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I unzipped the dress bag and Tara's jaw dropped.

"Holy shit." She breathed as she carefully touched the fabric of the dress.

"I know." I say in agreement.

Tonight is the red carpet premiere of Sebastian's new movie. My stomach is in knots and I've been anxious all day. I've never done anything like this and never in my wildest dreams would have thought I would have this opportunity.

"I've been to a few premieres but never with the star of the movie. How are you not puking right now?" Tara asks and I laugh.

"I really think I might." I say, laughing with her.

The dress was a beautiful, deep navy blue color. It had sheer, long sleeves. The neckline came up to where my throat met my shoulders and a thin piece of the fabric circled behind my neck where it buttoned. It fit close to my body until halfway down my thighs, where it went into a flowing train. Sebastian had gone with me to pick it out when he was being fitted for his tux. The way his jaw dropped when I walked out of the dressing room told me that this dress was perfect. I felt incredible in it.

"You are definitely getting laid after." Tara laughs as I pull the zipper back up the bag.

"Well, maybe." I say smiling.

Tara had come over to help me stay calm while hair and make up artists come do their thing. I was excited to experience something so different. I was also hoping to maybe find a new friend or two.

I looked at my phone and realized I had about 30 minutes to shower before everyone would be here to help me. 

"I need to go shower. Why don't you come sit and talk to me?" I ask.

"Okay." She smiles. "It's been a long time since I've seen your ass." Tara laughs and I throw a towel at her.

"You aren't seeing me naked." I laugh as I turn the shower on and halfway shut the door to the bathroom. Tara sits in the floor outside the door as I strip off and step into the warm water.

"So, any new men I should know about?" I ask as I begin washing my hair.

"Nope." She sighs. " I'm still alone."

"What about Chris? You two have been hanging out a lot since being on this new project." I say, beginning my match making plan.

"We are only hanging out because we are working together. Sort of." She says defensively.

"Then why are you being defensive? You only get defensive when you don't want me to know something." I laugh.

"Okay, fine. I'll admit I like him."

"No way. Really? I never would have guessed." I say sarcastically.

"Shut up, bitch. This is why I don't tell you anything." She huffs. I bet she just crossed her arms.

"You just crossed your arms, didn't you?" I laugh. She doesn't respond and I roll my eyes. "Tara, I'm sorry. Please, tell me about Chris." I say trying to keep the humor out of my voice.

"Fine. He's so sweet. Since we sort of had hung out with you and Sebastian, when we got on set Chris recognized me and we have become good friends since then." Tara tells me.

"So, have you friendzoned each other?" I ask.

"No, I don't think so. But, he has such a kind personality that I can't tell if he's just being friendly or actually flirting. I know I'm flirting, but I don't know about him." I hear her sigh as I turn off the water. I step out and begin drying off.