Papier Silk

Maddie:

As I arranged the last shipment of chocolate bars on the display for the next morning, I started to feel guilt rush over me. I told myself it wasn't over the stupid concert, but it didnâ–“t take me long to realize that it really was. It occurred to me as I tossed aside the last box into the garbage that I was letting London down not going with her.

She had after all, asked me to go with her, which was surprising enough, knowing she always wanted to be seen with the richest, and most famous people. But I guess after her last short term relationship, well, I guess I'm just hoping she changed

Zack:

I was certainly going to brag the next morning at school, not only was I going to a Black Eyed Peas concert in London's stretch Hummer limo, but I was also going to be a V.I.P. I knew the kids back at school would have a field day, and for a few hours I'll be even cooler than I already am.

As I readied myself in front of the bathroom mirror I could hear my brother's voice traveling from our room. His words came out vague and I was only able to catch bits a pieces of what he was trying to say. "Yeah," I said not even knowing exactly what I was answering too.

Suddenly I started hearing his footsteps, and then the bathroom door opened. "So you think so too?" he asked with one of his eyebrows arched up. I stared at it for awhile gathering something to say; it was like furry blonde caterpillar and I strangely had the urge of reaching over and petting it.

'Focus,' I scolded myself. "Sure," I said coolly turning back to fix my hair.

I guess it was a good enough answer and I sighed in relief when he nodded and shut the door.

I wonder what exactly he was talking about..

London:

I love dancing, especially when I'm getting dressed in front of my mirror. It's somewhat relaxing, and quite fun.

The Format was blasting out of the speakers as I changed into the new Arturo Vittali dress I bought just for the concert. It was a stunning canary yellow number, that fell just below my knee. It was fun and flirty and yet elegant; I knew I'd be the best dressed there.

I wiggled into the dress feeling the cool, silky fabric brush against my bare skin. I left it unzipped as I rushed back into my living room, where I left my new shoes.

As I danced my way out, I noticed I wasn't alone and stopped.

"What are you doing here?" I asked rather coldly bringing my hands up to clutch the dress to my body.

He looked around unsure whether or not I was talking to him. I asked again. "Hello? Who told you you could come in?"

"You're door was open," He tried to reason. "You were taking too long, so we figured we'd come here." He then added when I didn't say anything.

I had almost forgotten I said I'd take them with me. I admit, I'm not exactly the best at remembering things. And then I noticed that he was alone. "So where's Zack?"

"Went downstairs to see Maddie,"

I couldn't help but laugh out loud, there's something so amusing about a 15 year old boy trying to pursue someone three years older than him.

"What's so funny?" I heard him ask.

I told him not to worry about it and pivoted on my heel heading back into my closet.

Cody:

It wasn't long after she left me in her living room, when she came back still clutching onto the front of her dress. I looked at her curiously.

"I would ask someone else, but since you're the only one here, and since I can't pull it all the way up," she begain casually.

I must have been lost in my own thoughts because she had to repeat the last of her words a second time until it registered. "Could you zip me up?" she had asked.

I felt my mouth go dry when she slowly turned around exposing her bare back to me. I could hardly move my eyes; let alone my body.

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