A/N: GUYS, I got out of my writer's block! :D Which also means, I will be continuing this story! (for now anyway, but don't worry) Thanks for all you that reviewed! You guys helped with getting me out of that horrible, and terrifying block. :) Well, anyway, it's time for the ball. I didn't mean to turn it into what it is now, but oh well. It sorta works out (: By the way, Clare and Alli's dresses and masks will be posted on my profile, if you any of you wanted to see it. Oh and watch out for some profanities! Have fun reading, kiddos.

Clare

I stood there in front of the mirror, making some final touches.

"Perfect." I mumbled to myself as I clasped my silver heart necklace behind my neck.

My hair was a bit curlier than usual, and my egg white dress hugged my curves. My silver dangling earrings hung in both of my ears and I was standing on a pair of white stilettos.

"Clare! Let's go! We don't want to be late!" Ali's screamed from below.

I rolled my eyes then grabbed my mask and my purse.

Before setting foot down the staircase, I took a deep breath and pulled my dress down a little. Here we go.

"Holy tolito, someone actually looks decent tonight! " Drew commented as I reached the bottom of the stairs.

I felt warmth flood my cheeks as I scoffed and smacked him with my purse. "Shut up!"

Alli squealed beside him, "You look gorgeous, Clare Bear!"

I grinned, "Thank you! But c'mon, Alli, you're stunning!"

Her hair was in a side ponytail, the ends curled. Her black dress hugged her tight figure perfectly and her black pumps tied the whole outfit together.

"Than-"

"Honestly, I think I'm the prettiest one out of all of us." Drew interrupted, mimicking us in a high-pitched voice while gesturing to his outfit.

He wore a white dress shirt, the sleeves rolled up, with a black vest on top, and a black bowtie.

Alli and I exchanged looks and started laughing.

"What? Did I forget to wear pants or something?" He asked, looking down at his outfit.

Alli shook her head, "Oh, honey."

Drew rolled his eyes then gestured out the door, "Shall we leave, ladies?"

We strolled to the door, locking it, and made our way to his car.

As we left, I mindlessly started playing with my necklace while staring out the window.

I almost completely forgot about my date. Nicholas, the cashier. Oh god, what if he doesn't show? What if he thought we were just a bunch of crazy obsessed girls? Pfft, I don't even know the guy. Is he even nice? What if he's actually some crazed psycho? Or worst, what if I end up falling for him? Clare, you can't allow yourself to do that. Remember the last time-

"…right, Clare?" Alli's unusually loud voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Huh?"

"I knew you weren't listening!" She accused me, turning around in her seat.

"I know, sorry. What were you saying?"

She giggled, "Oh, I was just describing your date to Drew, no biggie."

"Oh Alli…" I sighed then remembered something important. "By the way, did you tell Drew the plan?" I asked, looking back and forth at the couple.

"Oh yeah, total rebels." Drew replied sarcastically.

I smirked, "You know it!"

As they dissolved into their own conversation, I looked back out the window, continuing my worrying thoughts from before.

We drove in through the entrance and the valet took Drew's car.

"So, where is this good looking guy I keep hearing about?" Drew asked as we walked in the lobby.

I shrugged and looked around the crowds of people in the room.

"Hey!" Someone yelled behind us.

All three of us turned around to the source and saw Nicholas walk through the front doors, wearing a red vest and tie on top of a white dress shirt.

He looks….hot.

"Uhm..Hello!" Alli greeted him as I didn't say a word.

I couldn't help but just sorta..stare.

"I guess those dresses paid off!" He looked straight at me, grinning with his pearly whites.

I smiled back at him and nodded.

Drew coughed to the side, causing us to all turn towards him.

Alli rolled her eyes and introduced the two. "Oh, Nicholas, this is my boyfriend, Drew. Drew, this is Clare's date, Nicholas."

"You guys can just call me Nick." He stated while the two boys shook hands.

"Will do." Drew smiled.

