Days passed by quicker then should be allowed and pretty soon Friday came around and getting out of the modeling meeting became a distant dream that I wouldn't be allowed to reach. Making sure that I was on time and not flaking out Hailey stuck to my side like glue. As we walked down the hallway people seemed to move away from us and give us room to walk.
Sometimes I wondered if the two of us walking down the hallway with that confident little strut people thought we had, was intimidating. I knew being in Hailey's way as she walked was intimidating. Due to the fact that she always looked so well put together and like she was on a mission. No matter how nice she really was. Today being no acceptation. Strutting down the hallway in light tan flats, Hailey looked prodigiousus in a leather skirt hiked up to her mid rift and went down to her upper thigh. Tucked into her skirt was an adorable light blue Acne Pat Degrade Blouse. Opting for not having a bag with her to compromise her outfit, Hailey walked with all her textbooks and folders from classes in her hands.
Hailey was able to complement her outfit with her hair fixed into bouncy black curls, and easy light makeup.
Unlike Hailey I didn't think I looked to intimidating in my casual comfy outfit of black skinny jeans, white miso long sleeved crop t-shirt, pale pink flats and light grey infinity scarf. Also unlike Hailey and my lack of enthusiasm today in the fashion department I had grabbed on of my black north face school bags and walked out of the room. Adding to our difference was that fact that I had hardly put any make up on and had thrown my long blonde hair into a high ponytail.
Moving out of the building and into the courtyard filled with crisp air. Hailey and I quickly walked past other students as we moved toward the cafeteria. Walking in Heather made a beeline for the group's normal round table by the windows. Not bothering to set down my bag before getting food I moved into line and picked up a piece of cheese pizza, apple, and water.
Paying for my lunch I walked back to the table and set with my back to the window and watched as other students filled into the cafeteria and took seats at all the other tables. After grabbing her lunch Hailey made her way back to the tables and started eating her chicken salad with a Sprit as her drink.
Joining us not two minutes later was Victoria, Michelle and Tanner. Each of them amazing in their on way, and each ready for the meeting.
Victoria looking super casual in a pastel crayon dip dyed crew neck sweatshirt, black cropped tights, and white Ked's. Her long brown hair pulled into a double French braid. Make up at a complete minimum with barley any cover up and maybe two swipes of mascara.
The complete opposite of Victoria, Michelle rocked a dark teal oasis skate dress with a thin leather belt buckled and knotted in the middle. Like Hailey Michelle chose not to have a back pack with her and instead carried all her textbooks and folders. In order to keep her legs warm Michelle chose to wear tights with little bows on them and black ankle boots. Around her neck she wore a cute long necklace with a snitch from Harry Potter hanging in the middle. Unlike both Hailey and Victoria, Michelle wore heavier smoky makeup and a thin coat of gloss across her lips. Her hair fell in easy loops down her back, the top half pulled back by a thin hairband.
Somewhere in the middle of the spectrum Tanner dressed casually in a white shirt, black blazer, black pants and plaid scarf wrapped around her neck once. Taking the alternative Tanner had straitened out her long blond hair and applied the normal amount of make up. Making her look like she was ready to take on the world.
Sitting down at their normal seats Victoria stabbed her fork into the mac and cheese she grabbed before opening up her water and sighing.
Looking at us she asked, "Who's ready for the fashion show meeting?"
Raising her hand because she couldn't talk with a mouth full, Hailey smiled and swallowed before saying, "I totally am!"
Before taking a bite of her peanut butter and jelly sandwich, Michelle agreed.
When everyone looked at either tanner or I for response I made a face and tanner made one right back at me before we all started to giggle or choke on our food.
Catching the end of the conversation Annie took her normal seat and said, "What are you all ready for?" before she took a bite of the fried chicken she had grabbed along with her coffee.
"The fashion show meeting." I answered back before taking a sip of my water.
"Uhg! Lets not talk about that for at least and other," She paused in what she was saying to look down at her golden watch then continued, " 10 minutes?" Laughing at her expression I looked over her outfit, and was instantly impressed. Dressed in a casual dressy kind of way. Wearing a winter print sweater over a plaid shirt that poked out under the sweater and sleeves rolled up over the sweater, none of her figure had been lost. To make up legs look longer she had worn a pair of white jeans that really did make her legs look longer, and to match her golden watch she wore her dark brown leather and golden platted bracelet with her horse Baker's name on it. Keeping her outfit casual to the end Annie wore cute light brown and red Oxford shoes.
Walking up to the table and taking a sit in the last open seat Mykeala did the same thing Annie did and asked, "Not talk about what?"
Showing off her tan and fit let's Mykeala wore an adorable high low dress completely covered in pink floral print, with a thin light leather belt in the front tied in a bow. Making little clanking sounds as she walked Mykeala wore a pair of Avery Leather Sandals that looked like Gladiator shoes. Adding to her easy look Mykeala had left her hair natural in its waves and added barley any make up.
"The fashion show meeting. " This time Hailey spoke up. Giggling after as Annie made a face.
"Oh that!" Mykeala responded sounding a little more excited before she took a bite of her grilled cheese.
"Yes that!" Hailey replied after she finished the bites she had taken from her salad. "I can't believe you guys are not all as pumped as I am, but how can you all not be as pumped as I am!"
"I just don't get the big idea." Victoria replied.
"The big idea!" Michelle quickly continued, "Is that whoever now looks into Canterwood will be looking at our faces in the program!" Pausing only to take a breath, "DO you know what that could do to our social standings?"
"We have social standings?" I asked.
"Well of course we have social standings!" This is where Hailey put in her opinion," Every group has a standing. Either it be the a jocks," Hailey paused in her explanation to point over to of guys sitting near the center of the cafeteria, many of them wearing lettermen jackets or dressed semi nicely. "The Drama Club," This time pointing to a group of students with a more dramatic and outstanding appearance. Some wearing more makeup and high heels than I bet anyone would honestly wear them daily. "The try-hard's," The group she pointed to this time looked like a bunch of snobs with to much make up on. "And then there are other groups as well." She ended her explanation with a wave of her hand.
"So... what are we considered?" Michelle asked.
"That is a good question." Tanner said.
Shrugging it off Annie said," Does it really matter?"
This stunned both Michelle and Hailey into quiet, so Mykeala took their place in the explanation and said, "Canterwood can be a judgmental place," she paused and glanced at all the surrounding tables before continuing, "sometimes what group are in can dictate what type of person you are. Take for example the try-hard's. Some of the look nice, but they really aren't." Michelle and Heather nodded their heads furiously in agreement.
Laughing at them in the carefree way she always seemed to be Victoria rolled her eyes and said, "Oh to heck with social standings. But if we don't leave now, we are going to be late for the meeting."
Hearing this everyone started re-gathering all their things and empty lunch trays.
Moving as the group that we were we all quickly moved from our table to the doors and back out to the courtyard. Reaching the other side we opened the door and moved inside toward the theater where everyone was going to be meeting. Walking down the hall no one really said much, due to the fact no one really knew what to say.
Finally reaching the door, together the group stopped and anticipated what was behind the doors.
Taking a deep breath I stepped forward and prepared to open the doors to the lions den.
Look at that you guys! This is the longest chapter I have written yet!
Woohoo! I felt like it was time to get the fashion show on the road!(;
Not going to lie, I really enjoyed writing this chapter!
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And I am not going to forget maggiestarjump for that wonderful story twist, and maybe I will take it into consideration for one of the minor characters in this story or another story all together!
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