I wanted to put up this short chapter before I continued on. I thought it would be really cute to have as a short chapter. The "fashion show" mentioned will happen in the next chapter, fear not. RxR if you want more!
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-M
The rest of the day went on without any major incidence. Adrian kept me perked up, talking about our "epic sleepover party", making it seem like an adventure rather than the truth that my father had thrown me out and disowned me without a thought for defying him and going to a dance. The ludicrous truth of the situation was almost laughable. Despite Adrian's efforts, I could still feel myself fading as the day went on. Eddie and Jill's pitying eyes that fell on me when they thought I wasn't paying attention didn't help either. I was grateful when the final bell rang, leaving me free to go to the mall with Adrian. It was a step towards what I guess would become my new normal.
I met Adrian at his car as soon as I could fight my way through the crowds of departing students. He was leaning against his car, reading one of those cheesy vampire novels I loved to tease him about. He looked up as I approached and moved to open my door for me before I could reach the car to get the door myself.
"You know, I am capable of opening my own door," I scoffed, standing I the between the open space and Adrian, who was still holding the door open.
"Sage, chivalry is not dead. Besides, you've given me the perfect opportunity to do this," he said, leaning in and kissing me suddenly and unexpectedly. I kissed him briefly then pulled back.
"Adrian, I don't exactly think I'm the public displays of affection type," I admitted, looking at my shoes.
He smiled. "That's okay, Sage. I just wanted to remind you I'm here for you."
We went on to the mall after that and Adrian took me straight into some trendy store that I had only ever been allowed to walk past. "Alright, Sydney. Time to introduce you to the world of color and comfort. First things first, you are getting sweatpants. And skinny jeans. Your ass in skinny jeans…" He looked off dreamily. I snapped my fingers in his face to regain his focus.
"Lead the way, all knowing one," I conceded.
Before I knew what was happening, Adrian had gathered clothes that were the exact opposite of everything I had previously worn. He had picked up this deep, royal purple top and the softest gray sweatpants I had ever felt. Every rack seemed to be a treasure trove of adventure for him. I had to stop him when he started picking out tribal print leggings and neon orange skinny jeans. With a look of manic glee, he looked at me and said, "Time to release your inner fashion model, Sage. Try on all of this. Show me everything. You are going to finally wear what you want. Let's go!" he shouted like a warrior running towards battle as he rushed me to the dressing room.