Vanilla Rose

[2]-The Vegas Lights

Coming home after a long day of school was like taking off a mask. The people I see in the hallway; waving, scowling, and walking with me didn't matter once I was home and alone. There were no performances to put on or checking myself for every imperfection each minute the clock went by. At home I would look as ugly as I wanted and act as nice as I wanted. No one would judge me. This was like my own reservation away from the drama, gossip, and hypocrites such as myself. But right now...my reservation was being invaded.

The girls and Wakely decided to come over after cheerleading tryouts and Drama Club to hang out with me. I didn't think they realized that I spend a majority of my hours with them. I guess seeing them five times a week for 7-8 hours a day wasn't enough. The problem with the girls is that they have a high expectation of me so I must entertain them every second because of their low attention spans. I wouldn't blaim them, spending everyday texting, on Instagram, and twitter can really throw down your IQ level. Normally, at this time I would get homework done but the acheing need to keep up appearances was strong. The crowd for this installment of "Kill Cam Right Now Please" is Nichole, Katy, Avalon (a fucking bore), Brookie, and Hayden. To be honest I could only tolerate two out of the five. Brookie and Hayden were freshman or sophmores, I didn't really give a damn which, that desperately seek attention like Avalon; however, Avalon was a hundred times worst. Today's topic of interest was boys and the upcoming events. One of which was Prom. Everyone couldn't hold in their excitement because of the dresses, prom committee, and their dates. Our senior class president, Edward Harris, had picked the theme of Vegas Night and that's all anyone could talk about. Literally everyone. But one of the many perks of being in my clique was a definite date to prom. The boys practically flocked over to us, with the directions of Wakely and my other male "friends".

"I can't believe no one has asked me yet." Katy pouted, looking down at her hands. Not a single boy had walked up to her since the theme was announced a month or two back. I would've secured my date by now but I wanted to go with a guy who was less of an asshole, or possibly a girl. Maybe even Lorelee. "I don't know why. I know I may come off as slutty but people just don't understand me. I can actually be a sweet girl but still give out a good handjob."

We nodded in unison. In the metaphorical "Girl World" it was customary to have sympathy for the people who can't get dates to Prom. You'd usually send out positive messages and rub her thigh in assurance. I don't know if it helped or not but Katy was putting on a brave face. "It's okay, Katy. Some good looking guy will come up to you in the most terrific way and ask you to Prom." Nichole was great at giving false hope.

Katy let a tear fall. "I just...I just wish I was back with Benjy, y'know. He was my everything. He would've already asked me to prom in the most romantic and cliched way possible."

It was my turn to say something comforting. Sarcasm wasn't the key in this sense so I tried to stay out of it but as group leader I was expected to have uplifting words. So many expectations. "Benjy was a lying son of a bitch. He doesn't need you, and you don't need him. Who knows....Noah might ask you out." we all started laughing at that.

Wakely scoffed, rolling his eyes. "You're pretty and all, Kate, but I'm just not that into you. Besides, everyone seems to forget that I'm into guys."

"Who's the lucky guy, Wakely?" Katy asked, rubbing away the tears, with a smile.

"Yeah, who's the lucky guy, Noah?" Avalon teased.

Nichole and I were genuinely interested. He hadn't exactly told us who he would be going with. Nichole was with Darren, my options were open, and he was going with...."I haven't decided who I want to take. Mostly weighing out my options but that boy who was at the cheerleading tryouts made me rethink my decision."