Bitten By Love

Chapter 12

***Simone's POV***

It was Saturday. The day of the ball. I breathed in and out nervously. This is it. Officially the first time I will be wearing a dress. I stared at myself in the mirror and was surprised at what I saw. I looked like a totally different person. The dress clung to my body revealing curves I never knew I had.

"Sim will you hurry up?" Josh called from downstairs. He has been waiting for about half an hour now and was getting impatient. I quickly adjusted my makeup and took a step in my four inches heels.  I felt proud of myself. I looked like a different person and I felt different too.

I walked confidently down the stairs. This is my night and I won't let anything or anyone ruin it for me.

"Finally Sim. What was taking you so - WOW!" Josh stared at me up and down with his mouth open wide. "You look so wow. You look amazing. Like wow!"

I blushed. "If you say wow one more time, I'm going to slap you."

"I had no idea you had so many assets hiding under your hoodie and jeans."

"Will you shut up!" I slapped him over his head. "Let's go. We're already late."

"Whose fault is that?" Josh mumbled.

Mom came into the hall fumbling with her camera. "I need a picture of the best couple in high school." She smiled, ushering us close to each other.

"Mom we're late." I whined.

"Honey. You guys are going to need pictures to show your kids and grandkids." She teased. I gave up and let her have her way.

A few minutes later we were finally on our way. We drove silently for a while then I decided to toy with Josh.
"Josh I cant wait to meet your girlfriend. Is she going to be your date to the ball?"
Josh cleared his throat."Ahem...yeah...uhm...she is."

"Well I can't wait to meet her. What was her name again?" I teased.

I saw a small sweat appear on his forehead and his hands were squeezing the hell out of the staring wheel.
"Josh are you okay?" I asked.

"Yea. I am...huh-have you- uhm -spoken to Ramon since morning? Did he say w-why he couldn't pick you up? " Josh stuttered.

Poor Josh.

Why won't he just tell me about Davia. How long does he think he can hide it from me?

"Ramon will meet me there." I decided to give Josh a break.

We entered into the school's driveway.
"I thought you were picking up your date." I turned to Josh.

"Uhm...she told me she would be late so I'm dropping you off first then go pick her up."

Hmmmm.....smart Josh but Ill have to see you guys together tonight.

I entered the auditorium where the ball was being held. This year's ball had an 'under the sea' theme and I stood in awe as I looked at the stunning decoration. Music blared from the speakers and I scanned the room to find somewhere to sit. These shoes are killing my poor feet!
I sat at an empty table looking at everyone enjoying themselves. Every nerve in my body were standing on edge. I was almost trembling with fear and anxiety.

"Well hello beautiful." I spun in my chair to see Ramon standing behind me with two glasses in his hands. "Sex on the beach?" He asked.
"What?" I said a little two high pitched.

"Sex on the beach. The drink. You're so oblivious. I got it for you." He stretched one glass to me.

"Oh...no I don't drink." I protested.

"Its only one." He said, coming around and taking a seat across from me.

I took the glass from him. "Only one." I agreed. After all I should live a little and I think that when Josh tells me about him and Davia I'll really need this drink.

We sat there awkwardly for a while. "So where's Josh?" Ramon inquired.
"He's gone to pick up his date." I spitted.
Ramon smiled. "Okay. Getting a little angry, are we? Why do you hate Davia so much?" he asked.

"Why are you such a jerk?" I rebutted and regretted it the moment I said it.

The smile disappeared from his face. "I was just trying to make conversation."

"I know. I'm sorry. It's just that whenever I hear Davia's name I get really upset."

"Ok." Ramon was hardly even paying attention to me.

Two guys walked over to our table and started chatting with Ramon about sports, completely ignoring me. I decided to go to the restroom and wait for Josh to arrive.

"Wow..." I heard one of his friend say as I got up. "Hey Ramon. Where'd you get this sexy chic?"

"Dude. We go to school with her. Its Simone."

"Which Simone.....If we went to school together I would know that name......and that sexy ass." They all burst into laughter, giving each other high fives.  What jerks boys can be.
I quickly made my way to the bathroom and took out my phone to text Josh.

Me: whats taking you so long? :-(

I waited for him to reply but he didn't. Probably he has his tongue down Davia's throat and cannot get to his phone. I grimaced at the thought and shook it from my mind.

This is my first ball and I'm here hiding out in the bathroom. I walked over to the mirror and stared at my reflection. "Simone Channer, you are very beautiful, sophisticated and sexy." I spoke to myself. "You have what most high school girls only dream about....a hot rich date and a sexy physique. Go out there and enjoy yourself. You can do this!" I inhaled and exhaled audibly. Tonight is my night.

I strutted over to Ramon and yanked him by the arm. "Let's dance." I commanded and pulled him with me before he could protest.
I stepped on the dance floor nervously. There were a few couples swaying to a slow song. Then the DJ started playing one of my favorite song. All the years of dancing in front of my bedroom mirror was finally starting to pay off.

"So we're back in the club with our bodies rocking from side to side...
Thank God the week is done. I feel like a zombie gone back to life.
Hands up..suddenly we all got our hands up. No control of my body........" Music blared from the speakers causing every fibre in my body to come alive. I didn't want to stop dancing. I felt so vibrant and carefree.

"Baby tonight...Dj got us falling in love again.
Dance dance like it's the last night of your life......"
As the chorus started playing Ramon took me up, threw me in the air and caught me. We earned 'oohs' and 'ahs' from the crowd as everyone cleared the dance floor and formed a circle around us. I was having the time of my life and making everyone envious.