1:35 pm

I lay back on the bench staring out into the glimmering lake soft splashes and from small creatures reaching my ear. My body shivers slightly in the cold air as I look up the sun's minuscule glare peaking through the trees only hitting half of my face my left pupil retracts from this burst of light. I have around 3 hours until the party.

"Boo."

A deep but smooth voice reaches my ears startling me from my semi-awake state. I turn to see Ross' lips near my cheek. They invade the sunlight, two plump lips shining in the sun. I freeze stuck in the moment shock apparent on my face. His eyes seem to glitter staring down at my face, waiting. A few seconds seeming like hours pass and I look away from his hot gaze, coughing and turning away. He licks his lips and retreats a few steps back.

"Are you going to come over or just stand there?! I do have somewhere to be you know." I say rolling my eyes trying to shake off the tension.

I blush and kick a small pebble on my way over as we sit down underneath a willow tree. I try to sit a little closer to her and she lets me.

"So..Did you manage to get the stuff? I think it was two sketchbooks, a pack of drawing pencils, and tw-"

"-elve coloring pencils. Yup! It was fun going to get them. Here." He hands me the bag as I thank him profusely.

Checking the time I see it's 1:40pm. Time is ticking.

"Well..I have to go somewhere but we should definitely stay in contact ok?" My eyes brighten as I look through the bag seeing he got some quality products.

Watching me look through he smiles as I give him a questioning look. "Yeah..Yeah. I'll see you some other time? Let me walk you to the gate." I chuckle and we walk together through the crisp trees were we depart. I buckle up and put on my helmet looking to the right of me. Ross nods his head as he puts on his giving me a peace sign.

I pull of first plugging in my earphones as I get start my way back home to get ready for the party.

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Nova POV

It has been three hours and I'm running a little late. My phones ringtone begins to go off and I pick it up while pulling my dress down. I'm currently wearing a royal blue vintage ball gown dress that's short. A pearl necklace and blue heels match it. After pulling down my dress I pick up the phone saying "Hello?"

"I'm walking up your apartment now." Asagai panted through the phone.

"Didn't I tell you not to-"

"I know. I know. I just couldn't help but get excited. I know you're going to be so beautiful and can't wait to show you off to everyone from our year." He said with guilt in his voice.

I'm supposed to meet him at the party. I wanted some "alone" time in the cab before I was surrounded by so many people. Ugh. For someone who's known me for almost 2 years, he should know I have a temper. Although, I guess its not his fault since I only show him certain parts of me.

That is another key thing I must bring up when we eventually go out. Ross is taking me to his school's prom and apparently he has a whole day planned out. I won't lie and and say I'm not excited.

I sigh and press my nose in frustration. I haven't even figured out how I feel about this. I have to go to a party where there are people I have such bad and stressful memories with.

"I'm sorry if I am bothering you. Should I just wait outside for a few minutes until you are ready."

"You know what. Actually, that would be great." I sigh in relief as I prepare to hang up.

"Um... OK Cool. Just let me know when you're ready."

After I hang up I decide I need to finish getting ready and steady myself for the evening. This party will probably be either a big event that I positively remember or try to forget. I just wish I had my older sister or my mom to depend on. I don't want to bother my friends either.

Coincidentally, My phone vibrates in my hand a message coming up.

Ian: Hey Moody. You wanna sleepover my house with the gang after the reunion party? I'll buy you fries.

I chuckle and type out a response. Ian was my guy best friend. I loved him to death and back. Sometimes being with my friends helped me forget about the outside world and made me feel as if I was being protected by a cocoon of friendship.

Nov: You've enticed me. Are you driving us over? And don't forget a large for me.

Ian: Damn straight.

I check the time and it is 3:45 pm. I run out the door with my black hand purse locking it behind me.

*10 minutes later*

Ross POV

I check my watch in restlessness. I'm waiting for my friend Ian, we were driving to the party together. Suddenly, I receive a buzz and see Ian's name turn up.

Ian: I'm outside your apartment.

Ross: I'm on my way. I'll be there in 5.

I park my motorcycle and lock it making sure I have all my essentials.

I make my way outside brushing my curls out of my face. I see Ian ahead of me he slightly turns and I smile waving my hand.

Hoping on our bikes we start our journey to the school, to an uncertain future, maybe I'm over reacting... Its not like I'm about to go see the girl I like and a bunch of bullies from school.