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We headed home and talked about what we thought Blue Lightning was going to be like.
"Well, I heard it was going to be dark with only blue lights. There's going to be a bar specializing in Blue martinis and crazy new beats to dance to. At least that's what the flyers said. Oh I can't wait! There's going to be tons of hot guys and I wouldn't doubt seeing at least one celebrity! " Sadie enthusiastically informed me, spitting out each word at about 100 miles an hour.
"I wonder what kind of music they'll be playing. New is pretty vague. I guess we'll just have to wait to see." I said thoughtfully.
It was a cool 50 degrees outside the car, and the leaves on the trees were slowly changing colors. Some leaves would fall to the ground with each gust of wind that blew by.
We pulled into my apartment parking lot and we made our way into my apartment with bags in hand. I set down the bags on my couch and looked at my watch.
"It's 8:30 Sades, we don't have much time. The club is going to get packed fast."
"Okay, get dressed. I'll run over to my apartment quickly, get ready, and grab some jewelry. I'll be back in an hour so we can drive over together." And with that, Sadie grabbed her purse, I walked her to the door, and she left.
I walked back over to the couch and brought my bags into my room. I looked around at all the posters on my wall and my black guitar pillow. I sat down on my bed and sat the bags down beside me. I picked up my guitar pillow and hugged it. I could tell it was going to be an eventful night. Maybe as eventful as my day had been. I set down my pillow and opened my bag. I pulled out my new halter and skirt and laid them on my bed.
I set the shoes on the floor as I stood up from my bed. I slowly got dressed as I watched the outfit come to life on my body.When I looked in the mirror, I had to do a double take. Wow, I looked hot! I haven't even done anything to my hair yet. I slipped on my shoes, which made me look even hotter, and stumbled my way into the bathroom.
Curling iron, mousse, clips, hair gel, blow dryer, scrunchie, what am I going to do? I've never gone into too much detail with my hair, but I wasn't about to just leave it down for Blue Lightning. I decided to plug in my curling iron and wing it from there. I can handle curling. Its all the clipping and loading up of hairspray that's not my forte. Oh well. Sadie can always help when she gets back if I make a total mess out of my hair.
While I waited for the curling iron to heat up, some thoughts slipped into my mind I had done a good job of avoiding most of the day. Shopping was a good distraction, but I couldn't avoid it forever. The crystal blue eyes sunk their way into my thoughts, and the oh-too-familiar voice played back through my memory on a repeat I couldn't turn off. I got goosebumps at the thought of finally seeing him again tomorrow. I can't go….I just can't…I can't handle that….but Tommy knows I bite off more than I can chew. He knows I'll meet him. He knows. Its not even like it's that he knows me well enough. He knows how to make me. It something about him. He's the only guy that has the power to make me go against everything I believe in without reason. I don't know how he does it. The solid wall I built around my heart for two years becomes as flimsy as paper at the mere sound of his voice…But theres still something there. I have to protect what little I have left. I have to try to keep my wall up.
I was taken out of my deep thoughts from the smell of burning rubber. I sniffed the air and glanced around the bathroom. Oh crap! I had set down my curling iron over a rubber band! I quickly picked up my curling iron and set it to the side. I tried to splash some water on the hot partially melted rubber. I picked up the untouched side of the rubber band with a tissue and threw it out. Ugh. The smell of burnt rubber filled my nostrils. Great. Now I really know I need this night out.
Luckily no rubber stuck to my curling iron. I picked up the hot instrument and began to curl my jet black hair. I had dyed it black when my music started to change. I wondered what Tommy would think of it, not that it matters. I liked the contrast between my eyes, face, and hair. It also seemed to match the mood I was often in after he left. I think it worked well. It fit me.
After my hair was all curled, I examined myself in the mirror. My curls looked perfect, but I had bags starting to form under my eyes. Nothing a little concealor couldn't cover up, but it made me feel tired and defeated. Too much stress. Even shopping has become stressful. I don't know how many times I've sighed today. Too many times.
I decided I needed an updo, since it was bound to get hot with everyone dancing. I smoothed the curls to my head and put my hair in a high curly ponytail. It didn't look too bad. I had a couple of silver star bobby pins that would help complete my outfit. I pinned down some stray curls and looked up. I smiled at the reflection.
