The Bad Boy & The Outcast

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"Ugh be still Devon!" Caroline yelled for the tenth time.

I groaned, "Sorry! I can't help if it hurts!" I said shutting my eyes tighter.

I decided to let Caroline help me get ready for this party. Considering the fact I had no idea what to wear or how to do my makeup and hair.

For the past two hours she has been working on my hair and makeup. I haven't even put my dress on yet. I took a shower but right when I got out she made me put on my bra and underwear and put a robe on over it. So I was just sitting at my vanity with my eyes shut as she did her magic. I wasn't allowed to see until she was finished.

Everything was a surprise. I didn't know how my makeup looked, I didn't know how my hair was, I didn't even know what kind of dress I was wearing. Caroline literally picked everything.

But, I trusted her. I trust that she won't let me go looking like a complete clown.

I started thinking about the party. To say I was nervous was an understanding. I haven't been to a party since I was fourteen. When the incident happened. I just pray that nothing bad happens at this party.

"Devon? Are you nervous about this?" Caroline asked, as if she read my thoughts.

I sighed, "If i must be honest, yes i am. But, It's okay. It's time I faced my fear. Right? Isn't that what life is about? Facing your fears and doing things you never in life thought you'd do?" I asked.

I heard a sigh, "I guess." She said. Yet, it sounded as if she was talking to herself.

"Besides" i started off, "i'll be with Braxton. He wouldn't hurt me." I said shaking my head slightly.

Suddenly, Caroline stopped what she was doing to my hair. I heard alot of shuffling then felt her work on my face.

"Dev, why did you really say yes to Braxton? And be honest! Was it because you really did like him or was it to get back at my brother and prove him wrong?" She asked.

I was shocked at her question. I knew why I really said yes to Braxton. It wasn't because I liked him ,even though he is hot. It wasn't to prove Luke wrong ,although that would be a sight to see. However, it was because I wanted to see if there are really people in this world who won't just go about and break girls hearts. I want to see if there is still good people in this world.

And, so far, Braxton has made me feel like there is. Which I am happy for. And tonight...tonight I will really know my answer.

I suddenly remembered Caroline asked me a question. I was about to respond when she started adding lipstick on my lips. After she was done she held my face as if she was examining it.

"Okay! Done!! Open your eyes!" She exclaimed, clapping her hands.

I did as I was told and opened them. I had to blink a few times to get used to the bright light in my room. I still didn't get to see how I looked. She covered the mirror with a towel.

Caroline squealed as she looked at my face. That just made me even more excited. I chuckled at her and shook my head.

Suddenly, she whipped out her phone and started to go in great panic mode.
"Quick! Here put this dress on!" She shoved a black dress in my hands.

Without bothering to examine it, I quickly slid it on and turned so she can zip me up. Once she did I turned back around just to have a shoe box jammed into my arms.

"Put those on!" She said right when the doorbell rang.

I looked at her wide eyed. "He's here!" I whispered-yelled