I stepped out of the steaming shower, and started drying my hair with the towel.
I got dressed in black skinny jeans, with a purple strapless shirt. I grabbed my shoes, and put them on, while finishing my hair off with the blow dryer.
Good thing I grabbed some half decent clothes.
I grabbed my bag, and stuffed everything inside. I didn't have time to add any makeup.
The good thing about this was that everyone had their own bathrooms in our room.
I walked out of mine, while putting my hair in a messy ponytail. I heard someone shift around, and I looked over to where it came from.
Jayden stood, leaning against the wall. His hair looked like the same brown color, just lighter because it was clean. His hands were shoved into his pant pockets. I smiled so it wouldn't look like I was staring at him.
He smiled, and walked over to me.
"Wow," He breathed. His breath smelt minty. I felt my face rising up in heat. He smiled. "You look so pretty without makeup on."
I couldn't help but smile, and I knew I was blushing; like usual. He chuckled at me. Probably because of my blushing issue.
"Thank you..." I said quietly, while looking at the floor, and playing with my hair.
"Shall we?" He asked, and I looked up. I laughed, as I saw he was holding his arm out. I took it, and nodded up at him. He smiled, and we walked out of the room.
Before we left though, I swear I heard Landon say "They'd make a great couple,"
We got into Jayden's car after exiting the shop.
He closed the door for me, and a thought struck me.
Maybe he likes me. Why is he being so nice, and calling me pretty?
He got in, and I just realized I was staring at him. I looked away quickly, and out my window.
The drive was silent, until he broke it.
"I didn't know my mom invited you over," He said, and I felt his eyes on me. I shifted a bit and looked at him. He was looking at me.
"Eyes on the road. And yeah, she did. She seems really nice," I said, while looking out the front window.
"She is. Best mom ever," He smiled and I frowned. I tried to smile, but failed. I sighed quietly. I didn't want him to hear it; I didn't even want to make a noise in the first place. It just sorta came out.
His head snapped towards me, his eyes full of concern. It started to bug me. Why did he care so much? He never did in the first place, why now.
"Is everything okay?" He asked, looking sad. I tried not to roll my eyes.
"Why do you care?" I shot back. He looked hurt for a second, but covered it with a smile. Impossible! This guy never gets hurt!
"Because your one of my friends. I care about you," He said, while still smiling. I sighed. I give up.
"Nothing... it's nothing." I shook my head, while looking out the window. I knew he was looking at me, but I ignored him.
We soon arrived at his house, and we both got out. He opened my door, like usual. I got out, and walked away from the car without saying anything. I stopped and turned, when I didn't hear him follow.
He was at his car, standing by the door I got out of. He looked confused. I suddenly felt bad, and frowned.
I walked over to him, and closed the door shut. I looked at him.
"You gonna come or what?" I asked him, while crossing my arms. He looked down at me. He frowned.
"Yeah just... are you feeling okay? Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked. I rolled my eyes.
"Jayden, your making it sound like I'm making the biggest decision of my life. It's not like we're getting married."
He chuckled and put his arm around my shoulders. "Sorry," He apologized. I shook my head.
"No, I'm sorry. You shouldn't be," I said, while hugging him. He smelt good.
He wrapped his arms around me, and pulled me closer. I smiled.
"Jayden, Skylar, you guys coming?" I jumped, pulling away. He still had his arm around me. His mother stood in the doorway, smiling at us. "I'm not interrupting anything am I?" She asked.
I laughed and shook my head. "No no it's alright, were coming." I said, while taking Jayden's arm off of me. He frowned sadly at me and I took his hand in mine instead.
He looked at me in surprise. I was the one "flirting" with him for once. I just smiled. He cracked into a smile, and I dragged him into his house. His mom closed the door behind us and smiled at me.
I grinned back, and took off my shoes. Jayden did too.
I could already hear tons of people.
We walked into the living room together, still hand in hand. I don't know why I took his hand in the first place. I guess I just wanted to see what it felt like. But I'm going to need a better excuse when he asks later.
There were a lot of people, like I guessed. Younger kids, older people who I was assuming was the little kids parents, and elders; who were probably the grandparents.
"Jayden!" A little girl screamed, causing everyone to look at us. The little girl jumped up, and he let go of my hand, so he could pick her up.
She had dirty blonde hair; it appeared, with blue eyes. He hugged her and smiled, putting her back down.
