Almost Impossible

Chapter Nine

*Mitchelle's dress*

"You have got to wear this Mitchie." Ayla said. She brought out a navy blue summer dress. It had been a present from my dad.  It was a mini gown cut low at the knee with lace sleeves.
"I agree. I never knew you had a dress like this. It's really pretty" Bells said.

"And it'll go with these." Anji said. She  brought out a pair of champagne coloured heels.

I eyed the outfit my friends show- cased before me cautiously, and i had to admit they were good-looking. I never doubted Ayla's fashion sense for a minute.
  It was a few minutes past three, and Shane was in his room, getting ready. Ayla had already done my hair and my makeup. All that was left was for me to get into the dress she'd brought out for me.

"Alright then." I took the dress from Ayla and went into my en'suite to change into it. The girls engaged in a lively conversation whlie i got dressed.

When i came out. Ayla was the first to notice me.
"Wow!" she exclaimed and  so did the others.

"I could totally use that dress one of these days." Ellen said.
I giggled. It felt good to be the center of attraction even if it was just amongst my friends.

knock knock knock
"Mitchie are you ready?" Shane asked from the other side of the door.

"Gimme a sec." i replied as i slipped on my shoes.

"I'll be downstairs." he said and i could hear his footsteps as he walked away from the door.

  Anji handed me a pair of dangling earrings and matching necklace and a matching clutch purse; all three accessories were the same color as my shoe. I kissed them all good bye.

"We'll help ourselves out. Just don.'t forget to call us and tell us how it goes." Ellen said.

"Of course, i won't. It'll be the first thing i do when i get back."

I made my way down the stairs and saw Shane in the living room as i got to the  bottom. Both my dad and Daina were out and won't be back till monday. They wanted the weekend to themselves.

"I'm ready." I said as i reached the bottom of the stairs.
At the sound of my voice. Shane turned to stare at me.

"Wow!" he exclaimed softly, and then it seemed like he had lost his tongue.

"What? Cat got your tongue?" i teased.

He grinned at me. "You look stunning." he said. He walked up to me and handed me a rose.
I took it and brought it to my nose. It smelt lovely.

"This isn't the rose you picked at the roadside now is it?" i asked.

"And here i was trying to be romantic." he scoffed. I smiled at him. He looked incredibly handsome in his tux.
He took my hand and tucked it into his elbow. "Shall we?"
I nodded. He led me out of the house.

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Let's say the party was not what i had in mind. It was a lot more classy than i thought it'll be. The decorations were elegant and sophisticated. They served expensive wine and punch. It was one of those parties my dad classified as boring.
The guest there were mostly college footballers, basketballers, baseballers and other college athletes and their dates. All dressed elegantly in evening gowns and tuxs. I felt incredibly out of place there and i mentioned it to Shane. He assured me that i looked just fine.
  For a while we just talked to everyone and smiled.
Shane left me for a while to speak to some of his friends. I just stood by the buffet table and observed everyone.
  I got tired though and left the hall. I didn't know where i was headed, I just kept walking away.

  "Mitchelle?" a voice from behind me called. I turned to see who it was.

"Leo!" i exclaimed. I walked towards him. "What are you doing here?"

"A friend of mine invited me. What are you doing here?" he asked. He looked excited to see me.

"I'm here with someone." i said simply.

"Your boyfriend?"  I could've sworn he looked crestfallen as he asked.

"Not excactly" I replied.

"Mitchie!" Shane called from just outside the hall.

"Oh. There he is. Talk to you later." I said as i walked towards Shane. Taking quick steps.

"Who's that?" Shane asked

"Why? Are you jealous?"

He never answered my question.He just grinned and led me to the dancefloor.

"I don't recall you asking if i wanted to dance with you." i said as i placed my left hand on his chest.

"But you do. So don't complain." he encircled his left hand around my waist and pulled me closer to him. His right hand intertwined with mine as we slowing glided the dance floor.
  They had Beauty and the Beast. by Celin Dion playing. I enjoyed dancing to it. Especially with Shane.
 
"I have to admit, when you told me  about the party, this wasn't what i had in mind.
I mean. What teenager in this present age and time still celebrates their birthday like this? It's a party for old people." I said. But Shane didn't say anything. He just watched me intently, which sort of unnerved me.
"I expected something club-like." i continued. "Something wild. Are you even listening to me?" I had to ask.

"No." he replied simply with a smile. "I just love they way your mouth moves each time you say a word."

I bit my lip to stop the rush of pink that crawled up my cheeks.  He had never said anything like that to me before.

"You might probably hit me after what i'm about to do."

Just as i was about to ask him what. I felt his lips touch mine in a soft gentle kiss. And i flew straight up to cloud nine.

Automatically, my eyes fluttered shut. And my lips responded to his kiss which grew more urgent. He pressed me into him and i thought i was going to melt. My heart raced in a way it never had before and my mind went completely blank.

He was kissing me
 
Shane was kissing me.

And damn! I was kissing him back.
 
After what seemed like forever. Shane pulled back and i instantly felt the absence of his lips as they left mine. My eyes fluttered open as they gazed into his. He was grinning at me.

"I've wanted to do that for a while now." he said

How long? Days, weeks, months, an entire summer?
I have wanted him to do that for as long as i can remember.

What did it mean? Did Shane have feelings for me?
My head was floating with questions that i wanted to ask him.
I hadn't even realised the music had stopped. I was so dazed and my knees felt like jelly. i knew instantly that i was never going to forget this day.

The day Shane kissed me.

Just as we left the dancefloor, the celebrant came up to give a speech.

"Everyone, can i have your attention please." He said.
Everyone turned their direction to him and Shane tensed as he recognised him.

Kelvin Scott.

The person Jade had been kissing oon the day of their break up.

  Jade was bound to be here if he was the host of the party.

"I'm sorry the party has been this boring so far. I didn't want this kind of party. But my parents insisted and i found it hard to ignore their wishes.
  But they are not here anymore. They left a few minutes ago on a business trip. And so now i can have a party of my choice. It doesn't matter if you're on tuxs and evening gowns. You can have as much fun as you like. Feel free to use any of the spare rooms.
  Ladies and gentlemen. Let the party begin!"
The crowd roared on anticipation. Within minutes the light were dimmed and a disco ball was brought down.

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A/N

Hey guys,
So this is just part one of the party scene. What do you think about Shane and Mitchie's kiss? Juicy huh? It gets juicier. Read up.

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