I started off thinking of the things in her shoes and how I would think as a mother, and the only thing that came to my mind was lying, which I knew was terrible. However, I felt this party would have a positive effect on me.
"Please? I studied, and Marissa is going!" I lied again. But, this was my chance to show that I wasn't the same person in third grade. It was the redemption I needed.
"Okay fine." I could tell she was annoyed because I was persistently texting her.
"Also, is it okay if we go to the mall tomorrow?" I needed clothes to look cute, to make an entrance.
"Yes, you need some new clothes; money should be in my purse!"
"Okay, thank you, mom!" I was so happy she was letting me go, but I hoped she wouldn't discover that Marissa wasn't going.
"Drive safe, no drinking, and I love you!"
"She knows I don't drink; why would she even say that? Oh well, I'm just happy I got to go," I internally thought.
"I love you too. Goodnight, mom!"
The next day, Marissa and I headed to the mall and went to "Victor's lie." I saw Marissa looking at some lingerie, so I did too. I just wanted to fit in.
"What do you think of this? Do you think Mark will like it?" She asked as she held up some lingerie.
"I thought you guys broke up?" I claimed.
"That was only because I wouldn't sleep with him." she started to avoid the question I was asking.
"This isn't my business, but you don't want a boy who only wants sex from you," I stated.
"Yeah, I know, but I love him; I'd do anything for him!" she concluded.
"I know it feels that way, but just don't do it!" I exclaimed.
"Okay," she said as she smiled as she went through the checkout line, and I waited.
We were headed towards Hand Locks when we saw Lee and a woman. I felt disgusted; he was with a woman who looked a lot better than I did. He flirted with me. He was a traitor and a liar. I walked up and put on a fake face.
"Kylie, I didn't think you'd be here. I didn't take you for a mall girl," Lee said, not at all phased by the fact that he was with another girl just after he asked me on a date.
"Neither did I," I replied as I hid my disgust.
"Hey Kylie, it's great to meet you! I'm Lee's cousin, Dawn," said Dawn.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked.
"I guess." I rolled my eyes at this woman.
She pulled me aside, "I want you to know that I think you are a positive influence and that you should be careful. Lee tends to be a crazy child, but he is the best person I have ever met. I'm not just saying that because he's my crazy cousin," she confessed.
"Why not?"
"Well, I'm guessing he didn't tell you about his parents, right?"
"No, he didn't," I said as I mysteriously glanced at Lee.
"His parents were druggies, they loved him very much, but they couldn't take care of him, so Child Protection Services took him away. I offered to step in, so he didn't end up in foster care."
"Oh, I thought you were his girlfriend," I replied.
"No, but take good care of him; he likes you. He used to talk about basketball, but now all he does is talk about you, and I know he likes you!" she replied
"Well, now that we are here, why don't we all just go to some stores and go shopping?" said Lee.
"Ok," I replied.
We went into a store where there was a dress section. I went over and tried on a few dresses: a pink one, a red one, and a blue one. Then as I walked by the cashier, I saw a beautiful dress. It was purple, knee length, and it also had a belt. The belt was purple, and there was a seashell in the middle. I knew I needed to try it on. Marissa and I stayed behind, but Lee and Dawn went ahead.
Marissa told me that this was the dress to wear; it made my blue eyes pop out. We stayed at the mall until it was 4, then went home. I went upstairs to try on the dress. I only had two hours to get dressed with makeup and jewelry. Lee made it to the doorbell and rang it. Marissa ran down the stairs and opened the door.
"Where's Kylie?" he asked as he was led into the house.
"Oh, don't worry, she will be down in a second," replied Marissa.
Everything was motionless and silent, and then I came down the stairs. Lee started to blush.
"W...wow, Kylie, you look so beautiful," his mouth gapped as he struggled to let the words out.
I came down the steps in heels with the beautiful purple dress. The makeup glowed on my face. The first person I saw was Lee. He was wearing a white shirt and some dress pants.
"Thanks, Lee, you don't look so bad yourself!"
The party was at a big house, and people were on the lawn drinking. There was a pool in the backyard, which is what I was afraid of. Many were wearing skinny jeans or shorts. Marissa told me she had to go to the bathroom, but I know she just wanted to give us space. Lee's friends Aaron and Bob came by, gave him a friendly push, and put their arms around him. They looked at me and then said
"Oooooh, is this the Kylie that Lee won't stop talking about?" Aaron asked.
"And the one that whooped your butt in basketball!" I replied.
"Yeah, nice to see you again!" replied Aaron.
"Hey guys, we will see you later!" replied Lee.
Just then, a girl with a perfect smile, eye makeup, lipstick, and fake nails. She was wearing a party shirt and a pair of very tight jeans. I was disgusted, but as she approached us, people were staring at her ass. She was the kind of girl every guy would want.
"Hey there, Lee, remember me? We have English together!" She put her hand on his shoulders and ran them down his arm.
"Yeah, I do," Lee replied
"Why don't we leave? There's plenty of empty bedrooms upstairs."
Lee pulled his arm away from her
"Not interested. I'm here with somebody."
Neisha, my sworn enemy, looked at me as if I were a piece of meat she could chew and spit out.
"Who is this girl Lee?" she scoffed.
"Oh, this is Kylie" he let go of my hand.
"Kylie? Oh my God! Hey, Leah, come here!"
Leah approached us in hoop earrings and a little too short of a skirt, with a bit of makeup and her hair flowed as she stormed our way.
"Kylie Smith? As in Fraidy Wady?" Leah said as she made her way by us.
"You should have stayed home during this party, Fraidy Wady!" Leah and Neisha crowded me.
She shoved me away from Lee, and I fell to the ground.
"Come on, Fraidy Wady, fight back!" said Leah.
I got up and gave them a scowl.
"You know what, none of you guys are worth my time, nobody defends me, and nobody cares."
"Ooooh, nice comeback," Leah said sarcastically.
"Come on, let's take her to the pool," said Neisha, and Leah agreed.
They picked me up and carried me to the pool. I was kicking them to get away from them because of my allergy to water, but I gave up. I guess it was because I wanted to know what it was like to touch water on my skin. Marissa ran toward me because she was scared that I would be in danger if my skin got in contact with the water. She tried to grab me from Neisha's and Leah's arms, but I accidentally kicked her. They were swinging me, ready to let go, when Lee ran over and pulled me away from the pool.
"Lee, what are you doing? She's not one of us?"
"You're so typical, picking on her because she's different; you disgust me!"
I pulled away from Lee and started to walk home with Marissa.
People were gazing at me as I walked away.
"Oh, come on, Lee. It's just a joke!" Marissa and I heard in the distance
"I like her, Leah, learn it, and don't mess with her again! This is why nobody likes you!"
Lee ran after me.
I stared at the sidewalk with tears welled in my eyes as I walked, trying not to view what was by me. Marissa put her arm around me and rubbed my back. Lee pulled up by me in his vehicle.
"Kylie, if I knew Neisha and Leah would have been there, I wouldn't have gone. I hate them so much; they're so self-absorbed and arrogant."
"R...Really," I said, sniffling.
"Yeah, how do you know them, and why were they calling you Fraidy Wady?" he questioned
"They called me that in third grade; remember when I used to wear a pair of brown water waders?"
"Yeah, oh, I'm sorry!"
"It's okay."
"So why don't you and Marissa get into my vehicle so I can take you guys home?"
"Okay, I guess," I replied
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