"Luna are you freaking kidding me?" Estelle exclaimed in shock as she folded her arms.

"Oh god please don't make this a big deal. Let's just go ok?" I muttered red-faced, walking out of my bedroom and into our bathroom.

"Well I've never seen you dressed up before! You look amazing!" She continued as my roommate followed closely behind me, her 6 inch heels clacking loudly on the hardwood floor. I had no idea how she managed around in those as I peeked down at my 2 inch black strappy heals.

"You know I don't do well with compliments Estelle. Are we taking my car?" I sighed to her as I searched for some hair ties in the restroom. I paused for a moment to examine my reflection. Wow…I hadn't seen myself this cleaned up since…well ever. I wore a long, fitted, spaghetti strapped, lavender dress with a low cut back. Most of my back was visible considering I had cut my hair just below my shoulders. Two years ago I would have never had the guts to walk out in public in something like this. Things were different now.

"Yup. Seriously though dude you look hot."

"Ahhhh stooop!" I complained, handing her a hair tie.

"You would have definitely gotten lucky tonight if you weren't my ride home." She teased as she tossed her long brown hair over her bare shoulders. She looked amazing as usual in a medium length, tight, satin, dark blue dress. We had only been roommates for a little over a year but she was easily the closest friend I'd ever had. I had met her in my intro class to journalism and we immediately hit it off, despite the differences in our personalities. We complimented each other well though, it was almost like having a sister. It was the type of friendship I had once thought I'd never achieve, and was grateful that I had. She had my back when it came to finally leaving Damien behind and suggested we get an apartment together. Things have changed so much since then, for the better of course.

"Oh you mean like finding the guy of my dreams? Yup that would have been extremely lucky for me." I responded sarcastically as we both exited the restroom into the living room.

"A couple hook-ups wouldn't kill you Luna! Seriously when is the last time you had any action?" Estelle bluntly said, handing me my car keys.

"Trust me, I've come this far so I think I can wait a while longer. I'm trying to save myself." We were out the front door and walking towards my car in the lot.

"It's funny how you're already doing things for a guy you haven't even met yet. I'm just gonna have to find a guy who accepts me just the way I am, huge hook-up history and all!" She laughed as we pulled out of the drive way.

"Haha I'm sure he is out there somewhere." I responded. I couldn't help but wonder where my guy might've been…

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"That guy over there is totally checking you out, go talk to him." Estelle whispered directly into my ear, startling me.

"What the fuck Estelle this is literally the middle of the ceremony." I fiercely whispered back to her, only regretting for a second that I had invited her to my co-workers wedding. She was really motivating when it came to pushing me out of my shell so I really enjoyed having her around.

"I don't think it'd be a big deal to just change seats real quick." She muttered through her pouted pink lips. I giggled at her response and then put a finger to my lips so we could continue watching the ceremony. The bride was next to walk down the aisle, all heads were turning to the back as she approached.

Genevieve was glowing. She had lost so much weight since I last saw her, she made a beautiful bride. I glanced to the opposite end of the aisle at the groom who was in tears. The sight tugged at the tears that I'd promised to hold back. It was so amazing to me…to witness just how much in love Genevieve's groom was with her. God when was I ever gonna find a love like that? It had already been two years since I left Damien, I finally felt like I was ready to find a husband but I wasn't having any luck lately. I had hoped I'd meet someone at my internship for journalism but the organization consisted mainly of women. As for my grocery store job no one has ever caught my attention and the majority of them were too young anyway. I simply didn't believe in meeting future husbands for me at clubs or bars so I never bothered to go. Basically I was running out of places to meet men which is why I agreed to attend this wedding. I hoped to find someone who caught my attention, that's all I needed to motivate myself to pursue someone.

The rest of the ceremony was absolutely stunning and tear jerking. I was successful in keeping my promise of not crying however I couldn't say the same about Estelle who I was waiting for to fix up her make up before joining the reception.

"Fuck some girls just have all the luck don't they? It's not even all about looks anymore but still we're being brainwashed to believe we need a bigger ass or lips to find a fucking hot douche bag who will severely scare you and break your heart. Real love is out there and around us, for everyone. I just wish I wasn't so attracted to the fucking hot douche bags!" Estelle ranted to me in the restroom as she fumbled with her nose ring.

"Gee Estelle I wouldn't have asked you to come if the sight of impossible-to-find-true-love would give you a mental breakdown. Be happy for the women." I teased.

"Oh shut it Luna, you know I'm a stone cold bitch and no one can break me." She joked.

"Besides Genevieve has more than enough people to be happy for her." Estelle added as she dabbed on the last of her foundation. I was taking one last glance at myself in the mirror. Without thinking I grabbed Estelle's rosy lipstick before she put it in her purse and careful began to apply it. I rubbed my lips together and smoothed out stray lipstick.

"Whoa Luna. I've never seen you in lipstick before. It looks kinda sexy on you." Estelle gaped putting away the last of contents into her clutch.

"I've never worn lipstick before…" I admitted.

"Oh shit. Is this you bringing out the big guns or what?"

"Ugh it sounds pretty lame when you put it that way. Let's just say I'm feeling pretty spontaneous tonight ok?" I didn't know when I'd have a chance to mingle with this many potentially single people again so I had to take advantage of the situation. I couldn't be as reserved as I was use to being. I wasn't going to behave like a downright slut but if a guy asked me to dance I wouldn't give anxiety a second to consider it and immediately accept the offer. Anxiety wasn't going to control me or hold me back tonight. Luna was in charge for the rest of the evening.