"Hey Juliette," He said, while they fist pounded. She giggled.
"Hi! Who is she?" Juliette asked, pointing at me. Jayden smiled at me.
"I'm Skylar," I said to her, while grinning a bit. She smiled.
"Your sooo pretty!" She yelled. I laughed. How cute.
"Thanks cutie, you are too." She smiled and took my hand, leading me upstairs.
"Let's go do make over's!" She exclaimed, while dragging me up. I looked at Jayden for help. He just smiled, and turned to greet some people. Gee thanks.
She led me into her room I was guessing. The walls were pink, and she had Barbies everywhere. Her blankets were pink with the word "Princess" on it in different spots.
"Okay, I'll go get you a dress. Stay here!" She ordered, running out of the room. I waited there, awkwardly looking around. I wanted Jayden to come and save me from this pink room.
She ran back in a few minutes later, with a long blue dress dragging behind her. It looked too big for her.
"Here, change into it! Its mommy's, but she probably won't care." Juliette said, while smiling at me, and holding it up. I figured she was Jayden's little sister.
I took it, and did as she said. I looked in the bathroom's mirror. The dress fit perfectly, but it wasn't mine. I shouldn't be wearing it. I walked back out, and pushed my hair out of the way nervously.
She gasped. "ITS SO PRETTY SKY!" She yelled, and grabbed my hand. She pulled me over to a mirror, and sat me on a chair in front of it.
"I'm going to do your hair and makeup, okay?" She asked. I paused. She looked like she was 9. Can I trust a 9 year old with my hair and face?
"...Uh, okay, I guess." I said slowly. She did a little fist pump in the air, before grabbing random tools and started working on me. This was a bit odd. Why is this random little girl I don't even know doing my hair and makeup, and making me wear her mother's dress?
No idea.
"Do you like Jayden?" She questioned, while brushing my hair out. Ah. That's why.
I chuckled. "He's a good friend, "
"Then why were you guys holding hands?"
I shrugged a bit. "I said I'd be his date tonight,"
"Oh, okay." She sounded a little disappointed, but I pretended I didn't hear it.
"So how old are you?" I asked. I watched the mirror and she smiled.
"I'm 10." She said. I seeeee...
"Cool," I grinned. She smiled back at me, and continued.
For the next 20 minutes, she did my hair and my makeup. I had no idea what she was using though, because the only kind of makeup I use is mascara and eyeliner sometimes.
"Done!" She exclaimed, putting down what looked like a hair straighter.
I looked up at myself, and was surprised with what I saw.
My black hair was wavy and the tips were straight. My eyes looked dark, but professional. My lips were covered in lip gloss, and my blue eyes stood out with the dress.
I smiled and stood up. "Wow... I didn't know a 10 year old could do such a job!" I turned to her. She smiled proudly.
"I learned from mom," She said. I nodded.
"Well, I better take this dress off now and get downstai-" I started to say, while walking to the bathroom. She grabbed my hand.
"No! Please, just go show Jayden." She said, and gave me the cutest puppy dog eyes ever.
"..." I paused, staring at her. "No."
"PWEEASSEE!" She cried, clinging onto me. I sighed.
"Fine..." I muttered, walking out of her room. She trailed behind me till we reached downstairs.
"JAYDEN!" Juliette yelled, causing him to stop talking to a man a bit older than him, and turn to us. I mentally smashed my face into the wall. .Now.
He smiled at me, and excused himself, walking over.
"Wow. You look... amazing." He grinned down at me. I blushed, and smiled a bit back at him.
"Doesn't she look like a Princess?" Juliette squealed, and hugged my side. I smiled down at her, hugging her back.
"She sure does." I looked up at Jayden and he was smiling at me still. I just smiled back.
Juliette ran off somewhere, leaving me and Jayden.
I looked at anywhere but him. He chuckled, and moved closer to me.
"Avoiding eye contact?" He said in a low voice. I snapped my head at him.
"Of course not!" I hissed, staring into his eyes. I knew I was blushing.
He laughed, and moved even closer.
"Everything okay? You look..." He managed to wrap his arms around my waist. He leaned close to me, so close that our foreheads were touching. If either of us moved an inch, our lips would touch. Legit. "Nervous." He whispered.
I froze, staring at his beautiful blue coloured eyes. I suddenly got lost in my own world.
