First thanks for all the amazing reviews from Staci, AwesomeChick101, Brielle Montegomery, DaughterOfApollo101&Dante Alighieri1308 :D This chapter is dedicated to Staci (her reviews make me smile) and DaughterOfApollo101! She's always there for me and this was both our ideas put together :) btw ikno this is pretty out of the blue but I figured a nice happy romantic twist would be a good idea. Cant be all doom n gloom xox
Chapter 12 - Dance
I lifted the dress up and gasped. It was beautiful! It was a short dress and had amazingly soft material. It was a purple or plum like in colour with a hint of pink and flamingo at the center of the skirt. It had diamonds covered on the chest and had a sash just below where your bra would be. I slipped it on and zipped up the back easily. I turned side to side slightly watching the skirt practically float on the air. It was perfect. The biggest smile spread across my lips and my teeth showed.
"Do you like it?" Cecilia had creeped in "You look beautiful in it"
I giggled "Thank you. And I love it"
I only then noticed Cecilia's dress. It was a bibrant red. Short. With strips of material sown in the shapes of roses covering her skirt.
"You look stunning Cec'" I smiled.
She blushed "Thank you. I just hope Jimmy will feel the same" she looked at the floor.
The very mention of his name touched a nerve but I wasn't going to tell her yet. After all she'd done for tonight, I couldn't spoil her day. I'd wait until tomorrow at least "He will. I know he will"
"Thank you" Cecilia hugged me tight.
"You ready?" I asked putting on my eye shadow and lip gloss to match.
"Yep, think so. What about you?"
I slipped mt strappy heels on "All set" I turned back to her.
"Let's go then" she gestured to the door.
I groaned opening it "Oh, God"
"Chill. Like I said, you look beautiful. I can't wait to see Ben's eyes pop out of his head" she giggled.
I laughed "I doubt that"
"We'll see" she looked pretty sure.
I walked out and bumped into Cassidy. She looking amazing!
"Told you that outfit would look great on you" I winked.
Cass laughed "Okay, okay. Thank you"
"My pleasure" I smiled.
"C'mon! I can't wait any longer!" Cecilia pulled both of us through the corridor.
I nervously walked into the hall linking arms with both Cecilia and Cassidy. Logan Kess jogged over to her. The look on his face made me and Cecilia smile and Cassidy blush.
"Wow" he said looking her up and down.
She laughed "take that as a compliment"
Logan held out his hand and she took it and they walked off both waving.
I noticed Ben talking to someone I didn't know. A boy. I heard my old favourite band One Direction playing. Hmm, wonder what happened to them. Might run into them one day. Never know right?
The boy looked at me as Cecilia dragged me over. I was right behind Ben when the boy said "Is that her?"
Ben turned around and his eyes and mouth popped open. I giggled.
"I'll see you around, Ben" the boy patted him on the shoulder.
Ben didn't take his eyes off me as his mouth went from an 'O' to a smile and he nodded "Sure"
The boy walked off.
"You look ... Wow. Just, amazing. Stunning even" Ben said to me.
I felt the blood rush to my cheeks "thank you. Don't look so bad yourself"
Ben was wearing a black suit with a thin black tie and a flower on his pocket that matched my dress.
"Here" he put the flower in my hair.
"I'm going to find Jimmy" Cecilia said and then whispered "told ya"
I laughed shrugging and she left.
Ben held out his hand "Care to dance?"
I smiled showing my teeth "Why, of course"
Ben chuckled as he pulled me in close.
"I'll warn you now, I can't dance" I whispered.
"It's easy" Ben started moving his feet as a slower song came on. Adele, I think, someone like you "see"
I looked at Robbie and Alice and rolled my eyes as they laughed. I smiled and turned back to Ben. We both laughed and I was trying to move in sync with him. It became more and more comfortable and easy as the song went on.
"Just need to get used to it" he smiled.
"Suppose" I smiled back.
Ben kissed me. This kiss was different. Very different. I dunno ... like there was much more love to it than a quick kiss or a bit of teenage fun. Ben pulled me up against him and neither of us wanted to let go.
"What was that for?" I looked right into his eyes our noses still almost touching.
"Just, really love you" he whispered.
I smiled, my heart thudding and knees turning weak "Love you, too"
Ben smiled back kissing the top of my head and hugging me tight.
"What's up with you today?" I chuckled "Am I dying or something?"
"No ... thank God. Just feels so amazing to have you back"
I felt so giddy. Yuch. But laughed anyway. I only then noticed Matt and Lily. Awh they looked so cute. Matt was dressed like Ben, of course and Lily was in a bright yellow tutu with white ballet tights and bright yellow ballet shoes. She looked so cute! Completely different to his sister mind. But Ben and Hal are pretty much nothing alike so I guess I understood.
We danced for aaaaages! It was almost 10 which was the end time. Ben spun me around and we both laughed at my skirt when it went up a bit higher than expected and me blushing pulling it down.
