Westchester Mall
Food Court
Tuesday, September 3rd
3:45 P.M.
"I'll have 2 cinnamon pretzels, 2 cheese, and 1 original please." Taylor said while swiping out a credit card. "I'm back with the pretzels." Taylor said while waving them in the air.
"Taylor I told you nawt to get me anything. I can't afford to gain weight before I'm about to buy a dress for tonight's dance." Sasha said pinching the little stomach she had.
"FYI you are nawt fat. And eating one pretzel won't kill you." Elizabeth said while taking a bite out of her cinnamon pretzel.
"I'll have half before shopping and half after shopping to treat myself." Sophie said with a big smile as if she had an amazing discovery.
"Good idea Soph. Jem, are you going to eat your pretzel?" Taylor said eyeballing her cheese pretzel. Jem looked down at her pretzel and her stomach growled. She wanted to eat her cheese Wetzel pretzel so badly.
"I think I'll pass."
"Whatever. I'll give this pretzel to those LBRs over there. Last chance. You sure you don't want this pretzel." Taylor said swinging the pretzel like a medallion.
"I can survive without it." Jem said swatting at the pretzel making Taylor lose her grip making the pretzel soar over her head then slam into the table next to them where some LBRs were sitting. "Ehmahgawd RUN!!!" Jem screamed. The whole NPC ran towards Nordstrom laughing.
"I can't believe I just ran that fast." Sophie said while trying to calm down.
"Uhhhhhh. I just realized I dropped my pretzel running over here." Taylor said with a moan.
"I did too!" Elizabeth screamed.
"So much about treating myself before and after shopping." Sophie said with a disappointed face.
"Whatever. You guys deserved that for eating fatty pretzels before shopping." Jem said while breathing heavily from running. "Let's just go to Nordstrom and pick out some dresses then go to my house after for make-overs." Jem said walking into the big store. The whole NPC agreed on the idea and linked arms while walking into Nordstrom.
"EHMAHGAWD!!!" The whole NPC gushed at Jem's dress for the dance. She was the last one and wanted to take her sweet time. Jem walked over to the full length mirror to inspect her dress. She looked at herself turning in all directions. This dress was a definite. It was the best one out of 20 other dresses she had tried on. She looked at herself inside the Burberry Mega Check VoileTank Dress and thought she looked ah-mazing. This was the pur-fect dress for the dance tonight. Jam was totally going to notice her. All the other boys would notice any of the other girls without a dress but, she was different. She was pretty and all but, not as pretty as the other girls in the NPC. Jem was surprised she was the alpha of the NPC. It doesn't matter. This dress was totally complimenting her body shape and she will definitely get a dance with Jam tonight. She walked back into the dressing room and switched her clothes. Jem confidently walked over to the cashier and handed her the dress. Swiping out her credit card without even hearing the amount the cashier took it and bagged the dress very gently. Once everyone else payed for their dresses and walked out of Nordstrom Jem quickly got out her Voyager and called Geoffrey to pick them up. Geoffrey quickly came and everyone piled into the range rover.
"I ah-dore my dress." Sophie said while thinking about what she'd look like in her new Betsy Johnson Halter Dress from Nordstrom.
"I luve mine!" Sasha said trying to be better. She really did love her dress. She imagined her at the party in her new Carmen Marc Valvo Beaded Dress with all the boys surrounding her. She could just see the angry look of Jem. Sasha breathed dreamily.
"Can you guys imagine all of us at the dance wearing our new dresses? The TPC would be so proud of us." Taylor said sending everyone back into daydreaming. She was daydreaming herself. Picturing her new skinny self in her new Carmen Marc Valvo Battenburg Halter Shirtdress just made her feel like she was going to be the life of the party. She probably was going to be. Elizabeth was also daydreaming but, not like everyone else. She doesn't have as much money as everyone else but, she still bought a dress that pleased her for once. She could picture all the boys staring at her while she glided over to them in her new Fire Smocked Tube Dress. She didn't even need to use her emergency credit card. She wasn't going to tell the NPC this but, it was only $42. She can't wait to get home to show her mom the dress and tell her the price of it. The look on her mom's face would be a Kodak moment for sure. Finally Geoffrey pulled into the circular driveway of the Johnson Mansion. Everyone climbed out and ran upstairs trying not to kick all three of Jem's dogs that were chasing them. Once everyone ran into Jem's room they collapsed on the floor. Jem felt the warmthness of Buster's breath. It made her feel so comfortable but, she quickly got up.
