Entry #02875
February. Here we go again. The socialization night is the highlighted event of our school during the month. However, it is the scariest event to experience for lone students like me.
I heaved a sigh.
I was not planning to attend it. Unfortunately, when I arrived home yesterday, my grandparents were so happy as they showed me a black gown with silver linings. They said that my cousin living in the next town had it delivered the other day.
Oh, well... seeing the excitement on their faces, I couldn't bring myself not to go.
My cousin came this afternoon to prepare me. She did my make-up and helped me get dressed.
"Perfect!" she exclaimed, giggling while showing me how I looked through the mirror.
She braided a little portion of my hair on the right side and decorated it with a silver pin, which had a small white moonflower made of cloth attached.
I smiled in satisfaction. "I am a human now," I joked.
"You are pretty, Eddie, with or without makeup. Don't belittle yourself."
"Thank you."
"By the way, what time your escort will come to pick you up?"
I laughed. "I am the creepiest girl in our school. No one would dare to have me as his date."
"Oh." She also laughed. "What a loss. I'll drive you there then. How's that, Princess Eddie?"
"So much appreciated."
"It's my honor, Your Highness," she went along and bowed.
After taking pictures of me with her and my grandparents, we went to the school.
"Good luck." My cousin winked at me before she left.
The gymnasium turned out to be the venue of the royal ball. Yes, the theme was fairytale-like.
The event had already begun. Some of the students were dancing in the center while the others were enjoying their time talking with their friends at the scattered tables.
Some of the students near me were looking in my direction, surprised. They were attempting to distance themselves so I decided to go out.
I found a bench and sat there. It was a good thing, there was nobody outside.
"Everyone is having a good time," Jesse stated, who sat beside me.
"Yes, but not me. This kind of event is not really for me. You know that." I sighed in disappointment.
"So are you going to waste your time here?"
"Yes."
"I feel bad for your get up." I shot him a glare but he continued smiling. "What? If you go there, who knows? The guys who think weird of you before might fall in love with you," he explained in a matter-of-fact tone.
"As if."
"Anyways, I can't force you to go."
"Hi, Eddie!" I almost jumped in shock when somebody held my shoulders from the back. "Sorry. Did I startle you?"
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