Divergent Powers High

Chapter 10: Dances are Basic

I sit on the bed, my dressed tucked to the side, as the other girls finish getting ready. Christina has on a short, baby pink dress, with strappy white heels. She had her mom put in a long weave, and she put her hair in a side braid. She has on a gold chain necklace and a white clutch. 

Shauna has on a long, royal blue dress, and the halter top is designed with rhinestones. She has on matching blue pumps, and has some royal blue earrings to match. She also has a matching clutch. Her hair is full of tight curls.

Marlene has on a long, deep green dress, that has lace sleeves. She has white pumps, a white clutch, a white ring, and dangling white earrings. Her dirty blonde hair is straightened, and swept to the side. 

Lynn has a strapless, dark red dress, that is high-low and flowing. It has a sparkly black belt and black flats, and she has a black shoulder bag. Her half-shaved hair is straightened and pushed to one side. 

Lauren has a floor length, strapless, lavender dress, which has a sparkling silver belt and matching lavender wedges. Her hair is in loose curls, and part of it is braided and pinned back. 

I have on a black, strapless, high-low dress, and strappy black wedges. My white hair is curled, and half up, half down. A rhinestone clip holds it in place. My make-up is bold, with a cat eye, and dark red lipstick. 

By the time everyone is dressed, I swear my friends made each other look like super models. It's strange what a little bit of product and some fabric can do for a look. 

"Is everyone ready?" Christina asks, looking at all of our outfits. 

We all mumble agreements, and fix little things on each others outfits. 

"The boys will be here any minute now, let's go downstairs." I decide, grabbing my black clutch with my money and phone in it. 

I pick up the back of my dress so it doesn't get dirty, and we all make our way down the stairs. 

Mr. and Mrs. Kravitz watch us go down from Christina's bedroom, their eyes watering. 

"You look gorgeous sweetie!" Christina's Mom says, looking at her dress. 

Christina smiles, "Thanks Mom!"

 I stand beside Lynn, as we weight for the guys. Within minutes, the doorbell rings, and the boys come flooding in. 

As soon as Tobias lays on me, his eyes widen, and his expression softens, "Six, you look..."

I laugh, "Gorgeous? Pretty? Nice?" 

He shakes his head, "No, you look stunning."

My cheeks flush, and I look down. His hand brushes across my chin, and pulls my face back up. I'm caught in his captivating gaze, as if I am looking into his soul. 

"Six? Four? You in there?" Christina asks, nudging my elbow. 

I shake my head, looking away, "I'm here. Are we going to the park now?" 

She nods, "We have photos, and the dance starts at seven." 

The group crowds out to the cars, and Tobias and I get into a car with Lauren and Lynn. I pull the worn seat belt across my chest, careful not to get the folds of my dress caught. Tobias sits beside me, and takes my hand in his own. His long fingers rub circles on the top of my skin. 

Lauren climbs into the drivers seat, and starts the ignition. Lynn gets in shotgun, securing herself in. 

"Is everyone ready?" Lauren asks, looking back at us. 

"Yes we are." Tobias answers for the both of us. 

She pulls out of the driveway, and we make our way past the crumbling road. The park in our neighborhood is old, but the nature is beautiful. No matter who you are or what you have gone through, going to the park provides a tranquil safe haven.