Christine's Pov

As I walked through the school I was arm in arm with Kate. Everyone was looking at us I envy, though I knew it was because of Kate. Everyone wanted to be her friend because she was rich, though she refused to be friends with anyone who only cared about her parent's wealth. Today we were going shopping for our spring fling dresses. Mom had given me her credit card so I didn't have to carry around a ton of cash.

We walked out to the car park and I saw Michael and Darius standing next to his Ute, which just so happened to be parked besides Kate's Volvo. Why she wanted a Volvo when she could have any car she wanted, I didn't know. Still, she did do a lot of shopping when the other girls asked her to go shopping with them.

"Hey, so are we heading to your house?" Michael asked the moment we reached them and he had me away from Kate.

"No, because I already told you that Kate and I are going shopping." I said. Seriously boys had a bad habit of forgetting things, definitely these two.

"Then what are we supposed to do?" Darius complained and Kate laughed as she quickly kissed him on the lips.

"Whatever boys normally do when their girlfriends go shopping." Kate said and then she went to her the driver's side door. "Come on Christine, you can make out with Michael later." Kate said and I rolled my eyes, but then I gave Michael a quick kiss on the lips.

"Bye" I said and then I raced around the front of Kate's car and climbed into the passenger's seat. I took my bag off and put my seatbelt on.

"Okay, so we'll drop past your house so you can change bags and then mine, then we'll head to the shops" Kate said and I smiled.

"Let's do it" I said and she smiled back at me as she started the car.

X

After an hour we finally made it to the mall, our handbags and purses by our sides. Kate drove into the car park and luckily she found a park that was right near the doors, meaning we wouldn't have to lug all our shopping through the car park, depending on what we brought anyway. I had a feeling she'd have more than me since I was only going to buy an outfit for the dance since mom was going to let me do a lot of shopping in Paris. I still couldn't believe I was going to Paris, or that I was going to spend three entire weeks there with my boyfriend might I add.

"You have to promise me that you'll bring me back something from Paris." Kate said as we walked into the mall and I smiled at her.

"Of course I will, we're best friends aren't we." I said and she smiled. "Okay, so what exactly are we doing here other than buying ourselves outfits for tomorrow?" I asked.

"Well I want to get a haircut and I also want to pick up some new outfits for my trip to Hawaii with Darius's family. Apparently he has a sister there and they're going to see her. They asked me to come so I'm going with them, but I don't have nearly enough bikinis and clothes for a two week trip there." Kate said and I laughed.

"You mean you don't have any bikinis that Darius hasn't already seen you in" I said and she shrugged with a smile. "What about your parents, won't they mind?"

"I don't really care, and beside's they're going to New York for five weeks. I've been there and I don't exactly want to be away from my boyfriend that long" She said, then she smiled brightly at me. "It's kinda cool though isn't it? We both get to go on holidays with our boyfriends. Granted you're family and his are going to be on yours and Darius's mom, dad and younger brother will be on ours, but still."

"Yeah, but my dad didn't know Michael and I were dating when he decided that we were going to go to Paris." I said and she smiled. Actually if dad had of known he would have been reluctant in offering them to come with us, maybe. He was actually taking the fact that Michael and I were dating better than I thought he was, or at least it seemed he was. He had only known for a day.

"That true. Still, make sure that you take lots of photos, put a lock on that bridge and kiss Michael on top of the Eiffel tower." She said and I raised my hand, saluting her.

"Yes ma'am" I said and she shoved my shoulder lightly, causing me to smirk at her. We made our way through the mall and into one of the clothing stores that Kate said was good. I really didn't care. We made our way over to where the dresses were and Kate immediately started going through them. I began going through them to and I was certain I'd find my dress before she found hers. Sometimes she was just too picky.

I began searching through another rack that was besides the one she was zooming through. I didn't want anything fabulous; I just wanted something that was simple, yet beautiful. I knew it'd probably take me ages to find something, but it actually only took me seconds to stumble upon a beautiful dress. I had moved to another rack and had found it hanging there. I took it out and looked at it with a smile. It was white, with a satin belt that tied in a bow at the back and had spaghetti straps. It also flowed above the knees and the top was heart shaped.

