Deer Caught in Headlights...
By the time I got out of the shower it's 5:00 so I have an hour to get ready. Scouting through my closet I found the perfect outfit. Drying off I started with my hair first, the shower ruined the curls so I'm just decided to blow dry it and let it hang loose with it's natural wave. Once that was done I got dressed in a short dress with a black ruched sweetheart neckline, beaded waistband and a flowy pale blue skirt, black stilettos, black bangles on one arm, thick pale blue bracelet on the other and silver drop earrings. Now time for my make-up, got 20 minutes left.
I do a simple pale blue eyeshadow, mascara and clear shimmering lipgloss. Quickly I do my nails as well; black French tips and a clear coat.
"Darling it's 5:45! You should get going if you don't want to be late!" my mom called to me from downstairs.
"I'll be heading out in minute mum!" I grab my phone, keys, purse and head out the door. Oh wait! Almost forgot my coat! If mum saw me in that dress that wasn't to my knees she'd kill me. I pulled on the black trench coat and tied it tight, making sure nothing is revealed. Finally ok with my appearance I went downstairs where of course mom was waiting for me with a camera. Geez it's just a party...not going to prom.
"Oh my baby! You look so beautiful, just like your mom in high school." she cooed, "C'mon honey we need to get this coat off so I can take pictures!"
"Actually mom I'm running late I really need to go." I advised giving her a quick kiss goodbye and hurried to the car before she could say anything else.
"Alright dear but don't forget--"
"Starts at 6 out by 9 and in bed by 9:30." I said reciting the same thing she's been telling me since I first started going Freshman year. I rolled up my windows and drove to Alex's house, the drive is only 20 minutes going 60 MPH. By the number of cars parked in front of his house it takes me 5 minutes just to find a parking spot. I walked back to the house in silence. No one to talk to anyway. Looking up at the sky I smiled, full moon is beautiful tonight. I rang the doorbell and surprisingly a langered Jake opened the door.
"Well look who it is!" he slurred, "Hey guys look it's little Miss Smartass!" Hayden and April scurried over and pulled me inside.
"I'm so sorry Ariana, he's had a little too much to drink. Anyway how about you take off that trench coat so we can have some fun!" Hayden exclaimed bouncing around. Looks like Jake isn't the only one who's been drinking. I untied the belt and took of my coat, the girls' jaws dropped and Jake's eyes widened.
"You look so hot!" April squealed.
"Yes you do." Jake agreed looking me up and down, I blushed.
"Thanks."
"C'mon now we can finally get this party started!" they pulled me on the dance floor and we danced like...well like some girls in a music video. Hey, can't be a good girl all the time. After some dances and a few drinks an idea pops into my head. Find Alex. My mission is aborted when a familiar southern accent filled my ear.
"May I have a dance Babydoll?" his breath tickled as it bathed over my neck. So warm and his breath smells like chocolate with a hint of liquor but not too overwhelming. If I wasn't tipsy my answer would've definitely been no without a second thought but instead I answered,
"Mmm, I guess I can spare one dance." I pulled him out back to the dance floor and as soon as we got to the middle of the crowd Boyfriend by Justin Bieber came on. How ironic.
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go
I can take you places you ain't never been before
Baby, take a chance or you'll never ever know
I got money in my hands that I'd really like to blow
Swag, swag, swag, on you
Chillin' by the fire while we eatin fondue
I don't know about me but I know about you
So say hello to falsetto in three, two, swag
I'd like to be everything you want
Hey girl, let me talk to you
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, I'd never let you go
More and more people crowd on the dance floor so me and Derek get pushed even closer together. Not that close but close enough to have steam coming out of Alex's ears. Looking into Derek's eyes I saw pain, regret, sadness, anticipation, indignation and something else I can't quite put my finger on. By the look on his face he might as well be singing the words to me himself.
If I was your boyfriend, never let you go
Keep you on my arm girl, you'd never be alone
I can be a gentleman, anything you want
If I was your boyfriend, I'd never let you go, I'd never let you go
So give me a chance, cause you're all I need girl
Spend a week with your boy I'll be calling you my girlfriend
If I was your man (If I was your man), I'd never leave you girl
I just want to love and treat you right
Subconsciously we leaned in closer to each other. My mind was screaming not to but my body was telling me that this is what I need. He smelled like pine, leather and cologne. It's intoxicating. I don't know why or what it is but it's like I'm drawn to him. As a bee is drawn to honey or the ocean is drawn to the moon. His lips brushing over mine was the bucket of ice cold water dumped on my face. Realization hit me and I pushed him back impulsively. Hurt flashed across his face and I instantly regretted it.
"I-I need to go find Alex." I insisted. His eyes darkened and his jaw clenched in anger, "Look Derek--"
"I really don't want to hear it Ariana. Why should I matter anyway, right? He's your boyfriend and I'm just some guy you just met today and barely even know." he said voice cold and emotionless.
"No, Derek! It's not like that!" I pleaded with my eyes for him to understand, he shook his head.
"Just go find your precious jock. I promise I'll stay out of you guys' way from now on." without giving me a chance to respond he pushed his way through the crowd, not looking back. Oh great, what have I done? Although he's right I just met him not even 24 hours ago and almost kissed him! Alex has been my boyfriend for 2 years and I can't give that up now. A part of me wants to go find him and fix things but a bigger part of me wants to find Alex so we can talk about what happened earlier. I saw one of his friends Eric over by the stairs talking to a group of other new girls. He ought to know where Alex is.
"Hey...Eric." I called tapping his shoulder. He turned around and gave me a sloppy, lopsided smile, eyes droopy. How shocking.
"Hello there little princess. D' you come over here to find out what a real man is capable of?" his breath reeks of liquor and...cigarettes?!
"No Eric. Look have you seen Alex?" I asked impatient, his sloppy grin curves up into a devilish smirk.
"Oh yea, he's up these stairs; third door on the left."
"Thanks Eric." I headed up the stairs, following Eric's directions.
"I'd knock first if I were you!" he called out. Wonder what that was all about...probably nothing he's drunk off his arse anyway. Once I get to the door I knock.
"Alex...baby are you in there?" the door opened just slightly and I could hear voices from inside.
"Ooo, Alex." a female voice moaned, an annoying squeaky voice I know all to well. I pushed open the door completely and gasped at what I saw. Alex shirtless on top of a half naked Ashley in only a bra and underwear. Her legs are wrapped tightly around his waist and he has her arms pinned above her head while he's trailing kisses down her neck. They froze when they realized someone else was in the room. Alex's head snapped up, eyes wide like a deer caught in headlights. Which is pretty much what he is a deer caught in headlights...but he still has yet for the car to hit him and back up running over him again. His eyes changed from a deep violet to his regular blue ones.
"Oh look it's your girlfriend!" Ashley exclaimed shooting me a got-you-bitch look.
"Ex." I corrected, fleeing from the room and not looking back.
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