The Power Of Two. (Joshua Balz Falls In Love)

Cold Shoulder, But Not So Cold For Dixie.

I plugged my iPod into the speakers connected to my TV and turned the volume to loud. I slumped on the sofa and threw my head back, thinking about what had happened earlier. I felt so guilty, and didn't want to hurt Balz, but it was for the best. I felt my eyes begin to well up but shifted the tears back, deciding to take on this massive pang of guilt without getting upset. I took off my clothes and sat there in my underwear; knowing JD wasn't home as he was preparing for tonight. Walking into the kitchen, I grabbed a bottle of wine and poured myself a glass whilst singing along loudly to The Defiled's Unspoken. A few glasses later I took myself into my bedroom to start getting ready for tonight.

My clothes were already everywhere from deciding what to wear for the party. I found my black and red lace up corset and paired it with some leather look leggings and my Demonia 5in platform boots. I brushed through my hair and teased it till it was firmly in place. My make-up was usual, pale foundation, black eyeshadow with a bit of red, a grey blush and a deep red lipstick. I also decided to put in my blue contact lenses instead tonight.

Grabbed a lace cardigan and a small bag, I wrapped a thick bike-chain type necklace around my neck, and decorated my fingers with a few different rings and left for the show - walking as I would be having a drink tonight.

I was about 5 mins from the venue when I heard someone shout my name.

"Acey De'sorell, what the hell" a male voice exclaimed. I turned around to see an old friend there in front of me.

"Wow, Sonny. Where have you been since forever" I joked giving him a quick hug.

"Around..around. Come in and have a drink!" he said, unfolding his arm to welcome me into a pub he was taking a break from to have a cigarette.

"I would love to but I can't right now. I'm heading to JD's show tonight. You're welcome to come though if you want" I asked, thumbing in the direction of the venue.

"Sure, wait there a sec" he quickly threw his cigarette to the ground, and grabbed his coat from inside, returning no more than 5 minutes later.

"What have you been doing with yourself then?" he asked with a playful nudge.

"Urgh don't ask. It's complicated right now" I gave him a small smile.

"Ah. That's what you've been doing with yourself" he laughed.

When we arrived at the venue Dixie was standing there waiting for me like she said she would. She waved excitedly with a massive grin on her face.

"Bitch!" she shouted, to which I laughed. I knew that mean't 'where have you been'. As I began to get closer I noticed Chris and the band were standing close to her.

"Oh great..." I mumbled.

"Which one is he?" Sonny asked.

"Oh it doesn't matter, I just want to enjoy tonight" I looked at him and gave him a smile.

"Hey!" Dixie screamed, with a run and jump.

"Woah. Hey"

"What happened to you last night? No text..no call!" she scowled with both hands on her hips and her eyebrows raised. Silence...

"Uh..I..long story. I'll tell you later" I smiled, and took a quick look over to where Balz was standing. He stood with his hands in his pockets and his head was hung low. He looked up for a moment and I caught his stare before he walked off by himself inside. I then looked at Chris who clearly knows what's going on by his facial expression.

"Let's go inside. It's cold" Dixie said, linking arms with Chris and starting to walk.

"I know now" Sonny said with an awkward face.