Losing Charley

Chapter 10 Part 2

In the locker room, we make plans. We know that Anna and Caroline are still snoozing. We head to the café to eat breakfast, and there is fine ass Joe eating a waffle with his team. I just smile and walk to our table. A few minutes later, Anna and Caroline join us.

"So girls, I'm thinking a trip to Group USA is in order. We gotta look hot for this dance, yet classy." I am totally with her on this.

"Does anyone know how dressed up people get for this dance?" I ask. "I mean, I know it's more formal than Hank's or a club. I don't think it's church attire, so is it more like a mini prom?"

Anna gives us the details she has researched, "Okay, it's like a mini prom, but you gotta be careful. You don't want to look like you tried too hard or spent too much money. Oh, and for tonight... I got us a ride."

We all stop and look at her like what do you mean you got us a ride?

"What? I'm doing my job here. I know none of us want to DD, so I found us one with a minivan!"

"Shut up. No, you didn't!" Tori laughs.

"Oh, yeah, the Love Machine. It has a name."

"You're serious, aren't you?" I ask.

"Yeah, well, you know I'm not an athlete, and I found a few others that aren't as well. What's that girl on your team with the friend that is freakin' hilarious and always has some smart-ass comment to say?"

"Uh, you mean Sarah and her friend is Hayden," Tori says.

"Yeah, it's Hayden's van."

"Well, that makes me feel a little bit better, but who's driving 'cause I know it's not Hayden. She drinks like a fish!" Caroline states.

"Oh, did Sarah not tell you this morning? Or maybe Hayden didn't tell her we were all going together. She's not drinking anymore, something about being a good girl or some shit like that," Anna says with a laugh. "So, does that work for everyone?"

We all nod. End of discussion... we're going to the club in the Love Machine.

We head back to Kluft and get ready to hit the mall. We all dress down, but still look cute. I text Cash as usual and tell him about this weekend. He says he misses me, but to have fun. He's so ready for me to come home. I have to admit I'm having way too much fun right now to go back to the simple life.

We pile into the Explorer. You know, it has to suck to have the biggest car because you always get voted to drive. We make our way to the Mills. We each find a new clubbing outfit for tonight. I actually decide to be bold and try to find a hot and sexy dress.

We peruse Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, and then find this neat little shop called Rainbow. When we walk through, we all know we've struck gold. You'd think we were on some crazy game show running around with our arms full of clothes.

I take all the clothes I can carry into the dressing room. One by one this isn't looking too good. That is until I try on the laciest dress I have ever seen. This dress isn't like little girl lacy, it's freakin' hot!

I take the dress and peel it on. That's right, I said peel it on because that is how it fits, like it's made with me. It is lined with a little tube top dress, but is covered by a one-sleeved lace overlay. It's gorgeous. I walk out to get opinions, but I already know it's a done deal.

"Hey, y'all, whatcha think?"

"Hot damn, Charley! I say you've found the dress for tonight! Oh, and I got the perfect set of heels to go with it!" Caroline hollers at me.