Let's Play a Game

Chapter 35:Any Ideas

Word Count: 1144

Maybe this was a mistake. Maybe I was way in over my head. Maybe this was a bad idea. Yup, definitely a bad idea.

Why has I let Maya talk me into this. Yet here I was standing in front of people who thought I was a slut. I tried not to let it bother me but it didn't change the fact I could still hear the whispers wherever I went or the increase of catcalling from guys.

I was lucky to have such good friends. Nina kept Julian away from me, Maya made people shut up when I was with her and well Alissa. She just kept me distracted and always gave me her kind words.

"Go ahead" Maya nods, telling me to share my ideas with the group. I hum in response,I bite the inside of my cheek and forced myself to start talking.

I heard myself start talking about my mascaraed winter wonderland idea for the dance. Make it a formal dinner/dance thing, have a fake snow machine for pictures, snowball King/Queen thing the whole enchilada.

"And well that's my um idea" I finish off awkwardly. A room full of faces stare back blankly at me. I bite my lip and fiddle with my bracelet. Maya realizes no one was going to say anything and clears her throat "Oh awesome, like the ideas Lilly." She turns to the rest of the committee "Any questions, someone want to add something..?" Silence.

Someone clears her throat "Actually I'd like to say something" my eyes flicker to the voice who spoke.

A girl with mocha skin and caramel eyes is now standing. She's wore a pleated skirt and blouse, her dark hair in multiple braids swept over one shoulder.

"Yes- um.." Maya begins

"Phoebe Tegomo, student body president" she gives Maya a warm smile. She turns to look at me and her eyes harden "It's just your idea is mmh well you see it's redundant. It's been done before and frankly kinda cliché" she says coldly.

"Yeah she's kinda right" some boy a few chairs down form me agrees. A murmurs of agreement goes around the table.

"So what do you suggest we do then?" I ask Phoebe loudly silencing the others.

"What?" She asks.

A give her a patronizing smile "If you don't like my idea then what should we do? What are you ideas, what theme should the dance be?"

Phoebe blinks "Um, well we could- we could"

"That's what I thought" I cut her off. Phoebe glares at me and sits down without another complaint.

I look around the table "Anyone else have any ideas?" I ask

Nobody says or does anything. "Okay, that's what I thought. All in favour for the Winter Wonderland dance raise your hands"

Maya's hand goes up along with most of the committee. The only people not raising their hands are Phoebe a few of her friends and some guys in the back.

I smile "Great, then it's settled then"

Three weeks later

"Oh. My. God" Alissa says in wonderment as she takes slow step into what was our school gym.

Now it was our Winter Wonderland. She turns to look at me, eyes wide.

"You are a miracle worker" she says her eyes practically sparkling with excitement

I smile and laugh "Well thanks but I wouldn't go that far. I run a hand through my hair walking around lazily looking at my idea come to life.

Alissa looks like a little kid in Disney world right now. Tables were covered in white cloth and decorated with their frosted branch centre pieces. Hundreds of "snow flakes" dangled from the ceiling glittering against the light. A back drop set up for photos as people came in. On the stage sitting nearly were two silver crowns for the snowball King and Queen of the dance.

Alissa turns to me and places her hands on my shoulders. "Lilly-Lillian" she says "Thank you"

"For what?" I ask frowning slightly

She gestures to the gym and decorations "For-for well this, everything. For palming and organizing this dance. It really means a lot" her smile is warm and sincere.

I nod "Of course, I mean anything for you. Plus it was really fun" other than the fact that lost the committee talked behind my back and despised me.

We hug eachother and I pull away "Come let's go get ready for the dance" I take her hand and pull her along with me out of the gym, giggling.

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Nina squeals and claps happily "Oh my god, you guys look so cute" she giggles excitedly, sitting on the couch.

Alissa blushes and  downwards bashfully. Honestly Alissa looked stunning her white dress. The dress was teacup length and fitted at the waist. Jewels around the waistband and sleeves. She looked like an angel with the white dress and her blonde curls, all she was missing was the halo. Her golden mask was like a replacement.

I on the other hand decided to go for a more simple look. A knee-length black vintaged style dress, it had a layer of black lace and a bow at the back. Black heels, my natural hair and my gold bracelet and I was done. My mask was primarily black and had speks of gold and silver

I smiled at Nina "Aww thanks boo" I laugh

"Maya" Nina chides "Come on out"

A grumpy looking Maya emerges  from the door way. She sported a maroon two piece dress, that went all the way to the floor. Her raven hair elegantly curled and swept to one side.  Her mask was black and had She wraps her arms around herself 

Alissa squeals "You look gorgeous"

Maya's eyes are wide "I feel exposed" she mock whispers in horror.  "None sense" I tsk her and bring her arms to her sides instead of wrapped around her. I turn her to the mirror.

"You" I emphasize " my dear friend look absolutely gorgeous and tonight you are not attending the dance as the photographer but as a normal student, okay?"

Maya sighs in defeat "Okay-okay. You guys have made you're points already"

"Also" Nina pipes out "Try and not to rip out, stomp all over and then possible burn Thomas' heart, mkay?"

A look I didn't quite catch flashes over Mayas face before replying. Maya gives her a pointed look "No promises" she says and laughs. Alissa grabs her coat and slips on her heels.

"Okay well, I'm reassured so let's get going you lazy bums" she scolds us. I roll my eyes "Coming mother"

"You girls have fun tonight, but not too much fun alright?" Nina says jokingly "Be safe" she teases.

"I think we should be saying that to you. You're the one having a little sleepover with mister Malik" Maya says while putting on her coat.

Nina throws a pillow at her "Shut up" she laughs.

Nina closes the door behind us as she we say our goodbyes. "Now get out of here. His going to be here soon"