Some time passes. The end credits for the movie "Bloody Hearts" rolled on the screen, and it was around midnight.
"So, what was this sleepover for? I know you don't like hosting these without a reason," Tess asks, "not that I'm complaining."
I tell them every detail about the date, accidentally leaving out the detail of Homecoming.
"Korra," Tess starts, "Van isn't a good guy. He will break your heart."
"Why does everyone keep saying that!" I snap. "Everyone keeps acting like they know whats best for me, and I'm tired of it!"
"Maybe it's cause they do know whats best, Korra! I know Van better than I'd like to, and as much as you think you do, you don't know Van."
"Just let me figure it out myself! This is something I've wanted since sixth grade, and nobody's going to make me turn back but myself."
"Fine, Korra. Don't say I didn't warn you."
Dead silence overtook the room.
"Okay, change of topic." Tess interrupts. "Are we going to homecoming together?"
"I am. Don't know about Korra, she's probably going with Van. Mac pesters.
"Mature. Of course we're going together," I lie.
Technically it wasn't a complete lie. We are going together, I'm just going with Van, too. Eventually, we all fall asleep, but I had guilt written all over my fragile heart.
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To Those Who Wait (In Progress)
Teen FictionOkay, well, I'm Korra Grace and this is my experience with romance. My love story is not a very pleasant one. It's no Cinderella story, but it's a little more realistic. How often do you see death and heartbreaks in fairy-tales? Exactly. So I could...
