise
" Betty " he said and I smiled at him.
" Alex " he said and Alex started looking ahead not saying a word.
" you are bang able " I whispered in her ear and she laughed. That lifted her spirit
" hey Cole. " she said
" you look beautiful " Cole said as he played with his fingers.
" thank you " Alex said smiling. " you don't look bad yourself " she added and Cole looked himself over and blushed.
Is that a crush I spot?
" do you want to dance ? " he asked her and she was staring. So much for the confidence Taylor swift.
" Alex " he said again and I pinched her laps
" are you gonna be okay by yourself ? " she turned to me and asked me.
" yes of course I'm not a kid. " I muttered and she didn't bulge " okay I will go look for Ralph and hang with him. Go " I added . although we both knew that was a lie and that I would not look for Ralph. She left.
" yes I would love to " she told Cole as she stood up and followed him. I gave her a big smile and a thumps up.
As soon as she was out of my sight, my smile faded and I stood up and made my way back to the table where the drinks were. I think I need a drink.
I considered mixing the vodka with the coke but I wanted to taste it alone and I'm desperate too. I picked the bottle and drank from it.
" Christ ! " I yelled as the drink burned my throat. Tears filled my eyes and I didn't want to cry.. Dena is gone. I don't deserve to be happy when I killed her. But I will not cry here.
" oh God I messed up. " I said and put my hands on my face, forgetting about the bottle till it dropped on the floor making it break.
" Elizabeth ? " I looked behind me to see Adam, looking good as ever. He was leaning against the wall with a bottle of beer in his hand. On his face was a confused expression.