Not So Perfect Styles

Chapter 2

The drive home from the mall had been uneventful, to say the most. We chatted about simple things like how we thought the party was going to go. Michelle and Hanna had decided to go home, grab their clothes, and shower before coming back to my house to get ready at around 8. By the time we had pulled up to the driveway of my house it was already 5:30. Mich and Hanna waved goodbye as they pulled the car out and drove off. I waved back and then made my way to the front door. I was just about to turn the handle to the door when it was opened from the inside to reveal none other than my mother.

"Avery," my mother said in a stern tone, "Where have you been? You have been gone all day. I expect you to at least tell me where you are!"

Yup. That's my mum for you. Not even a "Happy Birthday Avery!" Just a crude comment about how I should be better.

"Sorry mum," I replied in a bitter tone, "I promise to call you the next time I go out."

"Okay. But because I was so worried about where you were, you can't go out tonight. That's your punishment," she said as she turned and walked back inside the house.

"Mum! " I yelled as I follow her, "It's my birthday! Of course I'm going out!"

"No," she said, "Avery I am your mother, and I expect you to listen to what I say and respect it."

At this, I turned and walked upstairs, deciding that she wasn't worth anymore time. I headed towards my room and jumped on to my bed, sighing. I knew that my night would end up ruined by my mom. Well, there goes my chances of seeing Blake, I thought to myself.

Wait.

Why should my mum stop me from having fun? It was my freaking birthday! I've never snuck out before in my life, but tonight seemed as good of a night as any. I texted Hanna and Mich and tell them not to come over anymore, because I'm going to have to sneak out. They replied quickly saying that they were "proud of me for finally growing some balls." I put my hair up into a messy bun and threw on my sweatpants, trying to make it look as though I was planning on staying inside for the night. I sat down on the chair in the corner of my room and started reading a book, knowing that my mum would come in soon to make sure I wasn't planning on leaving. And sure enough, she did just that not even five minutes later. As soon as she popped her head in through the door, a smug smile appeared on her face as if she were thinking "I win, you loose." I looked up from my book and frowned at her. "Ok I'm going off to bed now, I had a long day, goodnight." just before she was about to shut my door and leave she poked her head through the door one last time. "Oh, and happy birthday." pfft! now she says it. as sad as it is I wasn't expecting much from her on my birthday.

My mum is never really around much, she has to work 24/7 so she can pay bills, and for the collage in going to next month. We don't really have money considering my dad isn't around. My dad left me And my mum when I was only 6 years old, it was a really depressing time for me considering I was mostly a daddy's girl. One night I was laying in my bed lost in my thoughts when I all of a sudden i started hearing my parents screaming at each other, it wasn't the first either so I was pretty much use to it, or so I thought. this time I heard glass being broken, loud banging, and heavy footsteps hear and there.

I walked out of my room to see if everything was Ok and there I saw my mother balled up on the couch in tears. there was broken glass everywhere. Sadly the next day I found out that night my dad packed up and left. I guess he was just tired of all my mums crap so he just..left?

Getting pulled out of my thoughts I wiped the tears that were now rolling down my cheeks. I didn't realize I was even crying I guess I just get emotional when the the subject comes to my dad.

Shit! I have to get ready for the party! For some reason I always get distracted by my shitty thoughts. I got up from my bed and walked over to my desk grabbing my bags with my new and improved dress.

after taking it out and laying it on the bed I skipped to the bathroom to do my hair and makeup. I decided to take it easy on the makeup. I lightly stroked the black mascara over my long eyelashes, and ran the black eyeliner under my eyes while applying lip gloss.

I heated up my curling wond and started to give my hair big bouncy curls.

I was really nervous. I have never snook out before, well I mean I never really had a reason to I just usually stay home and watch TV over the weekend, or go to the gym but no I'm sneaking out and going to a party. That's the last thing I can ever see myself doing.

After curling my last section of hair I spray on some hair spray so I can keep my curls for the night. I have the kind of hair where if you curl it, it easily comes undone. fast.

Walking over to my bed I stepped into my new dress and zipped up the back. it was definitely a two person job to zip the back but I managed to finally get the zipper all the way up.

I walked over to my closet and pulled out my heels to go with the dress. My heels were brand new. I got them the other day at fashion island. Remembering, I was walking around the shopping complex with hanna and we walked past a little shop that sells heels. I saw these sitting In the window and automatically had to have them. They weren't to expensive but also not cheap. Let's just say I'm probably going to regret it when I have barley any money when something important comes up.

Slipping on my heels i stand up and walk over to my body length mirror behind my door to examine myself before I head out.

I loved how I looked tonight. The way my dress fit perfectly around my body hugging on my curves and flowing out just below my belly button.

I heard my phone buzz by my nightstand.

Michelle was calling .

'Hello?'

'Hey Ave We're Here Get Your Ass Out.'

'Ok Ok I'm Coming See You'

I turn off my phone and place it in my dresser. there is no way I'm bringing my phone to the party it could get lost, stolen, or broken. I'll be fine if I really need a phone I can just use Hanna's or Michelle's.

Before walking out my room I walk to my closet and decide to bring my tan cardigan just in case I get cold. Must as quiet as a flippin mouse I slowly open my door in hopes not to wake my mother. Steady and quiet I make my way to my front door. Thank god we have carpet that way you wouldn't be able to hear my heels. I finally make it outside and just before closing the door I make sure its unlocked so I would be able to get in when I come back. I really need to get a house key so next it won't be so obvious if my mother wakes up and sees that the front door is unlocked knowing she locked it before bed, but I doubt that'll happen.

It was dead silent outside nothing to be heard but the clicking of my heels against the cement sidewalk. I see Hanna's car parked in front of my neighbors house and start to approach it.

"Hey bitch ready to fuck shit up!!" Michelle's loud ass yells out the window just before I open the door. "Shhhh!! are you crazy you'll wake my mother!" I whisper yell while climbing in the back seat of Hanna's Ford. "Sorry Avery she's already got her buzz on, she took 3 shots already" Hanna and i both chuckle.

She starts the car and we start to drive down the dark street. I reach over to the front and turn the radio on. After switching through different channels and noticing nothing was on I decide to plug in my phone and put on some music from 'The Neighbourhood.' I love them their the best. I listen to all of their songs and hope one day I will get to see them in concert soon .

We finally pull into a street packed with cars and people walking down to what I'm guessing is the party. We pull Into the driveway and make out way out the car.

Holy shit.

This house is huge! Tons of people on the front lawn holding their red cups. The flashing strobe lights. loud music. I Honestly can't wait.

Hanna, Michelle, and I all look at each other and gave an excited squeal and start to the front door..

(A/N hey this is the second chapter! remember to vote, comment, and keep reading. 3rd chapter coming soon :D )