My Cinderella Story-One Direction Fanfic.

Chp.10 - Change in plans...or outfits

As we drove to the gymnasium all i could think about was having my magic moment with Niall. Different scenarios rushing through my head, i couldn't help but put a little smile on my face. This would be the night, it would be perfect !

We finally got there and walked in, we had to sign in and everything and give our charitable donations to the supervisors, once we were done that we headed inside.

It looked fantastic, this year they went with the "Under The Sea' theme and i personally thought it looked amazing, the blue disco balls giving sparkle to everyone's eyes, the white velvet curtains looping around the gym like a banquet hall, and even the the tables covered in teal glitter seaweed with a crystal plastic splash. It was definitely something i was going to remember.

I saw my friend Sarah over at a table full of masks... masks ? Then i looked around to see almost everyone in the gym wearing one. What ? no, i didn't bring a mask, i thought this was a mask/anything on the face free night. My heart started to shutter, and i grabbed Avery's hand tight.

"oww ! what !?" she whined.

"look.. everyone.." i managed to say out of anger, pointing to one of our neighbors named Chris.

"what ..?- wait... why are .." she said

"yep.." i looked in her eyes.

We walked over to the table where Sarah was standing, while Niall went and greeted some other friends of his, Jona,Harry,Zayn,Liam and Louis were all her as well, so he was probably going to find them.

"hey Sarah.. whats up with all these" i said grabbing a mask off the table and twirling it around my finger.

"oh hey Tori ! These ! Well, everyone has to buy one before 9 o'clock, and at 9:30 were playing a game.The DJ decided to do this, since hes a major donator for this program, and he said all profits go to the SKF also."

"oh.. i see.." i said looking down at each mask " whats the game?"

"well, he said its going to be kind of like a "Cinderella" scenario, everyone going to have to wear a mask, and then find someone to dance with and maybe have a special moment. And no ones aloud to take of there masks to see who it is !"

Ah of course, all i need is some "Cinderella" night to ruin my one and only chance with Niall.

"oh my gosh ! this sounds soooo fun !" avery squeled.

"no. no it doesn't" i said trying to contain her from bursting into a excited bubble of joy.

"well, do you girls want to buy yours now ? Avery i think this one would go nice with your dress, and Tori, i think this one.." she said picking up one for Avery and pulling a teal and purple sparkly mask from under her table, it looked like it was personally made for me.

"wow... this is.. gorgeous" i said examining it.

"someone special picked it for you." she winked.

"what..?"

"nothing ! go have fun girl its almost 9 !"

"thanks Sarah ! " i smiled, put the mask on,and walked into the dancing crowd with Avery.

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8:53 PM.

I was sweating and sore from busting my moves on the dance floor. I was having an amazing time.

Jona, the band and me and Av all got together and danced for about an hour.

Now it was time for this stupid plan changing 'mask game'

I went from a level 10 to a level 2 in happiness.

I planned for this night to be magical with NIALL , not some random dude that i don't know. I don't want to end up with my hands all over ... like Ely !? Hes the biggest nerd in our school. Not to be rude or anything.. but hes got a major case of the Stinky's.

But after all this hard work , i might not be with Niall. The hardest thing is all the guys look the same, there all wearing tux's with bows or ties, and i totally forgot what Niall was wearing.Great.

Me and Avery walked off to the side of the dance floor, i took off my mask to get a breather, and to try and get sneak a peak and see which boy was Niall, but of course i got nothing.

I put my mask back on right in time, the DJ turned the lights down to a deep purple, almost to the point where i couldn't see Avery who was right beside me, then he put on some slow music, and turned on his mic.

"hello hello hello ladies and gello !"

What kind of joke was that supposed to be ?

"So I'm sure you all have been tuned in to whats going on right now, and if you haven't go to Sarah at the table full of mask's and she will fill you in, Other than that, the rules are 1,NO i repeat NO taking off your masks,2.Were not responsible if your not with the person of your choice,3.Have fun!"

I wasnt even paying attention to anything he said, he was annoying.

I walked onto the floor looking around, i felt like a loser because most girls already had boys dropping at there feet's, or slithering around there waists. I turned around to see if Avery followed but she had vanished, oh thanks for being a friend Av.

I caught a glimpse of Eleanor's long wavy brown hair, i knew it was her because of her dress, she sent me a picture of what it looked like a couple days ago. Her and Louis were so cute together. Then i saw Liam and Danielle dancing right beside them, i defiantly knew it was Dani because of her beautiful poofy hair. 

Right when i was eyeing all the cute couples, i felt a warm hand wrap around my waist then turn me around.

I saw the guys mask, but didn't recognize him, damn. Another anon.

i put my hands on his shoulders hesitantly, not wanting to give him the wrong impression.

i have to admit he was quite a good dancer, he moved his legs in just the right beat, not stepping on my toes. Carefully moving his hands up and down my waist making me shiver with some excitement.

We danced slowly to the music, totally forgetting about the people around us, exactly what i didn't want happening. But i guess.. you cant control things like this.

It was now about 9:45, i felt like time had flown by. Everyone seemed so happy, i was kind of happy. but you know i could've gotten luckier.. with a certain leprechaun.

I searched around the room to see who he was paired up with.. but found no one. I did finally spot Avery. and it looked like she was with Zayn ! HA i knew they would hook up !

I heard my bra beeping and felt it vibrating.

"uh.." the mystery boy mumbled.

"oh sorry.. one sec" pulling away and reaching for my phone.

"SHIT" i whisper.yelled then quickly covered up my mouth and looked up. I was staring right into his eyes,and still NOTHING !

He shrugged his shoulders, obviously not wanting to talk to give away his voice. 

"i-im late.. my mom...I'm in trouble." i said looking down at my phone than back at him. As much as it hurt me to ruin this kids night and ditch him, i wasn't willing to spend my summer locked in Steve's jail cells cleaning the fungi out of his toes.

"i have to go, I'm sorry." i said, , giving him a quick peck on the cheek, and running out. I felt i left a good impression, maybe that would makeup for ditching.

As i got towards the doors, i ripped my mask off and threw it into the nearest garbage can, i herd it rattle then calm. I continued running straight down the corridor, until i finally got to the back exit.

Where i thought i could make a run home, but bumped into a familiar figure...

Steve.