A/N: Sorry for no updates till now, I got crammed with essays for college and midterms, but I found some time, I hope to update a few more chapters this upcoming week, I got a break. Anyway hope you all enjoy the chapter! Thanks again for all kind reviews you are all too sweet and make my day! Follow and Review please –hugs for everyone-
The next day rolled by quickly to my dismay. I was frightened for after school. I would have to sit in a room with an angry Mr. Shields and he was pretending the kiss never occurred. My first kiss not to mention, I don't care if it was only a second it was my first kiss. His class was just as terrible as I imagined, he avoided all eye contact with me and he wouldn't even call my name. I normally wouldn't mind this but I wanted any sort of acknowledgment from this man now. I was fully convinced I liked him but I knew how crazy I was being. A part of me was so angry with him, he robbed me of my first kiss and made me feel something for him and now he acts like I am non-existent.
Today despite my sluggish appearance from days prior, I decided to dress up. Sure I couldn't do much about the uniform, but I was tired of my situation and feelings about Mr. Shields, and the situation with Diamond affecting how I look. I had my hair down today for once; I spent forever curling it today. I wore some makeup nothing excessive but enough to enhance my looks. I purposely did this a bit because I would be seeing Mr. Shields today and I wanted him to look at me. He ignored me during the class he taught me in, but he couldn't ignore me after school. This notion of my appearance didn't get unnoticed by my twin and friends.
We all sat at lunch when the questions began to poke at me.
"So Serena? What's with the new look?" Raye pried a bit.
"Uh nothing," I shrugged.
"Uh-huh? New guy in your life?" Lita asked.
"No, I am done with boys for now," I said with a smirk I never said men so it wasn't a lie.
"Probably for the best, you need to practice for your audition for sleeping beauty," Ami smirked for once which was odd.
"I am not auditioning remember?" I raised my brow at her.
"Well according to the audition sign up you are," She smiled devilishly.
"Ami you didn't!" I squealed.
She nodded.
"Ami I have terrible stage fright!" I shouted.
"Oh Sere chill out, you can do it, it's a new place give it a try plus your look today is screaming sleeping beauty," Mina smiled placing her hand on my shoulder trying to calm me down.
"Fine when's the audition?" I asked defeated.
"Today after school. Don't be late," Ami smiled.
"But I have dentition." I shouted again.
"I'll stall then just hurry." Ami said and continued to eat.
"So Sere why are you dressed up?" Mina asked.
"I wanted to. Leave it be." I said getting frustrated.
"Jeez okay," Mina grumbled.
The bell rang letting me leave the integration I was getting over my looks.
The day flew by like always. The rest of my classes were too simple. But the moment I dreaded and wanted most was before me. I walked towards Mr. Shield's room slowly feeling anticipation in each step. My stomach fluttered as I touched the handle. I walked in and saw him sitting at his desk staring at the doorway where I stood. The door closed behind me leaving us two in the room. I swear my heartbeat echoed in the walls of the room.
"Sit Serena." He said.
I nodded feeling anger again for how he was treating me. Seriously how could he do this game to me? I am just a girl.
I went to open my mouth but he shut me down by talking over me, "What happened yesterday?" He said standing in front of the desk I sat in.
"We had a disagreement." I muttered.
"About?" He asked almost like he knew it was because of him.
I said nothing I didn't know what to say.
He put his hands on the side of the desk and got eye level to me, "What about Serena?"
"You don't need to know," I said trying to maintain my nerves.
"You know Ann told me." He said shaking me up.
Of course she would tell him. She was open with her affection but I wasn't as open. I was nervous and still feeling out how I was feeling.
"Just admit it Serena." He said.
"Admit what?" I shouted almost wanting to cry.
"Admit you two were fighting over me," He smirked.
"You're a cocky asshole you know that! Do you get some thrill breaking teenage hearts?" I shouted and couldn't help the tears that fell.
His smirk dropped instantly. He went to cup my face with his hand but I had enough. I pulled away and stood up.
"You can pretend you didn't take my first kiss. You can pretend like this isn't your fault but you, Mr. Shields, are cruel for what you're doing to me," I said and ran to the drama room.
I felt an overwhelming sense of relief after the words I said. Was I free of the affection for him? I felt pretty sure that I was. A smile spread across my face. I was free and I wasn't crazy. Too bad I gave my first kiss away like that but I can pretend it didn't happen too.
I entered the drama room just in time for my audition of sleeping beauty. I gulped nervously and stood on the stage with the script in my hands. I spoke my lines clearly and tried to give it my best. When my lines were over I made my way down the stage to Ami and she smiled at me.
"You did perfect! I knew putting your name on that list was a good idea." She smiled.
I smiled back I felt powerful today. I conquered two fears and it fueled me with adrenaline.
The next person hit the stage made me shudder. Ann walked up and smiled hugely. She too was going for the same part as me. Oh well friendly competition was never a bad thing. Well it was friendly but still it wasn't a bad thing. But to my shock she wasn't that good at her lines and emotion. It sounded all to fake and dramatic, which is ironic for drama.
After the auditions finished up we were all dismissed. Me and Ami went to make our way out but I was stopped by an unfamiliar face.
"Hey can we talk?" A brunette asked.
I looked back at Ami who nodded and walked out of the drama room.
"Yea what's up?" I asked not sure who this kid was.
"I wanted to ask you to homecoming." He smiled shyly.
Did I know this kid? I didn't think I did.
"Uh.. who are you?" I asked blushing.
"Oh yea," He laughed, "This is our first time speaking my name is Alan."
Ann's brother? Oh god wasn't he flirting with Raye like a week ago?
"Alan, I would love too, but I am new here and well didn't you have a thing with Raye like a week ago?" I asked I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings, especially Raye's feelings.