I have a thing for stars, if you couldn't tell.
Next up, makeup. I think I had a basic idea of what I wanted. Silver eye shadow, blue eye liner, red lipstick, mascara, light blush. With concealor for my baggy eyes, I think that would complete it. I started with my mascara, trying to be careful not to poke my eye, which I've done more than enough times already. After that, the silver eye shadow was applied, which highlighted my eyes. I digged out my blue eye liner from my makeup bag and added the finishing touches to my eyes. I softly brushed blush on my cheeks, and padded the conclealor under my eyes. Then, I applied my lipstick. The final touch. I checked out my work in the mirror and thought I did a pretty good job. I think I'm almost ready.
I heard the door open abruptly. Perfect timing.
"I'm back! And I have some stuff I want you to try on!"
I heard Sadie trudge into the living room and drop something of my couch. I walked out of the bathroom to meet her.
Sadie was wearing a red tube top and a frilly black skirt that looked like it came right off a runway. Her eyes were heavily lined in black and her lips were a deep plump red. A heart necklace hung from her neck. Her shoes were red stilettos that looked a bit small.
"What did you bring? Your whole jewelry box?" I asked as I looked over the large box on my couch.
"Haha, funny." She responded, giving me the universal look that said 'Okay, now shut up'. "This is only half of it. The stuff I mainly wear to clubs. I couldn't pick out what I wanted you to wear, so I brought most of it."
I opened the box and had to squint from all the shiny stuff reflecting in my eyes.
"What, you got the sun in here? How can you see your jewelry?"
She gave me the look again, and picked out a playboy bunny necklace.
"How about this one? It's one of my favorites!" Sadie said.
I grimaced at the bunny.
"Um, I wasn't planning on wearing a necklace with my halter, so I'm going to have to say no. That and I'd rather not wear something related to porn." I said with a raise of my eyebrow.
Sadie pursed her lips and glared at me, as if I had insulted her livelihood.
"Fine, but it's sexy." She said.
"It's slutty." I told her.
She just glared at me again and put it back it the box.
I shoveled my way through all the jewelry until I found a thick-chained silver bracelet. It had little stars dangling off it. Needless to say, I liked it.
"Ooh how about this one?" I asked Sadie, holding up the bracelet.
"Nice taste Jude. That's like the most expensive thing I own."
Of course. I could never actually be interested in something cheap. How does this happen? I don't even like spending money. Stars in general must be expensive.
Sadie took the bracelet from me and brushed her fingers over the silver.
"My junior year 1st semester boyfriend bought me this. Alexander. He was loaded. He wouldn't tell me how much he spent, so I went online and found it. It was like $2000."
Woah.
I think I might have a heart attack if someone brushed up against my arm in the club with that on, let alone if I lost it. I didn't need more stress, so I put the expensive bracelet back.
"Well I know you like stars, and you probably don't want something heavy weighing your arm down. I think I have just the right one for you. Let me see if I can find it." Sadie said and started shuffling through the jewelry. A minute later she pulled out a fine silver bracelet with a single star dangling from it. On the star there was an engraved H for Harrison. I really did like it. I just had one question.
"How much was it?"
"I think about $50."
$50. I think I can handle that, considering what else I'm wearing.
I took the "H" star bracelet and slipped it on my wrist. I definitely liked it. I think this was it. I just needed to grab my star cluster earrings and that was it. I was definitely going to be starred out. And I was gonna shine.
After I grabbed my earrings and grabbed my little blue purse, I told my sister I was ready and signaled her to go out to the car. We were taking my car this time.
"Does it cost anything to get in?" I asked Sadie once we got in my explorer.
"Just like 10 bucks. Personally I'd pay 1000 to get in tonight." Sadie told me as I started the car.
She squeeled in excitement."Jude do you have any idea how fun this is going to be?? We're going to party with the stars tonight!"
"Yep, who knows what could happen. You might meet your super rich and famous soul mate tonight Sades." I said with a raise of my eyebrow and not a hint of excitement in my voice. I wasn't quite as excited as Sadie. I'd already met a good amount of stars, being in the music business. But there was a good amount I'd like to meet. Some of my favorite bands would be sweet to run into. Hmm. Who could possibly show up tonight?