I looked around, resting my head on his shoulder. Cassidy was holding hands with Logan as he kissed her. Just a peck really. I could see her blushing from here. I looked at Matt and Lily who were hugging but what came next, wasn't very sweet. Cecilia looked furious at Jimmy. He'd obviously let something slip. She pushed him away from her and shouted at him. I'm pretty sure it went something along the lines of 'We're over'. She ran out wiping the tears from her face as Jimmy chased after her. Ben saw Cecilia run out and already knew what I was thinking.
"Was a nice night anyway" he shrugged smiling and we both went to run out after them when the music died down and Robbie's voice was amplified.
"Kristen, before you leave ... Everyone, think we owe a bit of thanks to my good friends here, Kristen Marshall and Ben Mason. They were the couple responsible for all this"
I smiled as everyone cheered. We both bowed and curtsied for a laugh, chuckled and left.
As we ran I took my heels off. The music quieting with distance and Jimmy and Cecilia's voices getting louder. They were outside. I could start to hear the crickets.
"How could you say something like that? Kristen's supposed to be your best friend!" I could hear the pure rage in Cecilia's voice.
"She used to be. Not anymore"
We appeared from behind the corner.
"Kristen, why didn't you tell me?" Cecilia was crying.
"I didn't want to spoil your day. I was going to tell you tomorrow" I slipped out of Ben's hand.
"What have I missed?" Ben mumbled.
"I'll, uh, explain later" I turned to him.
Jimmy snorted.
"Don't start Jimmy cos this time I'll do more than just slap you" I growled.
Jimmy gave me a look that made me boil with rage and fury before he turned to Cecilia "I'm sorry that I don't see the same as you. But I dont get how you can't see it!"
"Because I'm not heartless and paranoid" Cecilia replied.
"Fine!" Jimmy went to walk away.
Ben tried to stop him my grabbing his arm "Jimmy, wait"
"Get off me! You just stay away from me, freak" Jimmy srugged his hand off.
I went for him but Ben stopped me. Guess I'm a bit of the violent type. Jimmy stormed off into the school.
"You're too nice you know that?" I looked at him a smile re-appearing on my face.
"I'm just making sure you don't get in trouble for fighting" he looked down at me.
I shrugged turning to Cecilia and hugging her "You okay?"
"No" she burst into tears her knees going so weak I was the only thing holding her up.
We both sat down as she let it all out.
"I thought maybe I loved him. And he loved me too. But obviously I was wrong. How can he be like that?" Cec' sobbed.
"Thoughts and feeling can change people Cecilia. Trust me I know" Ben comforted her.
She unclung from me and hugged Ben instead. It surprised him he looked at me hesitantly wrapping his arms around her.
I rolled my eyes and mouthed 'I'm not the jelous type'
He chuckled.
"So how do you know?" she asked him.
"When I was first captured, the thought that kept going inside my head was that I'd never see Kristen again. It changed me. Made me see how much I truly love her. And how much she means to me"
I had to swallow the lump in my throat and wipe the tear from my eye before he noticed.
Cecilia let go and took both our hands and put them together "You two have no idea how lucky you are to have eachother"
Ben moved closer to me and put his hand on my leg. I smiled at him.
"I think it's best if I go to bed" Cecilia smiled at us both.
"You sure? We can walk you-"
"No" she inturupted me "I'm fine. Think it's better if I go alone. Give me time to think"
I hugged her and she got up "I'll come see you as soon as I wake up tomorrow" I said.
"Okay. Thank you, Kristen. You know you're my best friend, right?"
I smiled "Really? Awh thank you! You too"
She left trying to hold back the tears.
"She's your best friend?" Ben raised an eyebrow.
"You're my boyfriend. It's different" I smirked.
Ben couldn't hold back the laughter.
He kissed me and I leaned back. This kiss became a bit heavier and his tongue explored my mouth. I tried to hold in the laughter. I ran my fingers through his hair. I tugged on it when the adrenaline rushed through me. I moaned quietly and the kiss broke off when we both burst into laughter.
"C'mon" he pulled me up with him as he got up.
I held his hand as we went into the school. We came to a stop outside my room.
"Stay with me tonight?" I asked "please?"
"Course I will" he smiled brushing my hair behind my ear "You go get changed and I'll let my dad know"
"Okay"
He pecked me on the lips and I went inside my room. I took off my make up, well the heavier parts of it, put my hair in a side pony tail and took off my dress. I looked for my pyjamas. Oh, shite. They're in the wash! I was stuck in my underwear! And Ben was going to walk in any minute! I remember that I brought Ben's clean clothes to my room after Cecilia gave them to me. I threw on his t-shirt. Ben was pretty muscular so it went to my mid thighs. I looked in the mirror. Phew. Couldn't see anything.
Ben walked in "Wow. Have to say you look hot in one of my t-shirts"
I laughed "I forgot I don't have pj's right now and your clothes are still in my room"
Ben sat on my bed and took his shirt off. Don't get any ideas. He just never slept with his shirt on. Suppose it's like me not wearing underwear. Totally uncomfortable. I sat down next to him and he pulled the sheet over us as we both lay back.
Ben put his arm around me, pulling me tight up against him. I felt so comfortable and warm and everything slowly drifted to darkness and I put my hand on his. Other than all the arguments, tonight was a really good night. Finally, my life was back to normal. No more going insane. Everything was perfect! Everything I needed had it's arms around me.
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