It Will Never Be The Same Again (Before You Exit Fanfic)

Chapter 8

By 6:30pm we’re already done with our hair and makeup. She did my makeup because I don’t really know how and I’m happy she just kept it simple and almost unnoticeable. She knows I’m not used to wearing makeup so she just kept it this way. And I’m really happy for it.

I had my hair up with some curls going down the side and I managed to put a thin silver headband just to compliment my hair.

Ana wore a dark blue colored long dress and her silver colored heels, almost just the same as mine. I personally felt insecure with her because she is really beautiful. No wonder Alex decided to take her to prom. I mean, they complement each other.

After a few minutes we heard someone knock on my door. I was busy putting on final touches and fixing my hair so I just yelled “Come in!” while Ana is placing her things inside her clutch bag.

I heard the door open and a familiar voice said, “Woah.”

My jaw dropped and I immediately looked to my door. It was Riley with his tuxedo on, leaning on my door frame. “Who let you in?” I asked immediately as I put some hair pins down.

He smiled and shook his head. “You did.” He said.

I rolled my eyes and motioned him to come in. He sat on the edge of my bed while he has his eyes on us. I just talked to him through the reflection on my mirror. “No, I mean inside the house.” I said, putting my phone and wallet inside my clutch bag now.

He smiled. “Your mom did. I am really planning on visiting you before I go to school just to check up on you if you’re doing okay. By the look of it I guess you are okay.” He said, letting out a laugh after.

“This?” I asked, pointing my finger to my dress.

Riley nodded with a smile. “Did I mention that you look extremely beautiful?” He asked with a shy smile.

Ana laughed with the comment. I looked at her and shrugged. “Thanks, but you don’t understand. I’m not going to prom.” I said as I take a seat on my desk chair to place my heels on already.

“So this is your new sleeping clothes?” Riley asked. He then laughed along with Ana who is just watching us by now.

I rolled my eyes. “No, I mean I’m not going to prom like with all the dancing and stuff. Mrs. Miran told me to perform tonight.” I said, and I saw Riley widen his eyes. I guess he can know all about it.

“So you’re the special performer everyone’s been talking about?” He asked as he exchange looks between Ana and I.

I raised an eyebrow. “What do you mean?”

“Well, it’s been going around that there will be a special performer tonight.” He said.

“At least they don’t know it’s me or else they might decide to just ditch it already.” I said, and by this time I already managed to put on both of my heels. I wonder how tall I am now.

He stood up and walked towards me. He let out his hand and I took it immediately. He pulled me gently and I pushed myself up.

I was surprise that by this time I am almost at his eye level. Good work, heels.

We both laughed at each other then he just gently gave me a kiss on my forehead. “You’ll do great, I promise. Just do your thing and don’t think of anything else. Think of it as if we’re just recording.” He said after he pulled away.

I just managed to nod.

“I’ll go now.” He said, and then he walked to the door.

“Wait!” I shouted, and that made him stop. “Please don’t tell anyone especially the guys that I will be performing, okay?” I said.

He smiled. “I won’t. See you guys there.” He said, looking at both Ana and I.

Ana waved at him but I just smiled. “Thank you, Riley.” I said, and after that he just smiled and walked away.

We stayed silent for a few seconds until Ana spoke up. “That was weird.” She said, and I don’t know why but I felt weird too.

Isn’t it awkward that Riley was the one who decided he’ll check up on me to see if I was okay? I mean, I kind of expected Braiden to be the one to do that but I guess he himself is preparing too. But I really don’t know. There’s something about Riley that somehow changed. I can’t put it into words. I don’t know, he’s just acting pretty weird lately. But then again I thought that maybe he’s just feeling sympathetic towards me because he knows what I’ve been going through. What his brother and I have been going through.

Author’s Note: This is kinda like a filler chapter. Haha, I hope you’re all excited about the actual Prom chapter. I am and I guess it will be full of drama. Oh and did you notice I’m writing shorter chapters now? I’m trying my best to keep it short because I think you’re all getting bored with long chapters. Haha. Anyway, thank you so much for reading :)