A/N: Okay, so the contest is over with. And I only got a few entries (pout). But whatever. So, I got two REALLY good descriptions. So I just decided to put them both in the story! Congrats to gypsyeyes91 and PONED by the Underdog 8D for winning.
"So are you going to come?" Nate asked over iced mocas. Tess and him were seated in the back corner of a local Starbucks, and he'd just finished telling her about a party Connect Three's record company was throwing for them. Tess shrugged as she concentrated on the soft music playing on the radio. The current song ended and Miley Cyrus's 7 Things came on. Tess lightly hummed along to the first chorus before coming up with an answer.
"Will Alexis be there?" Nate paused, and that was enough of an answer for her. "Nope. Not going." She was lucky enough to avoid her for the past few days, but she knew she wouldn't be able to keep that up if her plan was going to work. All she needed was for Nate to want her there more then he wanted Alexis.
"Why?"
"Nate," Tess gave him the look that said are-you-kidding-me. "We didn't exactly get off to a great first meeting."
"That's what second chances are for! Please? You don't even have to see her."
"But I will see her. Nate, she's your girlfriend. If I'm going to be hanging out with you at all, then she's going to be right there next to you." It was getting harder and harder for Tess to keep her smile hidden. Nate was playing right into her hands.
"Not the entire night." She shoots, She thought and mentally high-fived herself. But she had to keep her face straight in order to get what she wanted. I should win an Oscar for this performance. Tess tried to look indifferent about the situation, and it worked. "What if I promised to spend at least half the night with you." And she scores! Ladies and Gents, that is what a real actress looks like.
"Deal." Tess looked up and the two locked eyes. Her breath caught in her throat as he smiled reassuringly at her. No one had made her feel this way, not even Shane. The last lines of Miley's song played Tess's head as the two sat there, The 7 things I like the most that you do, you make me love you.
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"I need to look absolutely perfect." Tess called over the dressing room door. Her and her friends were shopping for the perfect dress for Nate's party. No such luck in finding one that would cause Nate's jaw to drop to the floor, but Tess wasn't about to give up.
"Why?" Tiffany called back.
"Why what?"
"Why do you need to 'look absolutely perfect'?" Tess paused pulling her pants up half way. She needed to think of an excuse, and quick.
"Because . . . because everyone there is going to look amazing, and I can't have people overshadowing me." She replied, despratedly hoping that would suffice. It seemed to work.
"Oh, alright. Ooh, cute shirt." Tiffany said, losing interest in their conversation as she wondered off after yet another expensive article of clothing she didn't need. Tess rolled her eyes at her air-headed friend. She searched the store for her other friends, Danica and Jaclyn. Her eyes landed on them, both tugging on the same shirt. Danica had her long dark locks falling down her back gracefully, and Tess felt that pang of jealousy she always did when Danica was around. Danica was the one all the guys wanted, and therefore Tess's least favorite friend.
Jaclyn, on the other hand, made Tess feel even prettier, but that was mostly just because she constantly told Tess how pretty she was. Just like Danica and Tiffany, Jaclyn had dark brown hair and brown eyes. But her hair was always tied up in a high ponytail or tight bun, while Danica liked to show off her beautiful thick hair by wearing it down, and Tiffany didn't really care either way. Tess was rather proud of herself at her choice of friends. All dark haired and dark eyed, made Tess's blond locks and blue eyes stand out even more with them around. Which made people notice Tess. Which made her happy.
"That top looks better on Jackie." Tess announced, flipping her aforementioned blond hair over her shoulders. Technically that wasn't true, the light pink color would match Danica's skin tone much better, but Tess was feeling jealousy towards her today. Therefore, she was favoring Jaclyn.
Jackie grinned triumphantly, and nearly skipped off to the dressing rooms to try it on. Tess resisted the urge to roll her eyes.
"So, have you found a dress yet?" Danica asked innocently.
"No, not yet." She replied in a snappish tone. Danica made a clicking noise with her tongue, and walked around the table, her fingers tracing a line along the row of shirts. Tess narrowed her eyes at her friend. "What?" Her voice was laced with annoyance, making it clear that to Danica she wasn't amused.
"Nothing," Danica said shrugging. Tess licked her lips as she waited for Danica to tell her what she was hiding.
"What'd you want?" She snapped, placing a delicate hand on her hip.
"The pink shirt." Danica's answered as she stopped pacing to look Tess directly in the eyes. Tess sighed irritatedly.
"Fine." She grumbled. Danica knew her place in the group, and she knew Tess was the unclaimed leader. Anyone who didn't listen to her was out faster then last year's capri pants. But, Danica also knew how to get what she wanted from Tess. "What are you keeping from me?"