"Found one, I'm going to try it on" I announced and she smiled up at me, grabbing one of her own. It was silver and hand one shoulder.

"So have I. Look at our luck." She said and I smiled as we made our way towards the dressing rooms. We went in and I took off my shorts and green boob tube top, then I slid the dress on. I zipped up at the back so I couldn't zip it up, but I tied up the bow. It ended just above my knees and flowed out, while the top sat perfectly over my breasts. I stepped out and waited for Kate.

"Are you done in there yet?" I asked.

"Hold your horses woman, I'll be out in a second" She said and I rolled my eyes, but still I waited. It didn't take more then thirty seconds for her to finish getting dressed and she walked out, looking stunning in her dress. It was more stunning than mine, but I just wanted a simple dress. I could dress up all fancy when junior and senior prom comes. "You know despite the simple nature of your dress you look really hot." She said and I blushed.

"Speak for yourself Kate. Darius is going to be drooling all night long. I'll have to make sure I bring my camera." I said and we both burst into laughter.

"Please do, it'll be good blackmail. Now let's get changed so we can get the rest of our stuff, then we can go to that Royal Diner you're always telling me about" Kate said and I nodded, heading back into the changing room.

In the end we spent another two hours at the mall. I ended up buying the dress along with a pair of white heels with straps, a lily to pin in my hair, a white shawl and a small white shoulder bag, big enough to carry my phone and whatever else I needed. Kate ended up with her dress, silver heels, a silver shawl and some new jewelry and makeup. She also brought five new bikinis, one of them red and black, one purple, one deep green, one blue and a black one that has a buckle on the front. She also got a bunch of new dresses, tops, shorts and skirts, and a few surprises for Darius. She had also got her hair layered.

Now we were at the Royal Diner, waiting for our boyfriends to turn up. I had texted my parents and told them that I would be out with Kate, Michael and Darius for the night. They were going to the Founding Fathers with the others so I was in the clear. We were basically having a double date, which was going to end at Kate's house. Kate had brought the blue bikini for me apparently so we could swim in the pool. She had told the boys to bring their bathers. Her parents weren't home tonight so she basically said she could stay as long as we wanted to.

"So are you looking forward to going to Paris?" Kate asked and I nodded.

"Yeah I am. I've always wanted to go, but now that I'm dating Michael I have a feeling it will be more romantic there." I said and she smiled.

"Well make sure you have a nice going out dress if you go out to dinner" She said and I laughed.

"I plan on buying one the moment I get there. Now on another note, how exactly do you plan on getting the… surprises you brought Darius in the house without him seeing them?" I asked and she smiled.

"That's your job. I'll distract them while you get the… surprises up to my room and hide them in my wardrobe" She said and I smiled. She was sneaky.

"Okay, but how are you going to distract them" I asked and she laughed.

"Call of Duty of course" She said and I laughed. Of course she was going to let them shoot things.

"What's so funny?" Michael asked as he plopped down beside me and took a chip from my plate.

"Nothing" I said simply and Kate smiled. I on the other hand focused on eating my fish.

"So how did the dress shopping go?" Michael asked and I smiled.

"It went well, but you're not seeing until tomorrow when you two come to get us in the limo" I said and he sighed, but then he flagged down a waitress and he and Darius ordered.

"So what's our plan for tonight?" Darius asked and Kate smiled.

"Games, late night swimming and who knows what else." Kate said and I smiled. I knew for a fact that probably meant alcohol.

"Does that include skinny dipping?" Darius asked and I raised an eyebrow at him.

"Maybe once these two leave." She said seductively and I made a vomiting noise along with Michael.

"Please, I'm trying to eat here." I complained and Darius smiled.

"Hey, you and Mikey boy will be doing that sort of stuff soon enough." Darius said and I blushed. Damn it, he just had to go and say that now didn't he.

"Probably, but we won't brag about it or talk about it in public." Michael said simply, not even seeming bothered by the comment. I guess he was used to it by now.


Hey guys, just an update. I put a dress close to the one I image Christine wearing on my profile and I will do that with all her prom dresses and what not when the story gets to that point. Please review guys. Plus if anyone can tell me how to put it up so you guys can all see it please do.