One to Another - quiet, kind & special people

Part 11 - Rae

It is just before 7pm, and I am finally ready for when Chloe arrives.  I am in my techni-colour dressing gown and slippers, I am comfortable, however, I know that Chloe will probably come over looking like she has just stepped out of the cover of Vogue. 

On second thoughts, I rush upstairs, and I put on a tshirt, skirt, leggins and my converse.    It may not be Vogue, but it is me. 

Just as I had made my way back downstairs, I hear a knock on the door.  I see Chloe's silhouette through the glass in the door.  I open the door and Chloe rushes past me.  She is looking pretty glammed up for a night of tv, icecream and chatter, she is even wearing heels. 

"Ok Rae babes, we are going out" Chloe starts. 

"What?" I ask.

"We are going out Rae, is this how you want to go out, or do you want me to help you get ready?" she continues.

"Ummm, where the fuck are we going?" I ask.

"We've been invited to an exclusive party being held by a 2nd year, we cannot not go Rae, it is like social suicide" Chloe argues. 

"Chloe, that isn't funny, but in all seriousness, I don't have a social life, so there is nothing to be lost by ditching the party and hanging out at home" I suggest.

"Rae, this isn't a choice right.  There may be nothing to lose for you, but have you ever thought about what you might gain?" Chloe says, being relentless in the positive outcomes. 

"Who's party is it?" I ask.

"Dunno" Chloe replies.

"Well, if you don't know, then how can it be social suicide?" I put forward for Chloe's consideration.

"Rae, it is one of the fit lads, that is all I know, but if you wont go for yourself, then go to support me, so that I don't end up being an outcast and never having a boyfriend" Chloe pleaded. 

"Chloe, my mum will kill me if she finds out we went out rather than staying at home" I pull the mum and punishment cards at once.

"RAE EARL, we are going and that is final, no amount of argument will change my mind.   Do you need sometime to get ready, or you need my help? or are you ready to go?" Chloe put forward. 

Chloe is pushing me back up the stairs to my room, while talking about having a drink before we go.  She goes through my wardrobe, and I laugh as she comments on how none of my clothes show off my assets.  I giggle "Chloe that's cos my 'assets' need to be hidden not shown off."  

Chloe steers me down "Rae you are bigger than most girls, and most lads won't like that, but, some will love it.  Seriously though a lad that is into boobs will strike gold with yours, so let's show them just a little bit."

I laugh even harder offering the following response "Chloe that is ridiculous, I think I will stick with what I am currently wearing, no one is going to be looking at me anyway ok."

Chloe offers to apply my make up making my eyes pop, she gives me a faint application of lipstick and I smile.  I grab my leather jacket, and make my way downstairs.   We raid the booze cabinet, taking shots of vodka.  I feel like I had twice as many as Chloe to ensure that I was ready to deal with the attention my usual wide arse frame will get when we arrive, while Chloe will take off with one of the fittest lads there leaving me behind. 

"Chloe", I slur, "I have missed you, you always make me do things that I wouldn't normally do".   

"Rae Rae, let's go, we are already late. Remember to have fun, and maybe even kiss a boy alright" Chloe suggested.