Nick grinned once more then held his arm out to me so I can hook my arm through. "Well, shall we get going?"

"Of course" I said, finally speaking, hooking my arm through.

"Wait! Our masks!" Alli reminded us before we even made a step.

We swiftly put them on then looked at each other.

"Ready?" Drew asked, grabbing Alli's hand.

We all nodded then marched into the ballroom.

"Whoa." Ali and I stated in unison as we stepped in.

The room was dark with dim lights, but the strobe lights made up for it. There was also a bar on the left side and white round tables with flowers and glowing lamps in the middle. Lastly, there was a mini stage all the way on the other side of the huge room.

"Are you sure this is the ball?"

"It looks like a club."

Drew and Nick screamed through the booming music.

Alli and I shrugged then started making our way to a table away from the huge crowd. Once we found a free table, Drew left to go get us some drinks.

"I wonder who's performing tonight!" Alli screamed over the louder screams nearby.

"I'm still wondering how this is even called a ball! I expected it to be proper or something!" I yelled back.

I heard Nick chuckle beside me, "Welcome to the 21st century, the era of clubs, drugs, and weed."

I giggled as Drew placed our drinks the table.

"Martini's for the ladies, beers for us, guys."

I faked a gasp. "Drew actually bought us something?"

He scoffed, "Enjoy it because that's the first and last round I'm buying you guys!"

I rolled my eyes and raised my glass for a toast. "To Drew's generosity!"

They repeated after me, then laughed, clinking their bottles and glasses against each other.

Drew and Alli started their own conversation as did Nick and I.

We talked about our jobs, college majors, and even movies that were out right now. He was actually really cool, funny and sweet as we talked on.

I never thought I'd say this but I think I'm starting to like this guy. I know, I'm stupid. It's only been what, not even a day I've known him but yet I'm already starting to develop feelings for him?

Stop it, Clare. You can't do that.

Suddenly, the lights turned off and someone started singing on stage.

"I know way too people here right now that I didn't know last year,

who the fuck are y'all.

I swear it feels like the last few nights we've been everywhere and back but,

I just can't remember it all

What am I doing, what am I doing,

Oh yeah that's right,

I'm doing me, I'm doing me,

I'm living life right now man, and this is what imma do 'till it's over,

'till it's over, but it's far from over"

The rapper's voice boomed through the speakers.

I turned towards Alli and squealed like a little school girl.

"DRAKE!" We screamed in unison.

Drew rolled his eyes and took a drink of his beer while Nick stood up. "Where you going?" I stared up at him. He smiled then held his hand out. "Do you wanna dance?"

I gladly took his hand as he led me to the dance floor.

We somehow ended up in the middle of the crowd, and started like dorks, choosing not to 'grind' like everyone else.

I take it back, I danced like a dork, he danced like a machine! He did all kinds of flips and turns, causing the crowd to form a circle around him.

"Hey, look at that! The man's talented!" I heard Drake shout out into the microphone.

I grinned. My date just got a shout out from a famous rapper!

As the song ended and Nick finished his routine, everyone clapped and hollered for both of the performers.

When the DJ started playing his own music, everyone filled the circle once again.

It happened so quickly, I got lost in the crowd.

Aw, great.

I stopped walking around and just stood there, looking around the crowd for any signs of Nick.

I finally spotted his blonde, spiky hair towards the middle of the floor.

I started making my way towards him.

"Nick!" I screamed as I finally got past the last wave of people.

I stopped as I saw the scene before me.

"Nick?"

I felt my heart break into pieces as I stood there.

A bunch of girls were surrounding him, twirling his tie and running their hands through his hair. No, all I really cared about was his look. He seemed to be enjoying it.

"Nick, let's go." I pulled on his arm, trying to separate him from them.

Some of the girls gave me dirty looks, which I ignored.

His face snapped up at me, smiling wide.

I stepped back and stood there, dumbfounded.

"I'm sorry" He worded through his mouth.

I shook my head then started walking back to the table. I felt my eyes water.

