Inevitable

Chapter 12

"Let's go, let's go, let's gooooo!!" Jess says pulling on my arm.

"Let me get my purse, chill out!"

I grab my blue faux leather purse and swing it over my arm. Jess grabs my hand and rushes me out of the door.

"Slow down!" I yell at her as I'm tripping over the stone road.

We were an hour late already. There was a rush right as we were getting off. Xander asked us to stay a little after. He didn't know it was going to be an hour until we finally got to leave.

"I'll meet you there! I'm bringing a date!" he yells after us.

 "Alright cool!" Jess replies just as we reach the bus.

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"Damn girl, you look good!" Jess tells me through the mirror

"Oh stop. You're the one who looks stunning...as usual.." I huff.

she just rolls her eyes.

I look back in the mirror to examine my outfit.

The vertical striped fabric of my dress shows off my curves. I love this dress. It's thigh high with a gold zipper down the front. It's the perfect accent. I don't wear a necklace, it would take away from the dress. My hair is straight this time parted on the side and poofed high.  Looking down my body in the mirror  to my wrist. I jingle the gold bracelets making them clang together. My eyes look to my shoes. Black platforms with gold spikes down the heel adds the perfect accent.

"Like I said..H...o...t..." she spells it out for me.

"For once I actually agree. I feel pretty."

"You should Rhenn."

"But you on the other hand, are stunning."

Her hair was in  messy curls that hit below her boobs. Her dress was black with square cut- outs just underneath her bust line. She wore a silver tribal necklace and closed toed lace up wedges with silver accents. Her make up was dark besides her lips that were curved into a bright red smile.

"I feel pretty too! but I usually do." she playfully hits my arm

I throw my head back and laugh in agreement.

"Alright, you ready babe?" she loops her arm through mine.

I nod and head out the door.

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When we arrive at the club the boys were waiting for us. We make our way over to them. Through the crowds of people in the road and up the steps, we finally spot them.

I look up to four sets of wide eyes. Their mouths are on the ground.

I walk over to Calum and pop his jaw shut then give him a hug along with the rest of the boys. Michael holds on a little tighter than usual making me look at him in confusion. he quickly pecks my cheek. "You look beautiful Rhenn" he smiles down at me. " Thanks Michael." I say blushing

"Take a picture, it lasts longer" Jess says cockily.

They look nervously at us.

"Whats wrong?" I ask them.

"Uh, nothing." Calum shakes his head and hits his friends' chests.

"Let's head inside?"

We nod as he motions for us to go ahead of them. To be honest, I think they had other intentions other than being a gentleman for letting us go first.

All of a sudden I hear the music and get instant butterflies. I start to get giddy with excitement. The bass is infectious. I squeal slightly and squeeze Jess's hand.

"Lets dance?" I turn to the four boys behind us.

Their eyes shoot up from where they were previously looking. Instantly red with guilt.

I narrow my eyes and I hear Jess laugh behind me.

"Why ya lookin so guilty boys?" I ask poking each of them hard on the chest.

"uhhh....daaaa- you want- wanted to da- dance?" Ashton nervously changes the subject.

" mm- yeah what he said." Michael chimes in.

Calum and Luke stay silent, slightly nodding.

I notice a weird distance between Jess and Luke. They keep sharing awkward glances. They haven't said a word to eachother. Which is really weird for Jess. She is acting....do I dare say it...she is acting shy.

I wonder what is happening or happened between them and why she hasn't told me?!

Jess can see the wheels turning in my head. She knows I know something is up.

"Um, I have to pee. Rhenn come with me?"

"Sure." I shrug acting like it's not a big deal.

As soon as we disappear out of their sight we run towards the bathroom.

Jess pushes the door open checking stalls to make sure we are alone. Thankfully we are.

She looks at me in embarrassment. Her eyes get glossy like she is about to cry.

"Jess? What's wrong!?"

"I...Um...Slept with Luke..." she says looking to her feet.

Shock runs through my body. I stare at her with wide eyes.

"Oh, shit..." is all I can say.