Ravens Pov:
Today was the day, the day that could change our lives forever. It was the day of the dance. I normally hated stuff like this. Never thinking twice about not going but Adam brought out this different side of me. A side of me I never knew existed. He even convinced me to wear a dress which wasn't an easy task but I finally gave in. It was so hard to deny Adam. He had some kind of power over me and I didn't like it but I knew he would never abuse it.
"so raven how does it feel" Erica asked from the other side of the door motioning toward my dress. She was my brothers girlfriend and insisted on helping me get ready for the dance even though I was more than capable. She was a little Girly for my taste but my brother loves her so I put up with it. Shes always wanted kids but was never able to have one. I remember how crushed she was when she and my brother tried for one but came up empty handed. It broke her heart so when she found out that he had a little sister shes been treating me like I was her own.
"yah its ok" I yelled from my spot behind the bathroom door. "well can you come out so I could see" she nagged. I sighed. I didn't really want anyone but Adam to see me this way but I guess we're not going to be the only ones at the dance so I might as well show family first. I slowly turned the knob and opened the door.
When I stepped out I saw her eyes light up like she was seeing Jesus Himself. She shirked excitedly and I had to cover my ears do to the ear piercing noise. She ran over to me incasing me in a tight hug with tears streaming from her emerald eyes. I looked around awkwardly not use to people crying and unsure of what to do. I patted her back slowly. "um your crying on my shoulder" she sniffled and attempted to pull herself together. She took a step back.
"I'm sorry" she said wiping the tears from her eyes. "its just you look so much like Tyler. She said wearing a smile of pure happiness. I smiled too. Its true Ive always favored my brother even if I an a twin. He was the only reason I was convinced that I belonged to this family. "come on Erica it's not that big of a deal " I said hoping this conversation would stop dead in it's tracks but with Erica things were never that easy.
"it's just that your growing up so fast" she said with a fresh wave of tears streaming down her cheeks. She wrapped her arms around me engulfing me in another hug. "I know things with your parents haven't been that great" she started taking a step back to look me in the eye but still firmly keeping her hands on my shoulders. "but I want you to know that I'm always here for you and if you ever want to talk about them" "I don't" I said cutting her off and gently removing her hands. She sighed. "so flats or converse" i asked with an irritated look.
Adams Pov:
When I arrived at Ravens house I was greeted by who I assumed to be Ravens brother. He was tall and lanky with album hair and ocean blue eyes. "hey you must be Adam" he said with a reassuring smile "yah" I said nervously. "well come in" he said closing the door behind me."So you and my sister are dating" Tyler asked me as we sat down on the couch. It was very awkward being here without raven by my side but I was determined to make a good impression. "it's not official yet but I plan on doing so tonight" i said confidently. he sighed. "look Adam I know your a good kid so I trust you but Ravens been through hell and back so if you ever do anything to hurt her I'm going to have to have to kill you" he said in all seriousness.
Surprisingly this reply hadn't concerned or frightened me in any way because I knew I would never intensionally do anything to hurt Raven. She meant everything to me. "you know she really cares about you and she never stops talking about you" I smiled knowing that I shared similar experiences with drew. "but don't tell her I told you, she'd kill me" he laughed and I joined along with him. He had such a unique laugh, the kind that could cheer you up even in the darkest of days. Our laughter stopped abruptly when we laid eyes on Raven.
She was a picture of beauty, nothing could compare to her. As she made her way down stairs I could have swore time slowed down. Her smooth slender legs walked gracefully down the stairs in her as she held on to the rail. Her hair was pulled back into a carefully woven bun with a few naturally curly steaks falling freely to her shoulder. She was wearing a simple yet elegant white dress with a gray bow below her chest. It was striped with additional gray steaks and just came up to her thigh but was tight enough not to expose too much. I'm glad drew wasn't here because I knew he wouldn't be able to control himself because I was having a hard time myself.
She was breath taking and I could feel my cheeks burning red and hoped no one noticed. I smiled goofily as she took her place next to me taking my hand in hers making my heart race uncontrollably even with such a simple gesture. "hey you clean up well" Raven teased with her lightly cherry colored lips. "you too" was all I could manage to say without making a bigger fool of myself. She arched her eyebrow questionably and was about to ask about my strange behavior but was interrupted by her brothers girlfriends excited yelling.
"ok picture time" she yelled voice ringing with excitement. Tyler steeped behind her placing his hands on her shoulder as she positioned the camera. "don't be shy Adam get closer" Erica said through a smile. I scooted closer to Raven and she smiled awkwardly. "oh come on show some emotion." Erica instructed. I tried to smile more convincingly but knew it wouldn't be enough when she sighed in frustration. "ok Adam can you get behind Raven and put your hands on her waist" she suggested "Erica" Raven protested but was cut off.
"no trust me this is going to be perfect" she insisted. I looked between the two of them nervously not sure if I should intervene. "um I don't mind if it will make for a better picture"I said slowly "great" Erica said positioning the camera again. I got into position and Raven looked at me simpothetly. "look you don't have to do this if you don't want to" she whispered in my ear as I adjusted my hands on her slim waist. I smiled "I know" she blushed lightly and looked at the camera with a truly happy smile not the forced one she normally produced when taking pictures.
After Erica was finally satisfied with their pose she began to take picture after picture to the point where the muscles in my face began to twitch. "ok ok Erica I think they've had enough" Tyler said trying to coaxes the camera out of his girlfriends hands. "but" she tried to protest but knew she was going to give in "hey the sooner they leave the sooner we get to spend some alone time" he said seductively against her skin taking the camera out of her hand. She giggled and pulled him by the collar closer to her as she leaned against the couch. "aww gross Ty could you at least wait until we leave" Raven teased shielding my eyes with her hand.
"we'll you better get going quick because" he started but was interrupted. "please don't finish that sentence. Come on Adam lets go before things get out of control. " She said grabbing her jacket as she pulled me out the door. I smiled and said goodbye as she dragged me by my arm. By the time we got outside we were both laughing uncontrollably. "I am so sorry" Raven said between breaths. It's fine I really like your family" I said honestly. "sure wait till you meet the rest of them" she mumbled in a barely audible whisper. "hey don't worry about your parents" I said taking both her hands in mine "tonight it's all about you and me. I said kissing one of her knuckles.
Ravens Pov:
I smiled as I looked into his jewel blue eyes knowing that he's was there for me now and forever. I had to admit he looked quiet handsome in his black suit. It suited him nicely. "so you ready to go he said letting go of one of my hand but firmly gripping the other. "yah" I said just as my phone rang. "on sec I said as I pulled my phone out of my pocket. I looked at the caller Id and froze.
I knew Adam was watching me so I had to remain calm or I would never hear the end of it. I took a deep breath and shoved the phone back in my pocket. "everything ok" he asked as I meet my eyes with his. "yah everything perfect I said with a smile as I tightened my grip on his hand reassuringly. He looked into my eyes trying to find a reason to question me further. "we should go" I said breaking his gaze. "yah right" he said as he wrapped his arm around my waist. I smiled and kissed his cheek knowing this would make him blush and I loved that. I was right and he did but luckily for him the night concealed most of the color. We then continued our walk to the dance knowing that tonight was going to be unforgettable.
hope you enjoyed this chapter but in the next one someone unwanted by raven will returen in her life. can she handle it or will the pressure destroy her newly found love. dont forget to review thanks!