𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐓── ᶜʰʳⁱˢ ˢᵗᵘʳⁿⁱᵒˡᵒ

𝖮𝖼𝗍𝗈𝖻𝖾𝗋 𝟥𝟣.

— DANCING ON MY OWN.
Lydia's pov.

ELIANA , KATIE AND I WALKED INTO THE TRIPLETS apartment in our costumes. I dressed up as Cinderella, Eliana as Aurora and Katie as Belle. "You guys look HOT" Nick gushed before grabbing Katies hand and twirling her around. "Wheres Chris?" I asked Nick who looked around his apartment "Maybe his room?" he didn't sound confident in his answer. "we'll get going soon Matt and Chris are still getting ready" Nick tells us before closing his apartment door behind us.

I excused myself from the group and made my way to Chris's room "Come in" i heard him say after i knocked a few times. As i walked into his room i immediately noticed he wasn't in costume. Instead he wore a regular white shirt and sweats. "Holy shit you look hot" He compliments but he didn't even fully turn to look at me. I smiled and sat next to him on his bed "you're not wearing a costume?" I asked eying him slightly. He licks his lips and sighs "Actually ... i dont feel like going."

I tried to act like it didn't bother me but he could tell that it did "Im sorry i just dont feel like going out tonight..you go and have fun" He apologizes while kissing my forehead. "I can stay here with you if you want" I suggest but he shakes his head "Its Halloween you should be out . Dance with Matt so he's not all fucking awkward and shit" Chris laughs, i attempt to smile but i cant hide the disappointment on my face.

I kissed his cheek before walking out of his room on my way out i bumped into something or someone. "Hey you okay?" Matt asks "Chris isn't coming" I tell him. "Why not?."

I shrug "he said he didn't feel like it"

Matt and I walk downstairs his arm around my shoulder in attempts to comfort me "Heyyyy where the hell is Chris" Eliana wonders lifting an eyebrow at Matt and I. "He doesn't feel like going out" I tell them whilst looking down. "Oh hell no he's not about to stand you up on hallo fucking ween" Eliana huffs angrily before walking towards Chris's room but i grab her arm "its fine ill be fine."

I LOOKED LIKE A FUCKING FOOL DANCING on my own, i felt the pain rising in my chest and i knew i would burst into tears at any moment now. I hated this. I hated being here with these people when all i wanted was to be with Chris. I walked away from the group of people dancing, i needed a quiet place to stay at. I felt a warm hand hold mine as i almost walked upstairs, I turned to look at Matt. Why was he always around when i needed comforting? Why couldn't it be Chris.

"Can we dance?" He asks, he seems kind of nervous. I look ahead and see Eliana giving me a thumbs up indicating i should dance with him. Nonetheless i felt guilty for dancing with anyone who wasn't Chris. "I dont..i dont know" I mutter out. Matt frowns and he intertwines our fingers "Im not letting you go into a room all alone to cry." He begins and then he smiles "You look good .. really good." His cheeks turn a slight shade of red "So stop sulking over Chris and come dance with me before i run you over" He continues. I cant help but laugh "you know what getting ran over by your mom van is embarrassing..lets dance!"

Matt scoffs "Im just going to pretend like you didn't just say that."

Matt and I danced to a few songs, he kind of just stood there most of the time. He grabbed my hand and twirled me around, he carefully placed his hand on my hip and pulled me close "See isn't this fun?" He forces a wide smile and  I cant help but laugh "Veryyyy" I reply dragging out the 'y'. Matt sways me back and forth "I need to tell you something" Matt suddenly says , we stop dancing and i looked at him "What is it?." He takes a deep breath before looking over at me "I-"

"There you guys are!" I hear Chris shout and my heart immediately skips a beat, i turn around to see my boyfriend in a suit. "You came!?" Matt and I say in unison. "I had to be here for my girl" Chris shrugs with a smile but he's looking at Matt with a stone cold expression. "Im gonna go look for Elia" Matt tells me before walking away. Chris grabs onto my hips "You look amazing" He compliments, i smile..a toothy one "you look even better" I coo "i like you in a suit"

"yeah dont get used it" He laughs before leaning down to kiss me, i turn into complete putty. He gently places his hand on the side of my neck and it almost felt like my knees were going to give out. He pulls away and licks his lips "Lets dance."

NOTE 📝🎀🌷🕊
this chapter is literally pulling at my heart strings omfg??!