Stole My Heart

Chapter 13

The time at school had passed quickly, and we were now into December. We were going home in a few weeks to spend time with our families for Christmas and I wasn't looking forward to it at all. Kimberley and I had grown closer and I didn't want to leave her and she didn't want to leave me. We needed each other to keep us going. Gary had text me a few days ago telling me that our dad had left. To be honest, it didn't surprise me, I knew he wouldn't be around for long. It's not like we would miss him anyway, it wasn't as if we saw much of him.

Me, Kimberley and the rest of the girls were all going to a Christmas party tonight. At first, Kimberley insisted that she wasn't going because of what happened at the last party she went to, but I managed to persuade her to come with me. I promised her that I wouldn't leave her side at all and I wouldn't let her drink much. 

“Kimba, hurry up!” I shouted as I banged loudly on the bathroom door. She had been in there for almost an hour getting ready and I really needed to use the toilet.

“Sorry Chezza, I got distracted building my bomb!” She joked before opening the door and exiting the bathroom. My jaw fell open when I saw her, she looked gorgeous! She was wearing a white dress that had a small black flower pattern on it, with a ribbon that went round the middle.

“Have you not finished it yet?” I replied, acting as if I wasn't mesmerised by her. “I need to get ready, I'll be out in a bit.” I walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind me. 

Once I was in there, I gripped onto the bathroom counter as I looked into the mirror. I could see the fear and confusion that was in my eyes. What was happening to me? Why did I have these feelings towards Kimberley? She was my best friend! What was wrong with me? Maybe it would be better if I kept my distance from her...

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As usual, we were able to sneak out of the school going unnoticed by everyone. Luckily, Kimberley was talking to Nicola so I was able to have some time away from her. It's not that I didn't want to talk to her, it was just that I didn't understand what my feelings were for her and it scared me. No, it terrified me. I joined in Nadine and Sarah's conversation, trying to get involved as much as I could to take my mind off Kimberley. 

When we got to the party, Kimberley was pulled away by some of her other friends. I didn't go with her because even though I had promised I would stay with her, I didn't get along with them and I was sure that she would be fine with them. Instead, I followed Nicola, Sarah and Nadine to get a drink. 

“Come on Cheryl, we have to dance to this!” Nadine yelled over the music when one of our favourite songs came on. She grabbed me by the hand and dragged me away from the other girls, over to where everyone else was dancing. 

I don't know how long we had been dancing for, but I knew it was late and I hadn't seen Kimberley since the start of the party. I began to worry, I hadn't been keeping an eye on her, she could be up to anything. I didn't want to find her in the same state that I had done at the last party. 

“Nads, have you seen Kimberley?” 

“No babe, haven't seen her since the start of the party.”

“I'm gonna go and find her, I'll be back soon.”

“Okay, if you need any help just come and get me!”

I left Nadine dancing with Sarah and Nicola and went into the kitchen to see if she was there. I scanned the room quickly and began to panic even more when she wasn't there. I ran into every room to look for her, but I still couldn't find her. 

“F*ck!” I cursed as I stood in the hallway, not knowing what to do. I had tried calling her but she wasn't picking up her phone. I then saw the group of girls that had dragged Kimberley away at the start of the night, I decided to go over to them. If anyone knew where she would be, it would be them.