I knew I shouldn't have let myself feel again.

I don't even know why I'm so emotional for this guy anyway. We knew each other for 2 and ½ hours, tops.

Okay, I admit, I thought he wasn't going to be like the others, breaking my heart in a snap of their fingers, ha, look what happened.

Clare, you dumbass.

I was so focused on just getting to back to Alli, I didn't notice a guy walk in front of me. I bumped into him, his drink spilling on the floor and part of his pants.

"Hey, watch where you're going!" The dark haired man exclaimed as he bent down to somehow clean the mess up.

A few tears escaped as I dug through my purse for napkins.

I wiped some tears that managed to escape through my mask as I bent down and handed them to the man.

"Sorry, I'll buy you another one." I said carefully, scared my voice might crack.

He looked up, annoyed, but it seemed to disappear as he came in eye contact with me. "Uh..uhm-no, that's okay. It wasn't my drink anyway." He stuttered.

I forced a smile and nodded, standing up to walk away to the table.

"Where's Nick?" Alli asked, sitting on Drew's lap. I sighed, plopping down on a chair and buried my face in my hands. "You okay?" She sounded alarmed.

I shook my head as I felt a few more tears escape under my mask.

I heard her drag a chair over beside me. She rubbed my back, "Did something happen?"

I sniffed then mumbled, "He was dancing, being the center of attention. I went looking for him afterwards, only to be greeted by him being surrounded by a bunch of girls. Sluts galore. I tried pulling him away, but you know what he did? He smiled and said sorry with a smile on his face."

I guess she heard my whole rant as she abruptly stood up from her seat. "Drew, I need a favor hun." She hissed through her teeth. I lifted my head up from my hands, and saw them walk away a few feet. Unfortunately, I couldn't hear a thing they were talking about as the pounding beat from the speakers seemed to get louder and louder every minute.

After a while, Drew looked to be furious and stomped away to the dance floor. Alli stayed, smirking. "Where's Drew going?" I asked, cautiously. Alli turned towards me, an incredibly smug smile plastered on her face. "He's helping me with something, no worries. I am so sorry by the way. If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have gotten your heart broken by that jerk."

I shook my head. "No, it wasn't your fault. I let myself like him too fast. Way too fast." She walked back next and gave me a sad smile.

"OW!"

I heard someone yelp from the dance floor.

Wow, if I could hear that all the way over here, it must've have been loud over there. A handful of people cheered, for no apparent reason, then went back to their dancing.

I noticed Drew walk out the crowd with a smug expression on his face. He rubbed his knuckles back and forth as he made his way towards us.

Oh he didn't…did he?

"What exactly did Drew had to do for you?" I nervously asked the grinning girl beside me.

"No one treats my best friend like that. No one."

I chuckled and hypothetically asked, "Oh where would I be without you?"

"Mars, maybe?" She answered jokingly, hugging me. "You okay, Edwards?" Drew asked as he approached us. I smiled and lightly punched his arm. "Thanks, big bro." He truly was like a big brother to me.

He fist bumped me, grinning. "Hey, it's not everyday I get to break someone's nose and not have them fight back." Alli raised her eyebrows. "He didn't fight back?"

He shook his head. "Didn't get a chance."

Alli laughed then turned towards me. "So, do you guys wanna go home now?" Drew shrugged then looked at me.

"Nah, I don't want to ruin your night. Go dance and have fun!" I gestured towards the dance floor. "Are you sure?" Luke asked, raising his eyebrow.

I nodded, trying to assure them that I was fine here. "But, I don't want you to be alone here." Alli insisted.

"I think I can help with that." A deep, husky voice suggested behind us. Alli and I twirled around our seats as Drew stared straight ahead.

It was drink spilling boy.

"And you are?" I heard Alli ask, looking him up and down.

The guy stepped and said, "She spilled my friend's drink, so she kinda owes me. I think a conversation would cover it." I rolled my eyes, "I guess you aren't gonna let that go?"

