Captured

C h a p t e r || 4

+ Too many pretty faces catching my attention
So I look at them, remind myself in the smudged glass
That pretty isn't everything, you punk ass.
Always hard to see past the surface, when it looks so perfect
But our eyes will disguise dirt on purpose, you listening? +

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I awoke to the strips of light streaming through my bedroom window. I slowly allow myself to wake up as I lay in bed, absorbing the last amazing minutes of comfort and warmth when your bed feels like it's the most amazing place in the entire world.

"Natalie! Get moving! Breakfast is ready!"

I snap out of my thoughts to realize I have successfully wasted 15 minutes in thought. I throw my legs over satin sheets to get ready for a new day that I was completely unprepared, but ready for.

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"No Thayer! How many times do I have to tell you? You're not doing it, not at my house anyway." Vera complains.

As I approach the picnic table under the trees, I see Vera and Thayer talking and laughing about a conversation I'm unaware of. Well, Vera's not laughing.

"Hey guys, what's going on?" I ask, as I take a seat next to her.

"Vera won't let me throw a party next Friday night." Thayer exclaimed.

"AT MY HOUSE." Vera emphasizes.

"Your house is bigger! And your dad is out of town next weekend! It's perfect!"

"I'm still not letting you trash my place. And what about my brother?" She asks.

Thayer is speechless as he rolls his eyes. His mouth is wide open and it takes a minute for something to come out.

"Your brother!? Garret Halsing! Have you lost your mind, Vera?! In case you haven't noticed, your brother is like the biggest party animal in this whole damn town!" He screeched.

"Used to be." She corrects him.

I watched as Thayer's face softens into something I couldn't really tell.

Suddenly Vera crept a small smile into her face. She looks up at Thayer and takes his face into her palms. She stares into his soft hazel eyes and apologizes.

"You know what, a party might be just what we all need. I've been dying to turn that frown upside down and give you the best night of your life. And hey, it could help Natalie make a few new friends."Thayer says excitedly.

I look up at her suddenly to see them both staring at me, a slight grin appearing on the edge of Thayer's lips. They were waiting for me to answer.

"I mean, I guess I could meet some new people.." I trail nervously.

Thayer looked over at Vera for the approval. Looking her in the eyes with a childish face so he can get what he wants.

"Fine, you can have a party at my house."

And before she could say anything else, Thayer had jumped or of his seat. He was yelling at the top of his lungs in happiness, as Vera stood from her chair, where he snatched her by her waist, and spun her around in circles. He then set her back on her feet with a kiss other cheek.

She laughed as he set her down, grabbing his backpack. "Thanks Ver, gotta spread the news." He winks before leaving us alone at the table.

He looks over his shoulder and smiled at me with a wink, "See you there, Gorgeous."

I laughed as he bolted off yelling loud enough for all around him to hear:

"PARTY NEXT FRIDAY AT THE HALSINGS BITCHES!!"