Dare

Chapter 15

| Fifteen |

Friday had finally come around. The party was soon and I couldn't help the nerves rise as I walked back to the dorm.

I haven't seen Harry since that night. Maybe he truly had given up but I was thankful for that.

Meanwhile, back at the dorms, I sat on my bed grabbing my book and slipping the book mark out. I had some time to spare before I had to get ready.

Just when I was really getting into the book, Blair storms into the room, chucking her bag on the bed.

"You," she says, pointing at me. "Up you get, let's choose a dress for you."

"Right now? We've got hours Blair." I say.

"Yes now." She states.

She drags me up so fast it results in me dropping my book.

"Blair!"

We chuckle as I bend down and pick it up, placing it on the desk.

She went through each beautiful dress, chucking some to the side, mumbling 'no' while doing so.

"You'll be cleaning this up you know." I chuckle as she had swung the eighth dress on her bed.

She rolls her eyes.

After what seemed like hours, she finally stops.

"This one!" She grins. "This one is perfect."

She pushes a red, strapless dress in front of me.

I push a strand of my brown hair behind my ear and bite my lip, scanning the dress.

"Are you sure?"

"What do you think Ari?" She pulls a face. "Of course I'm sure, you will look fucking hot! It will fit your figure so well."

I sigh and decide to go for it. Besides, Blair knows what she's talking about.

I enter the bathroom and shut the door, stripping off my clothes. I slip it on, fixing it and glancing at myself in the mirror. My lips part as my eyes glide over the red piece of material. Surprisingly, I actually love the outcome: fitting all my curves and hugging my body comfortably.

I walk out and twirl round in front of Blair.

"You look stunning! That guy is going to have his hands all over you." She smirks. "Come on, now make-up and hair."

"Thanks." I smile. "His name is Zayn."

"Wait." She stops. "Zayn? Zayn Malik?"

"Yeah... why?"

"Ariana, everyone knows him, he's so hot." she says.

I chuckle.

"I barely know the guy but he seems nice I guess. I didn't realise he was the know around campus."

"Yeah he's a cool guy. Where are you getting all these hot guys man." She laughs.

"Nah," I chuckle.

"You are, you know Harry and now—"

I groan, chuckling.

"Nah Blair, there is nothing between us."

"You never know Ari, I've got a feeling with this one."

"Harry and I?" I laugh. "I think he's given up thankfully."

She rolls her eyes.

I sit on her bed whilst she straightens my hair.

She informs me about the guys and what happened today: Niall got into a fight in class with everyone watching. I was a little surprised, although I didn't really know him well.

I did have my own close friend group, including Blair, and knew a few people but that was about it. Blair seemed to know everyone which was also nice.

Once she finishes, I decide to do my own make up, allowing Blair to have a chance to get ready.

As always, Blair looks gorgeous. Her blonde, wavy hair was perfect against her one strap, black dress and heals. She was grinning, I've never seen her so happy.

"You're glowing!" I chuckle.

"Just happy to see Matthew tonight." She smiles, getting the last things ready.

"Who's Matthew?" I ask.

She chuckles. "Someone I've been seeing for a bit, it's nearly been a month."

"A month?"

"I was going to tell you eventually. Just thought  I wanted to keep one private this time since nothing usually ends up working out."

"I'm happy for you Blair, as long as he is treating you right!" I smile.

She chuckles. 

"Thanks Ari. I just wanted to start things slow with him this time, I do really like him."

I smile. "I can't wait to meet him."

We are interrupted by knocking on the door.

"I'll get it."

I slip on my heels and try my best not to trip like I did before. I couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

I open the door to see Zayn, and honestly, I was taken aback about how amazing he looked.

"Hey Ariana." He smirks.

I smile.

"Mmh, you look good." He bites his lips as his eyes wonder up and down my body.

I blush a little.

"You don't look too bad yourself." I chuckle.

He wore a black leather jacket along with a black top and black jeans.

He smiles.

"You ready to go?" He spoke.

"Yeah, let me just grab my bag." I smile.

I grab my bag, waving goodbye to Blair as she winks and shut the door, walking down the hall.

"Honestly, I am a little nervous." I say, biting my lip. "I barely know anyone once again."

"You shouldn't be babe. I'll be with you. Whenever you want to go, I'll take you back. Even if it's only half an hour." He reassures. "I'll introduce you to my mates, you'll like them. Trust me, you'll have a fun night."

I smile.

"Ok," I bite my lip.