Look Me In The Eyes...**(OFF hold)**

Chapter 9

LMITE 9

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"Erm, I mean. Um.. she's..she's  already got a d-date. " he said nervously. Realizing all the attention he brought on himself.

I bit my nail. I didn't have a date! That liar! How am I supposed to find a date so everyone doesn't think I'm a jerk for lying about it. He's soo gonna get it!

Matt crossed his arms and narrowed his green eyes.

"oh yeah. Who?"

"Me." he replied.

I, along with everyone turned to look at the person who belonged to that voice, with eyes wide and jaw dropped.

First Mick is acting weird, then Jerry. And now Rex says he's my date to the dance.

I REALLY need to cut down on my caffeine.

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Chapter 9- The Dance

Rose's POV

The deep red silk of the dress slipped through my fingers.

The slightly glossy pink lips...

Mesmerizing brown eyes and fluttering eyelashes....

Flawless flushed skin...

This girl could not be me. Yet she was. And she was stunning.

Lyla chose the absolute perfect dark red silk dress that went up to my midcalf. The red 1 inch heels made my legs longer. And the very slight makeup made my eyes pop and mycheeks look more red. it transformed me, yet I still was recognizable.

 

Ugh what have I gotten myself into. A school dance. With Rex. I'm surprised he still stayed true to his word though. I knew it was just to save me from lying to that dude, but still.

Oh shoot.

Me+heels+dance= absolute disaster and possible crutches!

I secretly prayed to god that I won't trip and break my leg.

*knock*

"Hey, your dates here" my mom said wiggling her eyebrows.

I rolled my eyes. Trust her to be the little kid in this situation. She had given me this whole interview about who he is, if he's single. Then finally I had to explain to her greedy little blue eyes that were just friends. If we could even call it that......

 I took a last look at myself. I took a deep breath. Inhale, Exhale, Rose.

"hey Rose." I looked up at the sound of his voice. I made the mistake of looking at his sunglasses and found myself in am awkward position. Us two just staring at each other. Well more like him staring at me. Did I have something on my face or something?

"y-You Ready?" I said my voice squeaking. Rex merely nodded. As we walked out in the cool summer night he whispered in my ear, leaving tingles and making me shiver. Probably just cause it was chilly outside.

"You look amazing" he said handing me the most gorgeous flower ever. A full bloomed deep red rose. The sane color as my dress.

"a beautiful rose for a beautiful Rose." he said with a big grin on his face at his creative pun. I couldn't control the red that swarmed over my cheeks and the small giggle that escaped my lips.

 I replied a quick thanks surprised at the ,cheesy yet sweet compliment from possibly the cockiest boy alive. Did I mention this boy looked like a male model in slacks and a grey dress shirt and black tie? his muscles and broad sculpted chest were visible through his shirt.