Chapter 3

Hey readers, thanks for all of the comments. I know some of you made the comment about not liking my story but everyone is entitled to their opinion on here and I am just glad I got some positive feedback. I am trying to only do about 5 or 6 chapters, but it might go longer. I feel if I string it out too long people will really get irritated and we all know where we want this to end up right? Karmy Army is here! Also now that I am done with the semester I will be able to update sooner rather than later. Enjoy.

I might not be a girly girl, but I have to say it is nice and refreshing to get dolled up every now and then. What girl isn't excited about her homecoming anyways? Especially when you get to go with your best friend…who you are secretly in love with still. Karma and I picked out dresses last week but she insisted we shop separately and surprise each other we I picked her up. My mom still thinks we couldn't find dates and so we just decided going together and be each others wingman all night…if she only knew…

I decided on a strapless teal/green dress that ended at my upper knee. It wasn't too reviling but it did have a VERY low back and brought out my green eyes. I have to admit that even thought I looked good. I fixed my hair up in a soft bun with a few strands left down to dance around my face. I did my makeup light but went heavy on my eyes to make them pop with my dress. I am not one for heels and I am already a couple of inches taller than Karma so I went for light grey 2 inch heels that made my calf muscles pop. I really hope she likes how I look and we don't clash too much.

My mom let me use the car tonight and as I am driving to her house I can't help but think about how excited I am. I know this might not be the way I ACTUALLY want to take my best friend to homecoming, but it can't get any closer. Ever since she told me about Liam a few weeks ago we have gotten closer. Nothing has really changed in the fake dating game or when we are alone, but I just…I don't know how to explain it. I just feel good, like things are how they are supposed to be. Maybe I am just living too much in my own little world. As well as I know my life it will all probably come crashing down soon, but for now, I am going to take my best friend to homecoming and we are going to dance and drink bad punch and hopefully win Homecoming Queens!

As I knock on the door I start to get really nervous. Did I brush my teeth? What? Amy, why does it matter? Did I shave my pits? Check…oh good I did. What the hell is wrong with me? I don't have time to think any more as Karma opens the door. Holy. Shit. My. Best. Friend. Is. Fucking. Hot.

Karma is wearing a soft purple dress that wraps around, but hangs loose on her shoulders. The dress hugs at her waist and flares out from there to the end, which is not far below her thighs. She has her hair in loose curls and a few front strands pinned back. Her make up is done much like mine. Light, but heavy on her eyes. Her heels have got to be at least 4 inches and make her legs look like they could go on for days.

I am finally pulled out of my 'drooling dog' trance when we both say "wow" at the exact same time. We both let out a shaky laugh together and just stare and take the other one in. If I was anyone else standing around watching us at this exact moment I am pretty sure I would think we are a real couple the way we are staring at each other.

I shake off my internal thoughts as I try and speak, " You look really beautiful tonight Karma."

"Thanks, Amy, you really know how to make a girl blush," she says with a coy wink.

I just grin and ask her if she is ready to go. After her mom snaps a few pictures of us we are off.

We arrive as homecoming is in full swing. Shane has already come up and clamed a dance with each of us before the night is over with and we have been complimented on being the cutest couple there more times than I can count. Karma has only let go of my hand once since we have been here and that was to use the bathroom. We have danced to a couple of songs and drank the horrible punch that I am sure somebody spiked. It's about 10 minutes before they announce homecoming royalty and to be honest…I'm kind of excited. I would never really tell anybody that, but internally I am jumping with joy.

Karma disappeared into the crowd to go dance with Shane a few minutes ago but now I don't see her. Shane is still out there but I don't see Karma any more. She probably went back to the bathroom since she has drank so much of that punch tonight. That's when I see Liam coming from the auditorium closet…with Karma about 10 steps behind him! When they both get out and onto the floor again I see him go in to hug her and kiss her on the cheek. She just smiles and lays her head on his shoulder! To say I am internally fuming is an understatement. My insides are probably melting by how bad I am fuming right now!

Karma spots me from where she is and I know there is no point in hiding my upset face from her because she spots it from across the auditorium. She lets go of Liam and tries to make her way over to me but before she can get half way the principal starts announcing for all homecoming nominees to make their way to the stage. I make my way through the crowd and Karma follows on the steps right behind me. She tries to say something but I just walk on to the spot behind the principal and stand.

Karma comes right beside me and grabs my arm, "Amy, what's wrong! Why did you look at Liam and I like you were about to rip one of our heads off?"

"Karma not now! Just leave me alone."

"No! Why do you look so hurt and upset with me?"

"AND YOUR HOMECOMING ROYALTY IS…KARMA ASHCROFT AND AMY RAUDENFELD!"

I don't have time to answer Karma as the crowns are placed on our heads and we are asked to take the dance floor for our Queen and Queen dance. The crowd is going wild and I see Shane and Liam in the corner shouting also and my blood pressure skyrockets back up. I am seething through my nostrils as Karma and I take the dance floor. The band starts playing 'You and Me' by Lifehouse and I just honestly want to start crying.

We aren't 5 seconds into the song and Karma starts in on me again, " Amy, will you please talk to me? I don't understand why you are so upset."

"Just drop it Karma, after tonight you are going to get everything you want. The crown, the popularity, Liam, it's all coming your way and as soon as we get through dancing this (pointing between us) will be over!"

"Amy, what are you talking about!"

At this point we have nearly stopped dancing and everyone is watching intensely to see what will unfold next.

"WHAT AM I TALKING ABOUT? I am talking about this whole 'faking it' thing we have been doing for the past few months! After tonight it's over! You will get everything you wanted! You said in the beginning this would not change us. YOU PINKY PROMISED and then I saw you coming from out of the closet with Liam a few minutes ago and I knew this was about to end! You want to know why I looked like I wanted to rip someone's head off? It's because you ripped my freakin' heart out! Are you happy? I hope so…because I am done. I can' t take it anymore. It's just too hard."

With all eyes on us the band has stopped playing and it's so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Karma looks like she is about to loose it emotionally and I just can't handle seeing her crying right now so I what I do best…run.