NO. BAD SKYLAR. STOP NOW.
But... I don't want to! He likes me and I like him and..
HOLY CRAP WHAT AM I THINKING!
I mentally slapped myself. 4 times. With an extra one to knock some sense into myself.
I pulled my face away slowly. Jayden looked sad and I just smiled teasingly at him.
"Okay folks, dinner time!" Jayden's mother yelled. Everyone cheered, and went towards the dining room.
"Come on Jayden, don't want to miss dinner do we?" I said mockingly, and followed everyone else.
I heard him laugh, and I just smiled to myself.
I stopped walking when I saw Jayden's mother. I had her dress on. What was she going to say?
"Don't worry, she has tons of dresses. She won't remember this one," I looked up and saw Jayden looking at his mom too. I nodded, and he took my hand, leading me into the dining room.
We sat together, and had a good time. The food was amazing, and I learned that all of the little kids were his cousins, except for Juliette who was his little sister.
I looked around at everyone, and caught Laura aka Jayden's mom staring at me. Oh no. She recognizes the dress!
I could see what would happen...
"Skylar, is that my dress?" She asked, eyeing me closely. I felt my face redden, and Jayden just smirked at me. Whose side was he on?
"Uh..." I trailed off, and everyone's eyes landed on me.
"It is mommy!" Juliette yelled, smirking at me too.
"Wow, she must be pretty poor to steal MY dress!" Laura exclaimed, laughing. Everyone joined on... pointing at me... laughing at me...
I felt like I was going to be sick. I hate attention and when people laugh at me.
Someone poked my leg, and I found it was Jayden. I looked at him.
He tilted his head a bit, wondering what was wrong with me. I nodded a bit towards his mother, who was probably still staring at me.
He followed where I nodded to, and looked back at me.
"Don't worry about it," He said quietly.
"I just don't want to be embarrassed in front of your family... I actually like them," I muttered, looking at him. He chuckled.
"You won't, trust me." He said, grinning. I smiled to try and reassure him.
"What're you two whispering about? You know it's not nice to whisper at the dinner table," An older man said. I jumped a bit, and Jayden looked up at the man, rolling his eyes.
"Dad..." He started. The older man, which I was guessing was his father, smiled.
"Come on, tell us." His father said. Jayden sighed.
"We were just talking about her new dog," Jayden lied. I almost sighed of relief.
"And who is her?" His father asked, looking at me. I grinned a bit.
"Skylar. My girlfriend." Jayden smiled at me.
"She is not your girlfriend, Jayden, so get it in your head!" His mother exclaimed. I laughed and Jayden whined.
"Awww." He said. I smiled and rolled my eyes, then looked at his father. His father smiled at me.
"Nice to meet you Skylar, I'm Jerry." He said. Jerry and Laura. Alright, I'll try and remember that.
Soon, dinner was over, and everyone was gone; except for Jayden and me.
I started making my way to the stairs to change into my regular clothes, when Laura stopped me.
Uh oh.
She smiled. "I love your dress Skylar, it looks beautiful on you." She said. I smiled back.
"Thank you, dinner was great!" I managed to get on the stairs. "I'm just going to go change, I don't like wearing dresses." I said, using an excuse to return the dress.
Before I could let her answer, I ran upstairs and into Juliette's bathroom. I changed back, and took everything out of my hair. I washed off most of the makeup, except the mascara.
I pulled my hair up into a messy ponytail, and walked out, carrying the dress.
Juliette was on her bed, reading a book.
"Thanks Juliette," I said, putting the dress down neatly on a chair. She sat up, and smiled at me.
"No problem Sky. Can you come back sometime to play with me?" She asked, getting up. I smiled.
"It's a plan," I agreed. She squealed, and ran over to me, hugging me. I hugged her back.
"I'll see you soon!" I called out to her, as I walked out of her room.
I walked downstairs, and put on my shoes.
Jayden waited for me at the door, holding his car keys in hand.
"You don't have to drive me, I can walk." I said, walking over to him. He shook his head.
"No... I have to take you somewhere. You're my date for the night so I might as well use it while I can." He smiled down at me, and I smiled back.
We left his house, and got into his car again. Like usual, he opened and closed the door for me, then got in the other side.
"Where are we going?" I asked when he started the car, and drove off. He grinned.
"Secret!" He yelled like a little child.
I only laughed in response.