Complicated Things

Eight| Faking Perfection.

My supposed boyfriend and infamous Gianna.

They are a few steps away.Close enough to view them yet too far away to hear them. Their bodies are blocked from my view by the cars but I can make out their facial expression. Gianna is talking furiously, her hands gesticulating wildly. Ethan looks on, an annoyed look on his face.

Taking a step closer, Gianna hits him across his chest, grabbing a fistful of shirt. Ethan hardly moves, staring at her angrily now. She lowers her head a bit, but I can see the moisture streaming down her face. Conflicted, Ethan awkwardly raises his arm across her back. Giving her the needed push to rest her head against his chest.

"Ryder is here." Luna informs, turning my attention from the duo. My body is probably blocking Luna's view of them as she turns back, leading the way. With a final glance at them, I follow Luna wondering the tangled relationship Taylor is in.

Seated in the backseat with Luna, my mind can't help but relieve that scene. In as much I want out of Taylor's life back to mine, her life baffles me.

"Luna" I avert my gaze from the window to hers." How is Zahid and Gianna's relationship?".

She puts her phone down eagerly, turning to face me.

" They are actually the sweetest couple here at Ravenswood well after you guys of course.When Zahid first moved here from UAE, every girl was head over heels. Though I don't really know the details, Zahid fell for Gianna sophomore year and they've been together since."

She pauses, before continuing.

" But I do know that Zahid met Gianna through Ethan. Initially, it was odd since there were rumors about Ethan and Gianna. And then you and Ethan got together,the rest is history." She clasps her hand, as if she just told the most delightful story.

" When did Tay..I and Ethan get together ?"

" I think .. sophomore year."

" Thanks." I reply, with a small smile. She returns back to her phone, typing furiously.

And me, my mind filled with a million questions.

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"Taylor." Mrs.Windsor says with such a huge smile that I'm a bit frightened. Steering away from my bedroom door, I turn to face trying to reflect her huge smile.

Luna, behind me is oblivious answering a call already.

"I take it that you've already heard about the gala."

I nod tentatively, her arm directing  me away.

"Has Luna found an outfit yet? It's must be so difficult to find one on such short notice. In a few hours too" she tutts, shaking her head as well.

"Can't I wear something in my closet. It looks like I'll find something there."

"No, honey. You have worn almost everything there. Plus this is a grand affair, you need to look the part. And I have just the thing for you. Luna honey, come join us ,will you?"

Luna still speaking in the phone, nods following us. Mrs. Windsor pushes the door open, ushering me into another marvel.

It's a fashion studio, lined with shelves, mannequins and bright lights. The walls are painted cream, adding to the ambience of the room. There's a desk in the room, littered with pieces of fabrics and a sewing machine. Different sketches littered across the walls, a few pieces crumpled on the ground.

"I have just the perfect gown for you." She says, quickly searching through the racks." Right here."

She pulls out a beautiful emerald green gown, sure to compliment the color of Taylor's eyes.