He shook his head and defended himself. "Hey, you got my pants wet."

I contemplated for a minute then agreed. "Fine. You can have your conversation." He smiled and waited for Alli and Drew to leave.

She raised her eyebrows at me as I merely shrugged back.

Drew leaned down and whispered in my ear, "Don't let him break your heart. I don't mind punching 2 guys in one night."

I chuckled, and gestured towards the dance floor. "Alright. Go have fun, kids." Alli rolled her eyes then pulled a reluctant Drew away.

I turned back to the white masked guy and patted the seat beside me. He happily obliged and sat down beside me.

"So, what do you want from me?" I asked, trying to get this over with. He put his hand over his heart, and playfully said, "Ouch! We just started and you're already giving me attitude?" I rolled my eyes as he chuckled. "Well, first off, your name?"

I almost told him my real name but hesitated. What if he was some total creep that liked to pick up chicks at a club?

"How 'bout you call me, blue eyes?"

He looked at me weirdly then laughed, "Blue eyes? Really? What, you think I'm gonna stalk you if you tell me your real name? Sorry, but my list of people to stalk is full tonight."

Wow this guy's full of jokes and sarcasm.

I scoffed, "Pssh, of course not. I just don't know you yet. Now, your name?"

He laughed nervously and mimicked me, "Call me Green eyes."

Well, this was going to be one interesting conversation…

Alli

I couldn't keep my eyes away from those two. I didn't want to feel responsible for her getting hurt again. I mindlessly danced, trying to inconspicuously spy at them.

I felt Drew place a finger under my chin, causing me to look up in his hazel eyes. "I think she can take care of herself for now, al. Have some fun!" I scoffed and crossed my arms, "I was just keeping an eye out just in ca-" He cut me off by crushing his lips against mine.

It was short, but sweet. He pulled away, smiling. I playfully slapped his arm, "Nice way of you to tell to shut up."

He held his hands up in defense, "But it got your attention, didn't?" I glared at him, not allowing him to win. He threw his head back, laughing. "And you enjoyed it!" I stuck my tongue out at him but he just laughed even louder.

I stood there, waiting for him to calm down, but he pulled me into a slow dance.

Surprisingly, one of our favorite songs started playing, as if on cue.

I couldn't help but smile like Drew did.

I leaned my head against his shoulder and heard him hum the tune in my ear.

I smiled to myself. I cannot express to you how much I love him.

I closed my eyes, saving the moment. We swayed back and forth, with him humming the tune. It was like we were in slow motion, the outside world paused for a few moments. If someone asked me to stay like this forever, I would.

When the song ended, I lifted my head up and kissed him with as much passion as I could have. I bit his lip as payback from the last time, and a groan escaped from his lips. I smirked in between kisses.

Time passed by quickly, neither one of us caring at all.

When we pulled away, we were smiling like idiots. We were out of breath as our foreheads leaned against each other. "I love you." I stated quietly.

He seemed to have heard me either way cause he grinned even wider. "I love you too. Always have, always will."

I didn't realize we were frozen at the edge of the dance floor until bodies started bumping into us. We separated but kept our fingers intertwined. He led me to the center of the dance floor.

I noticed Clare and mystery man were already there. He was trying to get her to dance but she stood there, giggling, jumping up and down instead. The guy laughed and joined her jumping. I couldn't help but be happy for her.

I turned my attention back to Drew and danced as best as I could.

We danced away all our worries with those goofy grins plastered on our faces.

Until I felt my phone vibrating, that is.

A/N: And scene!

I know what you're probably thinking, 'Clare changed moods so fast, that's so unrealistic'. I know that's what I was thinking. -.- It was hard to weave it all together, so I'm sorry if the character development is horrible. :(

By the way, the song Alli and Drew were dancing to is called Love, Love, Love - As Tall As Lions. I had no specific reason for this song, it sorta just..popped up, haha.

Hmm..I was supposed to tell you something but I forget...

Oh well, until next time, my lovelies.