I entered my empty house and let my bag fall to the floor. Heading upstairs to my room, I picked out a fresh pair of underwear and a bra. The anticipation of a relaxing, hot shower couldn't have been more appealing.
As I walked past the mirror, I noticed I was still wearing Zayn's clothes. I peeled them off, tossing them into the laundry basket. I wanted to wash them before returning them to him.
I stepped into my bathroom, turning on the shower. Following my usual routine, I shampooed, conditioned, and used body wash. Fortunately, I no longer needed to shave, I had my entire body lasered, and it was the best decision I ever made.
After finishing my shower, I hopped out and dressed in my underwear and bra. Walking back to my closet, I chose an outfit for the day. With the weather surprisingly warmer than yesterday, I opted for a black mini skirt, a long-sleeve bodysuit, and an oversized black leather jacket. I completed the look with my Doc Martens and a few necklaces.
I sat at my vanity and followed my regular skincare routine before applying light makeup – a coat of mascara, a delicate yet sharp eyeliner, and lip gloss.
Opting to let my hair air dry, I couldn't be bothered with styling it. Fortunately, my hair's natural waves made it an easy choice.
Examining my reflection in the mirror, I grabbed my phone and headed downstairs. After picking up my bag from the floor, I locked the door and set off towards the school.
Upon reaching the school, I entered through the front doors and headed straight to my locker. As I gathered the necessary books, I sensed someone standing beside me.
Glancing up, I found Ryder and Axton staring at me.
"Hi?" I said, the words unintentionally forming a question.
"Look at you, finally deciding to skip the homeless look and actually dressing nice for once," Ryder remarked, his eyes scanning my outfit.
I shot him a glare, my eyes narrowing. "Thanks, asshole," I muttered, the annoyance evident in my tone.
I couldn't help but wonder if he had paid attention to me in the past, given that he noticed I wasn't wearing my usual sweatpants and sweatshirt.
Axton rolled his eyes, offering a knowing look. "Don't take everything he says too seriously. Sometimes he doesn't think before he talks."
I flashed a small, appreciative smile at Axton. "I can tell."
"Sorry," Ryder apologized, his expression sincere. "I didn't mean for it to sound so rude. What I meant to say is, you look nice."
I let out a soft, genuine laugh. "Thank you, Ryder."
"What are you doing?" he asked curiously, observing me grab books from my locker.
"Do I really need to explain what I'm doing? It's kind of obvious," I replied, glancing at him.
"Right, I forgot you're one of those nerds who doesn't skip class and stuff."
Closing my locker, I turned to face him again. "Maybe you should try it one day. You might actually learn something," I suggested, a small smile playing on my lips.
Axton laughed while Ryder frowned and placed his hand over his heart. "Ouch, that really hurt me, Aurora."
I rolled my eyes at his playfulness. "You'll survive."
I began making my way to my class, feeling everyone's eyes on me more than usual. I could think of two reasons why they were staring. One had piercings while the other was tatted.
Choosing to ignore their gazes, I took a deep breath and continued walking with Ryder and Axton beside me. "Are you guys planning to follow me to class?" I asked curiously.
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ETHEREALLY | 18+
Romance"I'd do anything for her. I would kill every last fucking person on this planet, if she asked me to. And I wouldn't even question her about it. All she had to do was ask." - Zayn Banks