Sadie flipped down the mirror visor and started checking out her makeup, which was perfect as always. Her hair was styled as if she was going to back to prom. An elaborate bun sat on the back of her head, a few curled strands of hair fell to the sides of her face, and her bangs lay side swept.
"Sadie, you can't perfect perfection, so stop trying, and appreciate your talent." I said as Sadie gave me a smirk.
"Thanks, but I really didn't have enough time to do my best. I just…threw everything on." she said, trying to sound nonchalant, but the smirk still tugged at her lips.
As we pulled onto Stanely Hill, the known party street, we gasped at the mile long line leading up to the neon blue sign reading Blue Lightning. Woah. There had to be about 200 people waiting to get in.
"What are we going to do Sades? We wont get in till midnight!"
"If we're lucky. Oh well. We'll get in eventually….and I'm sure it will be worth the wait! Hurry, before it gets longer, park. I see a guy pulling out way up there!"
The spot was in the opposite direction of the end of the mile long line, but I guess it was our best chance. Just then, I saw a black mustang about the same distance away from the spot on the other side. I knew they wanted it, and I wasn't about to lose that spot. We both gassed it, and got up to the spot at the same time. The old car was still had its reverse lights on. I guess which way the car turned determined who got the spot.
"If you lose this spot Jude, the club will close before we find another spot. Get.This. One." Sadie pressured me.
The old car slowly began to back up. An old man was now visible behind the wheel. He looked a bit confused about all the young people running about. Wow, he was moving sooo slow. It felt like I could have driven to California and back in the time it took this guy to pull out. I begged that he backed out towards the mustang, giving my just enough room to pull in. But all of a sudden he started backing out towards me. I could see a young kid about 17 behind the wheel of the mustang. He was smirking at me and laughing. Ugh, that pissed me off. Sadie sighed next to me. I almost drove off in defeat until the old man quickly pulled back into the spot. I was slightly confused, until he started backing up towards the mustang. HA! Who's laughing now? I quickly edged my way into the spot as the mustang layed on the horn at me. Jeez, what a sore loser. That's what happens when you play a game of luck. You win or you lose. Wow. I love old people. Especially confused old people. I think my next charity donation is going to be for a senior citizens' home or something.
We got out of the car and made our way towards the end of the line when we got there, all we could see of blue Lightning was a little tiny blue dot of a sign.
"This sucks. I can barely even see the club." I told Sadie.
"It's opening night. Of course it's going to be a little busy. Don't worry, we'll get in eventually, and we'll have fun."
All of a sudden the club didn't appeal to me that much. What is it? Just a big blue dance floor with some music playing and lots and lots of sweaty people. Sure some may be famous, but there's probably none that will actually take time out to talk to me. Its starting to get chilly, and I didn't have a coat. What was I doing? This wasn't the place for me.
"Sadie, I don't think-"
Just then a big limo pulled up next to us, and slammed on the breaks. The back window rolled down next to us and out popped a smiling strawberry blond head.
"Sadiiiie, Juuude!" A very flamboyant Richy said enthusiastically. "What are you doing waiting out here? You ladies are VIP material! Get out of that line! You two are going to catch something out there with all those kids. No one likes a sniffle-nose. Get in! Get in!"
My jaw dropped and I was speechless as I climbed in the limo after Sadie. I managed to squeak out a thanks. So much for my ditch plan.
"Chad, to the front door!" Richie said to the very muscular young man driving the limo.
Richy was wearing a ruffly white shirt under a blue slick tux with little roses along the bottom spelling out Radical Rich in vines. His shoes were the whitest shoes I've ever seen in my life. He was probably wearing about 10 thousand dollars on him.
"I didn't know you were going to be here!" Sadie told Richy.
"Sadie baby, you know I'm in style and in touch. This is Blue Lightning we're talking about. There's no way I was going to miss the opening. I'm so excited! Do you have any idea how many hot guys are going to be here tonight? Oodles of them! Oodles and oodles!"
Oodles? Now that made me smile. I looked over at Sadie and saw that she was smiling too. Richy. What's not to love?
"I know," Sadie said. "and I can't wait."
We pulled up to the front door and I swung the limo door open. Some of the people in line cheered my name and asked for my autograph as I got out. I smiled and quickly signed before Sadie pulled me past the blue rope, past the huge bouncer, and through the big heavy blue doors.