The Love Triangle

Chapter 7

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CHAPTER 7

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"We look so hot." Claire whispers with her hands on her hips.

"Can't argue with that." I remark with a smile. We're standing in front of my full length mirror examining our winter festival dresses. That's right. Today is the day!

Claire's purple dress is beautiful. Her hair is done up in a loose, braided bun. She's wearing silver heels that make her look very tall. The festival doesn't require to look as fancy as that, but that's Claire for ya!

I'm wearing a creamy grey dress. It falls in loose ruffles/waves from my waist down to just above my knee. My feet are being squished in silver flats and my hair is in a side braid.

We hear the doorbell ring. Joseph and Lucas are here! I got to meet Claire's date when we ran into him at a cafe. He's nice and funny, but I don't think they're serious.

"It's open!" I call as we make our way down the stairs.

Lucas comes in wearing some nice jeans and a button-up shirt. Like I said, nobody has to be wearing a tux or anything.

But then Joseph comes in.. wearing a tux.

Maybe he and Claire are meant to be! They both like to dress up fancy shmancy. Yes, that is a word.. in my vocabulary..

"You look beautiful." Lucas compliments me once I'm standing in front of him. He takes my hand in his and kisses it.

I blush, "Thank you."

We go out into the dark night. The stars are out, I smile up at them. I love those shiny lights against the dark sky. The air isn't as cold as I thought it would be. It's actually kind of warm.

Joseph's car is parked across the street, we make our way over there. As we walk across the pavement I see a shadow in the woods next to my neighborhood. My mind instantly flashes to when Mathew told me about the university. It's a figure, a man I think. I squint my eyes to see better. Why does it have to be so dark out!

I blink my eyes closed for just half a second to clear then. But when I open them again the person is gone. Were they watching us?

I would warn Lucas, Claire, and Joseph, but I'm not supposed to know about the man who went to jail. I start to get nervous, my palms feel sweaty.

Maybe my eyes were just playing with me... I sigh and shake my head. I notice I've stopped in the middle of the road.

"Evelyn? Are you okay?" Lucas asks. They're all standing by the car, watching me. They look concerned.

"Yeah! Totally, just thought I saw something." I quickly get in the car. Claire, Lucas, and Joseph glance at each other and get in.

I sit in the back with Lucas. As we drive down the road they tell me all about the winter festival. I'm the only one who hasn't been through the 'experience of a lifetime' as Claire said, but she does exaggerate a lot...

Lights and people come into view and all my worries leave me. This night will be fun! I have to enjoy it, I'll force myself if I have to.

The festival is at the beach pier. The dock is full of people and food stands. I hear loud music playing from giant speakers as people dance to it. In the distance I see party boats floating in the water.

We park in the full parking lot and get out.

"You ready?" Lucas says with a miraculous smile, he puts his hand out and I take it.