They Call Me Emo Girl

Chapter 30: D is for Dress Shopping

I can't stand that sound. It sends shivers down my spine and leaves goosebumps on my arms. It shakes me out of my deepest slumbers and starles my heart. Yes, it's the sound of my alarm promptly waking me up at 6:00 am.

I groaned in discomfort as I shut it off, wondering why the world has to be so cruel.  I snuggle deeper under my covers until a thought jolts me into an upright position, smiling like no tomorrow. Today is Friday! I have my date with Aspen later!

Dress fancy.

Shit! I don't even own a dress let alone something fancy. How fancy is too fancy? Ah shit-fuck-balls I literally have nothing. The realization that I also hate shopping (especially for dresses) hits me. The fuck am I supposed to do? 

The sound of not so quiet knocking on my door brings me out if my mind and reminds me that I have school. Not even a second later my mom comes bursting through the door yelling.

"Ryder! You do remember you have school today do you not?"

Slapping my forehead, I sat up and looked to my mother with the biggest 'puppy dog face' I could muster. With that I asked a question that I have never really asked my mom before.

"Can I skip school?"

She paused and just looked at me for a moment.

"What? Is there something wrong? You never skip school. Why now?"

What she didn't know wouldn't hurt her right? Besides, it's not like  I'm failing any classes. However, it's not like I'm completely comfortable telling her why I want to skip. No matter how cool she may be, she's still my mom. I took a deep breath and gave an awkward look.

"IwannaskipschoolsoIcangoshoppingandgetsomethingtowearformydatewithAspentonight."

She rolled her eyes and put her hands on her hips, giving me the 'are you serious' look. Sighing, I repeated what I said slower.

"I wanna skip school so I can go shopping and get something to wear for my date with Aspen tonight."

It took me approximately 30 seconds to register the slightly high pitched and annoying squeal that my mother was producing. Almost immediately I doubted my decision on releasing my prior words.

"Why didn't you tell me you were going on a date?! Oh this is so adorable! Do you know where he's taking you? When's he coming? We are finally going to get you in a dress! Let me just go get ready..."

"Ready?"

"You didn't think I'd just let you skip school to go shopping with your friends did you? Oh you did? That's cute. No no, there's no way I'm missing seeing you try on a dress. I'm going with you."

With that she smirked and made her way to her room. Did I say my mom was cool? I take it back, she's evil. Seeing the time is now 7:30am I sent a text to Cyan and Nikki telling them to come my house instead of school. I set my phone down and made my way to my closet. This is going to be interesting...

*Magical time skip to a dress store in a mall*

4 hours. 4 mother freaking long ass hours I have spent, after explaining the situation to Cyan and Nikki, in this god forsaken mall and I have not found a single fucking dress. How hard can it be?!

For the billionth time today I stepped out of the fitting room in another dress. This dress was a deep purple dress that was strapless and came down to my knees. Although it may sound pretty, I can assure you that on me it looked awful.

"This is fucking hopeless! I hate dresses! God damn uncomfortable things..."

Laughing at my pain, my mom tries to remain positive.

"Relax, there's still plenty of dresses. We'll find one that you like."

"I've tried on practically every dress in this flipping store! I hate all of them. Not to mention I feel like one of those annoying bitches from those fucking movies who can't find 'the one'."

Laughing at my dilemma, the 3 of them were no help. I was starting to give up when a shy older lady who worked at the store came over.

"I didn't mean to listen in, but I think I have something that you might like. We have a dress that was left over from Halloween that I think you would look perfect in. Would you like to try? I'm pretty sure it's in your size."

"Yes please, at this point I'll try anything."

With that she quickly disappeared in search for the dress. No more than 5 minutes later she returned with a bag in her hand. Placing it in my arms she gently turned me towards the change room and told me to surprise them.

Unsure, I closed the door and opened the bag with the dress. Half expecting to see some kind of spider web covered robe, I pulled the fabric out and was shocked. Not a single web was in sight. Instead out came a shorter plain black dress with long lace sleeves. It was beautiful.

Slipping the dress on, I turned in the mirror and finally understood the annoying bitches in the movies. This was my dress. Never before have I felt like I could actually wear a dress.

"Are you almost finished? We're waiting."

I unlocked the door and stepped out, my mom has zero patience. Once fully out I was deafened by the sound of nothing. Not a sound came from any of them, even the sales lady. Doubt began to creep it's way back into me until it was stopped in it's tracks by my best friend's words.

"That's the one."

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A/N
I have finally updated! I really hope you enjoyed it and thanks for reading. I have also picked a ship name for Ryder and Aspen, are you ready?! RYDEN! The feels are going to explode in the next chapter. The picture is of Ryder's dress. Remember to vote, comment, follow, and READ!

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