"I know where the perfect dress for you is." Tess's eyes widen considerably just as Jackie and Tiffany wandered back to them.
"So, I bought the shirt." Jackie exclaimed happily. Tess blinked twice before turning to slowly face Jackie.
"Actually, the color would look better on Danica." Jackie's smile dropped, as did her eyes. "But Danica will pay you back for it. And," Tess paused as she walked forward and hooked her arm through Jackie's. "I'll buy you that killer red dress." She wiggled her brows playfully and the two walked ahead of Danica and Tiffany.
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"Shane! Jason!" Alexis' screechy voice echoed in the otherwise quiet room. The two boys walked sullenly into the room to face her. "Do you know what tonight is?"
"December 20th!" Jason yelled excitedly. Alexis' face twisted into one of pretentiousness.
"Yeah." She replied sharply before rolling her eyes. "But do you know what else it is?"
"No," Jason said blankly shaking his head.
"Tonight is the night of the Record Company's Party."
"We know." Shane said, speaking for the first time. He, for one, wasn't a fan of Alexis. Not that he'd ever tell that to Nate. If Nate was happy with her, then he could be happy for Nate . . . maybe.
"Good. Because you guys are going to have to dress up."
"So," Shane raised his eyes brow questionably.
"So, shouldn't you be getting ready?" Shane's mouth was half open, ready to respond angrily. But he paused and took a deep breath before speaking.
"We would be getting ready, but we're out here talking to you right now." He said as kindly as he could. Alexis smirked sasitfiedat something unknown to him. She waved her hand at them, in a gesture that was supposed to be dismissive. Shane bite the inside of his mouth until he could taste blood. Don't snap at her. She'll just run along and ruin everything tonight.
Just as Shane and Jason turned to 'get ready for the party', Alexis' voice called out to Shane.
"Hey, listen. I need to know something." She said, taking a step closer with every word, until she was brushing against Shane's shoulder. "Is that-girl," Alexis crinkled her nose in playful disgust. Shane thought it was probably supposed to look cute, but on her it just looked stupid. "That you're friends with going to be here tonight?" Shane knit his brow.
"You mean Mitchie? Of course she's going to be here tonight. She is my girlfriend."
"No," Alexis laughed daintily, and she let her fingers run along Shane's shoulder. "Silly, that blonde girl." She spit out 'blonde' like it tasted bad. This time it was Shane's turn to laugh.
"Of course she's going to come. She's our friend." He said slowly. Alexis frowned, and for a second, she looked like she was going to hit someone. Then, Shane saw something resembling joy cross her eyes. But that quickly passed, and her frown turned into a pout.
"But I don't like her!" She wined, inching closer every second. "Shane, can do you something about her?" She whispered. Shane was about to open his mouth to retort to that question, when he suddenly felt lips on his.
Alexis had wrapped her arms tightly around Shane's neck, and was trying to suck his face off.
"Alexis!" He gasped, pulling her off him and scrambling over the couch. He felt slightly safer with the large piece of furniture between them. But not entirely. "What are you doing? You're dating Nate, and I'm with Mitchie. Besides, even if we were both free, I wouldn't be interested in a selfish brat like you!"
"But-"
"No, don't talk." He quickly held up his hands and ran out of the room. As soon as Shane's door slammed shut, Alexis fell back on the couch, a satisfied smirk gracing her lips. See, she knew that Mitchie was standing just behind the door, watching every move Shane made. She also knew that Mitchie ran away, tears pooling her eyes, when she saw Alexis' lips touch Shane's.
You may ask Alexis why she did that, because it wouldn't solve any of her problems with Tess. And that was fine with her. Some people might catigorize Alexis as a 'sadist'. But Alexis, she just liked to make trouble. Because everyday life was just too boring.
She couldn't stop the laugh that bubbled just under the surface. So she threw her head back, and laughed.
A/N: Haha, I just couldn't help but to make Alexis a total baddie. It's just more fun that way. Don't worry, I have the rest of the story planed out exactly how I want it to happen, chapter by chapter, so I should get it up very soon! Just as soon as I type it out.
So, I'm excited for the next few chapters, but what else is new? I'm also very excited about...dun dun dun
JONAS BROTHER NEW ALBUM THAT DROPS AUGUST 12TH, A LITTLE BIT LONGER!! YAY!! All the songs are amazing and I can't wait to buy the album.
Oh, and for all of you who have been living under a rock, Nick and Selena are offically dating. Which makes me so happy! They are soo cute together. Hey, if you leave me a comment, you can share your thoughts about this. :D
Peace.Love.Jonas