15. When the silence came...

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1989's POV

"Stop it" I said as Speak Now threw more clothes into my hands.

"Stop whining" Red said from behind the fitting room door.

"Shut up and change faster! I have a lot of things to try on" Speak Now screamed. It was Friday afternoon and the girls and I decided to go shopping at the mall. Well, Speak Now actually decided for us because of course she had to have a new dress for tomorrow's party at Lover's

Folklore was following Speak Now, Red was in the fitting room definitely too long, Fearless couldn't decide between two dresses, and Debut was laughing at her. I tried to find something for myself but I couldn't concentrate because of TTPD who looked as sad as ever today.

"Hey everything's okay?" I asked walking up to her.

"Yeah" TTPD responded quickly as she eyed the elegant cream-colored silk dress. "Why are you asking?" she smiled looking at me.

"You seem kind of sad to me" I answered truthfully. TTPD seemed unbothered and just frowned.

"Maybe I'm a little tired" she noticed, shrugging. Something doesn't seem right to me here

"I know I've already told you this but you can always tell me what's going on, we're friends" I said the moment Folklore came out of the cabin in which Speak Now was, bringing her more clothes.

"It's not fair!" Red feigned offense as she looked in the mirror. I smiled at her cause she looked absolutely gorgeous in a scarlet tulle dress.

"Do you think this would be good for a party?" Debut asked, spinning around in her simple white boho dress.

"Maybe we should look for something shinier?" Fearless asked to which Debut smiled and excitedly grabbed her hand.

I loved going shopping with them, it was always total chaos but it was so much fun. I stepped away from them for a moment to look at the dresses again. I took a light blue one with an open back, it shimmered a lot. Quite pretty. I decided I wouldn't try it on, so as not to waste time.

"Excuse me, could I have this dress?" I turned around and saw a bleached blonde about my height with dark makeup. It was Karma. I remember how in the past she was friends with Midnights, Lover, Reputation and Evermore and suddenly they had a argument I guess and there was so much drama between them that the whole school hated Karma. Everyone called her a loser.

"I'm sorry but I have a party tomorrow and I need this dress" I replied politely. I didn't want to believe the rumors but I preferred to be careful.

"Oh of course" she replied, I smiled and turned around. "Bitch" I heard but I ignored it and just went back to my friends.

"I am done!" Speak Now shouted and finally came out in her dazzling outfit.

"Oh my god, Speak Now you look amazing! I said, she was so happy as she turned around with a smile from ear to ear.

"And what did you choose?" she said, walking up to me and taking the hanger with the dress that I was holding in my hands.

"I'm not sure if I should buy it" I stated the moment the idea for an outfit popped into my head.

"Why? It suits you perfectly" Speak Now stated.

"And it highlights your eyes" TTPD added shyly, giving me a smile which I returned.

"Boobs too" Red of course, as always, had to add her own, I looked at her in disbelief. "What?" her face was so priceless that I couldn't help but burst out laughing. After a while, they all did the same.

***
I was at TTPD's room, after shopping she invited me over so I decided that I had nothing better to do anyway. She rummaged through her closet trying to find some other outfit options for tomorrow.

"I see that you love neutral colors" I said walking up to her.

"Ugh...I have absolutely no idea, I rarely go to parties" TTPD raised her hands in irritation and sat down in the chair. "Maybe I should stay home?"

"Don't talk like that, we'll have fun" I assured with a smile.

"Are you sure?"

"I am and I'm really glad we'll spend this time together" I said and she smiled broadly.

"Thank you for saying that" TTPD came up to me and hugged me. It was adorable.

"No problem" I replied quietly, looking around TTPD's bedroom.

"I was wondering about wearing black skirt with this top" she said, changing the subject and pulling a white lace top with long sleeves out of the closet.

"This is an excellent idea" I supported it, imagining how good it would look. She smiled broadly at me in response but after a while the corners of her mouth drooped.

"I'm a little stressed" TTPD said quietly as she nervously played with the string of pearls around her neck.

"Why?" TTPD took a deep breath.

"I haven't been to a party for a long time" Oh so that's why she was worried. I'm sure everyone will like her.

"It will be fine, I promise" her face brightened slightly at my words.

"I'm so grateful that you're my friend," when she said that, I felt warmth in my heart. How could anyone hate her?

***
I've never partied that much or been invited at all. I don't know why that changed this year. Fortunately, I know moderation. Getting to Lover's house wasn't difficult, in fact it was in the same neighborhood as Mid's house.

I had the impression that Lover invited the entire school, because people were literally everywhere. I lost Fearless and Debut right at the entrance, Lorie and Speak Now went to see the garden , Red was hitting on some guy, and TTPD was clutching my hand tightly.

I looked around for a familiar face, well okay- I was looking for Midnights. I know I saw her at school yesterday but I missed her already. What is happening to me?

"This place is too crowded" TTPD shouted over the loud music while trying not to bump into anyone. "I think I'm going home"

"TTPD" I pulled her towards me "It'll be fine, just relax" I tried my best to convince her to stay. I wanted her to have a good time.

"Maybe you're right" she replied, smiling gently.

"Wine?" I suggested trying to locate the kitchen.

"Only one glass" TTPD said, referring to the fact that she was driving, and I nodded.

When we finally, after several failed attempts, managed to get to the kitchen where glasses and various alcoholic beverages were laid out on the counter. Luckily the kitchen was much quieter than the main part of the house.

"Hi!" we heard a high-pitched voice behind us and turned to see a smiling Lover. "Don't be shy, take what you want and feel like home" she said, taking a corkscrew out of the drawer.

"Thank you so much" I thanked her, smiling as she handed it to me.

"No problem, by the way your outfits are so divine!" she stated, pointing at us. "Have fun!" Lover added, waving and leaving.

"She's so sweet" TTPD said opening the bottle. It reminded me of something.

"I said it would be fine" I replied sending her a comforting smile. TTPD turned her head to the side and her eyes lit up.

"Cheers!" we clinked our glasses.

We sipped sparkling white wine in silence. But it wasn't awkward silence, it was nice. Really nice.

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