"Buster, Bebe, and Quincy I want you to lick everyone's face until they get up. Now CHARGE!!!" Jem said while watching the girls struggle to get up before any of the dogs went two feet close to them. "Now that everyone is finally off my floor I want everyone to change into their new dresses and put on the shoes we picked out. Put all your jewelry on as well. Then we shall rate everyone's outfit then get started on the make-up. Move people we only have one hour." After Jem said that everyone scampered to get there dresses, shoes, and make-up to put them on, including Jem. Once everyone fixed and polished there dresses Jem ordered everyone to stand in a line. They obeyed and she judged everyone. "Everyone is practically a 9.7!!!" Jem said hearing the excited cheers of everyone.
"Jem you are soo nice. You are totally 9.8!" Sophie said and for once she meant it. Jem looked really good in her dress. Sophie didn't say this to anyone but, she didn't think that Jem was the prettiest member of the NPC. She was pretty and all it's just that everyone was prettier. Jem was really nice to the NPC, especially Sophie. They'd been best friend before Jem had even met Taylor or Liz. It was ah-vious that Jem met her before Sasha. She only moved here two years ago. It didn't matter because Jem likes how she looks and unlike Miley she takes pride in what she wears and how she looks, except for sleepovers.
"AWWWWW!!! Thanks Sophie you are always so sweet. Okay, since everyone looks ah-mazing we just need to put a little make-up on. Oh, I don't know if I told you guys but, we have to do the make-up ourselves." Jem said hearing the gasps going around the room. She didn't care. She was actually getting good at it. Everyone was soon in salon chairs, in Jem's spa, drying their fingernails and picking colors out for their lipgloss, mascara, and blush. Jem decided that the NPC wouldn't go to their first boy-girl party looking like clowns. Hopefully Miley didn't think the way Jem did and would put a lot of make-up on. When everyone's nails were done and their decisions were made Jem got to work. She quickly put on all her make-up perfectly and very professionally. After she was finished putting on her make-up she did everyone else's. By the time the whole NPC was done with make-up Jem was exhausted. Good thing everyone's hair was naturally perfect when down. Jem grabbed her Juicy purse and dug for her Voyager. She found it and called Jam's house.
"Hullo?" Someone answered on the other line. By the way it sounded Jem could tell it was Jam's older brother PJ, Patrick.
"Hey PJ, I was wondering if Jam was there." Jem asked cautiously not wanting to sound too anxious.
"Sorry Jem, you just missed him. He already left to go to the dance."
"Oh, thanks PJ. See you later." Jem said trying to hide her disappointment. "Girls c'mon. Geoffrey is waiting for us." Jem said. Everyone got out of their seat and grabbed their purses heading for the black Range Rover in the circular driveway.
"Okay Geoffrey. Everyone's in…"
"And buckled." Geoffrey said finishing Jem's sentence while looking in the rearview mirror to make sure.
"Yeah that too." Jem said while rolling her eyes. The Range Rover started moving and soon they were in front of OCD where the dance is held.
OCD
Gym
Tuesday, September 3rd
6:15 P.M.
"Thanks for the ride Geoffrey. I'll call you when to pick us up." Jem called to her driver.
"If you don't call by ten I'm coming over here without your call." Geoffrey said sternly.
"Fine Geoffrey." Jem said with a roll of her eye. Geoffrey smiled and said, "Have a good time girls!" With that he drove off leaving the girls alone in the parking lot.
"I can't believe we have to go at 10:00!!! I mean what if Mike was about to kiss me and then… and then." Sophie said while imagining a horrible moment. "Ughhhhh. No offense Jem but, now I despise Geoffrey. He acts more like an uncle then a chauffeur."
"Well, he sort of is. I mean my parents treat all the people that work for them really nicely. Why do think my dad's business is doing so well?" Jem said as if stating the obvious.
"Can we just go inside yet?" Taylor said while holding her arms. "I'm freezing!"
