Her. His.

Adora

Was there an extent to how much one can embarrass herself?

Absolutely no!
Surely not in my case.

I had just given everyone ammunition against me for years' worth party gossip, especially my brother who would be sure to tell my father of this.

And most importantly him. Jason. God how could I have been so careless? He would surely never let me forget the fool I created of myself today.

My head hurt, obviously from the alcohol but more from all the overthinking. But I was awake now and not a least bit hungover due to all the embarrassment.

I had never drunk this much. What happened to me day? Well, topic for another overthinking session.

Just as I was finishing with my chain of thoughts, the large door behing me opened and I turned to see Jude come in.

"Hey love. Quite a scene out there huh."

"God Judie, I don't know how to face everyone now."

"Don't worry. Everyone around us is so messed up with their shit they will surely forget about it after a laugh or two." said Jude.

"Haha sure." I said in a mocking way.

"Now come on before your father sends an army of people searching for you. After all you have a duty today to present your best self for possible future husbands."

"Oh shutup, You know you'll marry before I do."
We both laughed and again entered the ball room.

I successfully ignored everyone who saw me make a fool of myself. Well, mostly.

Then came the witch with her witchy words. Darla.

"I'd be hiding too right now if I were you." said Darla

"Well I'd be hiding all the time if I were you so people wouldn't have to tolerate me." I said with an innocent smile and gave her a wave goodbye.

I hadn't seen Jason since that fiasco. He surely made things easier for me by not laughing in my face. I'll give him that but still he was nowhere to be seen.

I looked around the room. Harmless right? Just me being curious as to what everyone is doing and nothing else.

Damn it! Shouldn't have been curious.

"Ah Adora dear. I was just looking for you. Come, come meet the Stanley's. Jason's parents."

"Its so good to see you Adora dear." said Jason's mother and kissed my cheek.

"Hello dear" said Jason's father.

Umm...weird but ok nevermind.

"Always a pleasure." I said while curtsying.

Then Jason's and my dad made a joke about how I grew up in a blink of second and it was too much to take in a breath.

"Um dad, could I please speak to you for a moment."

"I am sure it can wait my child."

"Its actually important. If you would please excuse us for a moment King Stanley and Queen." I said and held onto my dad's hand and pulled him aside with me.

"What's the matter Adora?" He said and sighed.

"Mind telling me what was going on there."

"What?"

"You being all old buddies catching up, give me a hifi with King Stanley."

"Oh come on we were just having a talk."

"Yeah, that is weird enough in itself. There is obviously something going on there that you're not telling me. You guys don't even look eye to eye on anything."

"You're just overreacting and don't know a thing. Just don't overthink everything and keep smiling while having conversations." said Dad

"Ugh I can't do this anymore. I need a drink."

"Another one after that whole mess you created and embarrassed our family infront of everyone."

"Relax, there were like only 5-6 people there. And well well guess Anthony really lived up to his reputation of running and telling daddy every piece of gossip." I snickered.

"There's not a flick of shame on your face. Don't worry, we'll have a long talk later."

"Yippee, can't wait. Gotta go now." I said and made an exit as fast as I could.

Then came the announcement about the ball's dances being over. Finally!

And then the meanies made an appearance along with my two good friends. Jason with Darla by his side, Anthony with Bridget, Carlo with Sarah and Raymond with Jude.

Hmm, interesting last two pairings. And as soon as they stepped off the dance area, they all scattered in different areas.

Thats how these dances always were. You dance with any and everyone you can find because you never knew who might be your future husband or wife, or good for your kingdom.

I am sure absolutely everyone grew up listening to this.

"Ready to go and eat that delicious pasta with our hands while we think no one is watching us but everyone actually is." said Carlo coming out of nowhere.

"Nah buddy some other time. Enough embarrassment for today." I patted his should and turned ready to leave when he grabbed my hand.

"Come on Adora, the party's not over yet."

"I'm really tired and we have a whole week left to eat junk food together. Maybe tomorrow, now please let me go, you're hurting me"

"Oh come Ador- "

"She said let her go buddy." said Jason coming from somewhere behind me surprising both Carlo and me enough that he stepped back.

"Well I was just going. Bye Adora see you tomorrow." said Carlo.

"There was no need to be my knight in shining armor."

"You're welcome" said Jason.

"He was just drunk so he wasn't really listening to what I was saying and thats all. Don't try to think anything else."

"Seems like you are telling that to yourself rather than me. And for the record, Boy do I know what a drink or two can make people do." said Jason and gave me a lopsided grin causing his faint dimple to make a small appearance.

"And thats my cue to leave. Great meeting you today Sir Jr. Stanley." I said and curtsied.

From his facial expressions everytime I called him that, I knew he hated that name but he never let me know it.

"Great seeing you princess. Oh and by the way please drink daily till I am here because I sure as hell wouldn't mind listening to you say what you said to me on the dance floor daily." said Jason and smirked clearly seeing that he unsettled me and then swiped a thumb across my cheek.

...And with that, my mind was now a big pile of mush.
"Wait what did I say?"

"Goodnight princess" he said and waved me goodbye while his back was turned to me and left the room.

I needed to be in my room for the appropriate reaction on his comment. Panic and overthinking.

So I left and did just that while replaying our conversations in my head and coming to the conclusion that he was obviously messing with me and also that I also must have said many useless things to him on the dance floor that I don't even remember.

Soon I drifted off to sleep while a heavy voice played in my head- "Still want that kiss princess?"

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Really sorry for the delay guys. I'll be sure to update the next chapter soon.💖