Borrowed rebellion

Chapter 3

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the campus, Emily, Chloe, and Lily gathered around a secluded picnic table, their eyes bright with excitement. They had all met up here every weekend for as long as they could remember, sharing secrets, gossip, and laughter. Today, though, the air was charged with anticipation as they waited for their dearest friend, Isabella, to arrive. They had been texting her all afternoon, eager to hear about the adventure she'd had last night.

"So," Emily began, her long blonde hair falling over her shoulder as she leaned in closer, "did you actually do it? Did you smoke weed for the first time?"

Isabella grinned, her cheeks flushed from the memory. "Oh, it was amazing, guys. Better than anything I could have ever imagined. I'm definitely hooked." She took a seat at the table, her green eyes sparkling with mischief. "But enough about that. How are things with you all? What's been going on?"

Chloe let out a long, dramatic sigh. "Oh, you know, the usual drama. But listen, I have something really important to ask you. Do you remember that cute guy from your history class?"

Isabella's eyes lit up, and she nodded eagerly. "Of course! He's so adorable. What about him?"

Emily giggled, a mischievous glint in her eye. "Well, I was hoping you could help me ask him out! You seem to have an in with him now, after that weed thing. You could maybe set us up or something?"

Isabella's face lit up at the prospect. "Of course! I'd love to help. What should I say? Should I just tell him you like him, or should we play it cool?"

Emily giggled, her cheeks flushing a becoming shade of pink. "Oh, I don't know. How would we do that? Maybe... maybe we could plan something together? Like a party or something?"

Isabella nodded enthusiastically. "That sounds like a great idea! We could all go out to party with him or something. It'd be like a group date! Chloe, what do you think?"

Chloe grinned, her cheeks flushed with excitement. "I think that's a fantastic idea! I've been wanting to ask him out for a while now, but I didn't want to do it alone. This will be perfect!"

Emily nodded in agreement, her eyes sparkling. "Yeah, and we can all help each other with our problems. Maybe we can even share some advice or tips on how to approach guys?"

"That's a great idea," Bella added, grinning. "We can all be there for each other. Plus, it'll be so much more fun going out together!"

As they continued to discuss the details of their upcoming group date, the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the campus. The air was filled with the chatter of students and the rustling leaves as they crunched beneath their feet.

"So, I was thinking," Emily began, her voice lowering conspiratorially, "maybe we could all wear something a bit outrageous to the party. You know, something that will really make us stand out?"

Isabella nodded eagerly. "Like what?" she asked, her eyes gleaming with excitement.

"Oh, I don't know. Maybe we could all wear something crazy like neon colors or animal prints? Or how about something that shows off our personalities? Like if you like video games, Em, you could wear a gamer-themed outfit. And Chloe, since you're into fashion, you could totally rock something chic and trendy!"

As the girls chatted excitedly, they started to brainstorm ideas for their outrageous outfits. Emily immediately began to search online for inspiration, her fingers flying over the keyboard as she scrolled through images of video game-themed clothes. Chloe pored over fashion blogs, jotting down ideas in her notebook and showing them off to the others with a triumphant smile.