"Hold awn!!! Gosh!!! You guys need patience!!!" Jem fired back. She took her Voyager out and went through her contacts until she found the person's name. She tapped the screen and then tapped the button labeled SEND.
Please enjoy this voice recording while your party is reached. HEY!!! Miley here!!! I'm probably gonna pick up the phone in 100…99…98…
Jem hated this but; she still stayed on the phone. Miley finally picked up at 84.
"HELLO!!!" Miley yelled into the phone. That's all Jem needed before hanging up.
"Kay! Let's go inside before Taylor over there freezes." Jem said while seeing a pout form on Taylor's face. The whole NPC walked across the parking lot to the gym back entrance and huddled around their alpha before going inside.
"Okay guys. We are going in to the song Don't Cha. And a one and a two and a three." Jem whisper shouted while flinging the doors open. Everyone stopped dancing and looked over at the NPC. Even the DJ stopped spinning the music and watched the NPC walk in. Jem was singing to the song Don't Cha in her head until the DJ started the song again and everyone started to dance. The only people still looking at them were the Pops even though they were talking to some boys and all the boys that the NPC liked.
"Well boys look who wanted to be fashionably late." Jam said getting the group of boys to crack up.
"Girls look who wanted to be unattractive." Jem said back having the NPC crack up. Jam walked behind her. She could feel his warm breath on her neck and could smell his Abercrombie cologne. Knowing he was this close to her made it even harder for her to keep a smirk on her face.
C'mon Jem. PJ called telling me that you were wondering where I was." Jam said knowing that a shocked expression was on Jem's face without even looking.
"Maybe I wanted to make sure that you weren't coming." Jem said getting the boys to say that Jam just got dissed by a girl.
"So does that mean you don't want to dance with me?" Jam fired back shutting the boys up.
"Well, someone does need to teach you how to dance so; I guess I'll dance with you." Jem said taking Jam's hand and walking into the center of the gym, they started dancing to the end of the song Low and then suddenly With You came on and Jam started blushing. He didn't know where to put his hands because even though With You wasn't a slow song people started to slow dance. Jam looked at Jem sort of asking if she would allow him and she nodded. He put his hands in exactly the right spots and Jem put hers around his neck. They were pretty far apart but, as the song progressed they got closer and closer. Soon Jem was resting her head on Jam's shoulder. She didn't notice before but, Sophie was dancing with Mike, Sasha was dancing with Greg, Taylor was dancing with Trey, and Liz was dancing with Mark. Jem was now comfortable knowing that Jam's group and Jem's group were joined. Hopefully that means that Jam will ask her out tonight or give her a kiss. Once the song With You was over Principal Burns went up to the mic and announced that the dance will be ending shortly and that people should start going home. Jem held on to Jam a little longer then let go ungratefully. Jam didn't even hear what Principal Burns said and looked surprised when Jem let go. He started to blush when he realized that everyone was leaving.
"So, Jem…" He started. Jem knew this was when he would ask her out so she quickly turned away and put on her non-glossip girl lipgloss making her lips look even plumper and even shinier.
"Yeah?" Jem said turning around so Jam could see her newly glossed lips.
"Ummmm. See you later." Jam said while staring at her purse. 'Oh, um your purse is vibrating.
"What?" Jem said looking down and seeing her purse shaking. She reached in and pulled out her Voyager. Geoffrey was calling her. She pressed SEND and told Geoffrey that the girls will be out in a second. "I got to go." Jem said while walking away waiting for Jam to ask her to stop. He didn't so she kept on walking while grabbing the girls away from their future boyfriends.
"Why'd you do that?" They all screamed at Jem when they were finally out of the gym.
"Because if I didn't Geoffrey would make us walk home in the cold." She fired back staring coldly at them. They saw the Range Rover and climbed into the big heated car. Once inside no one was talking to each other. They were too busy dreaming about their soon to be dates. Jem was just looking out the window staring at the rain fall onto it. Suddenly she felt a vibration on her side. Looking down she rummaged through her Juicy purse until she found her Voyager. She really needs a special pocket for her two phones. She looked at the caller ID and saw that it was Jam. Quietly she picked it up trying not to disturb the NPC.
"Hello." She whispered into the phone.
"Jem? Are you okay? I can barely hear you." Jam answered back nervously.
"I just don't want to disturb anyone. So why'd you call?"
