I've been dying to see this movie for weeks, and now, finally, the night has come. Emily nods

walk through the theater doors, our arms linked like it's the most natural thing in th

ation as we find our seats in the theater. The lights dim, and the trailers start, but I can hard

the bustling theater lobby. I can tell Emily is dying to talk ab

laugh at her energy as we walk through the exit doors. The c

of town, and Logan is staying with hi

a flicker in her eyes.

asks excitedly, her eyes lighting up like she's just hit on t

asm. « Are you sure that's a good idea? I mean, we cou

ou always play it so safe. Mom's not here, Logan's not around...

mean-the mess, the people, the possible chaos. But then I look at her face.

eyes but can't help smiling. « Just a

f me. « Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is going to be the best bi

but I don't mind. Shopping with Emily is always fun. I pull out a few dresses and shirts, examining them in the mi

s she pulls a jacket off the rack. I shrug, not really interest

ing through the hangers and finding a skirt I like.

s not buying it. « You should care. His m

ress. « Yeah, well... if it happens, i

don't. « We're inviting him, right? Cole and h

still somewhere between the idea of a party and how my mom would react.

This party is going to be legendary. » She grins at me, and I can't help but roll my eyes, even

ut, and I buy a few new items for myself. As we head bac

ent. The skirt is a high-waisted, pink, white, and gold blend that hugs my curves just right, and the black, off-the-shoulder crop top wil

A bit of winged eyeliner, some eyeshadow to make my eyes pop, and a splash of blush. I swipe on some dark red lipstick and outline my l

t amount of skin. The way the outfit fits makes me feel like I could take on the world. I barely recognize

for whatever tonight brings. I take one last look at myself in the mirror