He laughed, "Nah no way. She's nice but she's older than me by a year, I like girls my age not older it makes me feel inferior."
I giggled he was cute I had to admit. It was a bit soon for me to have a new guy already it had been only two weeks since Diamond and a hour since I got over my silly crush over Mr. Shields. Oh well it's high school.
"I'll go with you but nothing too serious though okay? Me and dating so far hasn't gotten me anywhere good," I laughed.
"Sounds great. I'll pick you up Saturday at seven for dinner then to homecoming?" He smiled.
"That sounds wonderful." I smiled.
He smiled at me one last time and left the room. I left too and saw Ami waiting for me. I smiled a huge smile at her and she raised her brow wondering why.
"He asked me to homecoming!" I smiled practically squealing.
"Oh that's wonderful!" Ami smiled, "Do you have a dress?"
My face dropped. Homecoming was in two days, "Uh.. no."
"I'll call the girls and we'll meet at the mall. Let's go." Ami smiled.
I nodded smiling. On our way out we ran into Michelle.
"Oh hey Michelle!" I waved at her.
"Hey Serena, you coming to my concert tonight?" She smiled. I was so jealous of her she was drop dead gorgeous and looked so mature.
"Of course! Mina can't make it due to cheer practice but Amara is taking me." I said.
"Great, too bad Mina can't make it but there will be more. Who's your friend?" She asked smiling at Ami.
"This is Ami," I smiled introducing them.
"So we were just off to the mall to get homecoming dresses do you want to come?" I asked.
"That sounds great," She smiled following me and Ami.
We made our way to Michelle's awesome ride. She had a blue sporty car. We all hopped in and headed to the mall. Once there we met up with the rest of the girls.
"Oh hey Michelle!" Mina smiled and hugged her.
We introduced Michelle to the rest of the girls then made our way too many department stores.
"So Serena who asked you?" Mina asked slyly.
"Alan," I blushed then looked at Raye, "You aren't mad right?"
Raye laughed, "Never. I got myself an older date."
"Oh who?" Mina asked.
"Zach from the Varsity team," She gave a toothy grin.
"What about you Mina?" Lita asked.
"I got asked by those three guys but I made up my mind I am sticking with Seiya." She smiled.
"He seems nice and totally into you," Raye smiled.
"What about you Lita?" I wondered.
"Oh you know Tyler? He plays for the basketball team." She smiled.
"Oh wow he is so cute," Mina said.
"What about you Ami?" Lita asked.
"Greg asked me," She smiled with a blush spreading on her cheeks.
"Of course he did, he is totally into you," I said.
"Michelle? Did Amara ask you?" Mina asked.
"Yes she did. And she gave me a bouquet of lilies when she did." Michelle smiled.
"Aw my sister did well," Mina smiled.
We looked rack after rack of clothes not content with any choices. Mina finally found a perfect dress. She went into the dressing room and emerged for all of our opinions. She looked stunning as usual for her. She wore a tight black dress that went to her thighs covering her butt enough. It hugged her curves tightly showing off her assets. The dress had gold sequins decorate one side of it perfectly.
"What do you all think?" Mina smiled.
We all nodded in agreement.
"Seiya will be taking you home on homecoming!" Raye laughed.
She laughed and went back into the dressing room to get the dress off to purchase it.
I hated my jealously for her. I wish since we were twins that we would be equally as gorgeous.
Ami found her dress next. She emerged from the dressing room in a perfect and modest dress for her. It was a light sea blue. It hugged her chest and flowed around her waist to her knees. There was a dark blue ribbon tie around the waist and the dress was strapless. We all nodded in approval admiring how gorgeous she looked. The simple and modest dress made her look amazing.
Lita emerged next in a floor length gown which would be abnormal for homecoming but it was perfect. The gown was a dark forest green that hugged her tightly. The dark green gown cut off right at her thighs and a see through black material touched the floor. The dress was decorated with a black bow around her waist and the straps were made with the same black bow material.
Raye too emerged in a tight red dress that covered her ass barely enough. The red dress was the color of wine, and was very simple but it made her look elegant and much older. The dress was plain and was strapless.
Then Michelle emerged in a gown similar to Lita's but all black with marine sequins in the bottom of the dress. It was almost to elegant for homecoming but she wore it well for it to be perfect for the event.
Lastly it was my turn. I had a hell of a time looking for a dress but I finally found one. I wanted my dress to be perfect. I choose a simple hi-low dress. The dress was all white with some silver accents in it. The dress was plain and lacey. The back of the dress was open so I wouldn't be able to wear a bra but that was okay with me for one night I would be more comfortable too.
I was greeted with wonderful reviews on the dress when I opened the dressing room door.
"You really look like Sleeping beauty Serena," Ami smiled.
"More like Cinderella," Raye smiled.
"I have a perfect hair-do to go with this look," Mina smiled.
"Be careful around Alan he may try to take you home," Lita teased.
"You're stunning Serena." Michelle smiled.
I blushed at all the compliments and went back into the dressing room to take it off. We bought the dresses and said our goodbyes and separated off to head home.
Mina and I headed home and put our bags upstairs and we began to change out of our uniforms. Mina changed into her cheer uniform and I changed into a simple black dress for Michelle's concert. I wanted to look elegant for the event. I hugged my twin goodbye and wished her luck for practice and went to Amara's room to wait for her to take us to the concert. She wore black slacks and a white button up shirt.
"You look great Amara," I smiled at her.
My sisters were so beautiful and it drove me insane how the trait wasn't passed down to me.
"Ready?" Amara asked breaking my thoughts.
"Yup," I smiled.
A/N: Hope you liked it! Sorry for awkward cut-off. Review and follow if you liked it.