"I just wanted to know if the NPC wanted to hang out with the Tomahawks after school tomorrow in Slice of Heaven." He said uneasily.
"The whole Tomahawk team?!" Jem said a little louder than she should have. She looked at the girls and it seemed like they didn't move. "The whole Tomahawk team?!" Jem said a little softer.
"No, just the people I usually hang out with. PJ just got a job there and could get us drinks and desserts for free." Jam offered.
"Well, Jason that is a pretty good offer so, I'll take it. See you after school at a Slice of Heaven tomorrow at about 3: 15. Bye." Jem said as flirty as she could.
"Kay. Bye. Oh and for future reference don't call me Jason even though it is my name. Bye." Jam said nervously. Jem luved the way he said kay. It was so kaute!!!
"Sorry for taking so long girls. There was a lot of traffic getting home since everyone was in front of us going home as well." Geoffrey said while looking at Jem.
"It's okay Geoffrey. Thanks for the ride. Bye." Jem said while smacking the NPC to wake up.
"OWWWW!!!" They all moaned. Jem just stepped out of the Range Rover and thanked Geoffrey again. The NPC followed thanking Geoffrey. Like always the girls were going to sleepover on the first day of school.
Johnson Mansion
Jem's Room
Tuesday, September 3rd
10:24 P.M.
"How was the dance girls?" Nancy, Jem's mom, asked.
"It was fine." Jem said giving her mom the best fake smile she could do. "We're just tired so we're gonna go upstairs and sleep."
"Good because I want you girls asleep by 11 o' clock tonight. If not then no sleepover this week on Friday." Jem's mom warned.
"Uv- course Mrs. Johnson." Sophie said giving her sweetest eyes.
"Now chop-chop girls. Tomorrow is the second day of school and I don't want any calls of how you fell asleep." Jem's mom said sternly reminding them of what happened in the 4th grade.
"That will never happen again. Besides we have matured and we can sleep less." And with that the whole NPC ran upstairs to Jem's bedroom. Once inside Jem locked the door and everyone collapsed on the floor about to sleep. Jem quickly woke everyone up and they all got ready for bed.
"Kay girls. I have totally awesome information!" Jem said excitedly. "Jam wanted to know if we'd meet him and his friends and Slice of Heaven and I agreed!" Jem said and everyone cheered.
"Me and Mike are totally the cutest couple." Sophie said dreamily.
"FYI, me and Greg are the cutest couple." Sasha said back.
"I don't know what you guys are talking about because me and Trey are the cutest." Taylor said.
"I know I should say that me and Mark are the cutest but I really think that Jem and Jam were by far the cutest." Liz said.
"Suck- up." Taylor "coughed."
"Watev. So Jem what time are we meeting the boys?" Sasha asked with a lot of curiosity.
"We are meeting them literally right after school." Jem said. Instead of seeing surprised faces they just said dreamily, "Now we don't have to wait as long."
"WOW!!! You guys are obsessed about these boys aren't you?" Jem said.
"Aren't you psyched for the date tomorrow?" Sophie asked while hugging one of Jem's Juicy covered pillows.
"Uv-course I am." Jem said using one of Sophie's "words." Liz, Taylor, and Sasha were cracking up. They knew that Sophie hated it when people used her word.
"What-ev-er." Sophie said enunciating each syllable. Everyone started cracking up even more, even Sophie.
"Girls, its 10:45. I don't want to hear anything from that room in 15 minutes." Nancy's calm voice rang throughout Jem's room.
"Don't worry Mom." Jem said back into the intercom looking at her beautifully painted nails. She needs to put some lotion on. Jem let go off the intercom button and ran to the bathroom opening the cabinet with all her beauty materials and took out the lotion from Bath and Body Works. She now smelled like peaches. She walked back into her room and gave each NPC member a drop of her lotion then put it back into its cabinet.
"Kay guys. We should go to sleep now." Jem announced. The girls started getting settled in Jem's queen sized bed. Everyone went under Jem's extra comfortable blanket from Juicy. Everyone's pillow fluffed to perfection thanks to Tay-Tay. Soon everyone was comfortably asleep except for Jem. It's not that she isn't comfortable it is just that she is too jittery. Jem quickly falls asleep though.
