Miss Popular

21

"So you guys aren't together?" Holland asked me as we got ready for bed together

Holland and I had a long day after school. We went to a yoga class, got our nails done, and got facials to prepare for winter formal.

"We aren't." I clarified for what seemed like the thousandth time

Holland frowned, "He's called you baby girl like three times."

"Two times." I corrected

"He so likes you." Holland continued

I nodded, "I hope so, he's so nice to be around."

"You need to tell him how you feel at winter formal. Your whole like you've been this alpha female that never held back and now you are - don't do it. He obviously likes you a lot Grier." She pointed out

"I'll evaluate what I want to do after winter formal, now good night." I told her as I walked out of the bathroom

-

In the morning, I got a quick work out in to make myself feel a little better. Then I went home showered, got my hair and makeup done, and when five o'clock came around I put on my dress

It was fairly simple dress.

It was red satin with spaghetti straps that I wore with nude heels.

My mom helped me pick out jewelry to go with it.

Jude, Aria, and whoever Paisley, Chris, Amaya, and Finley were bringing to the dance were to be at my house for five forty-five to take pictures and then drive to Avery's for dinner.

"Grier, what are y'all doing after?" My Dad asked as I came down the stairs

I shrugged as I grabbed a hoodie off of the chair, "Probably just go get milkshakes or something."

"Holly is staying at Ariana's tonight, now if only we could get rid of the twins." My mom joked as I heard the doorbell ring

"Probably Ev." I mentioned before I walked to the front door

I opened the front door and it was just who I thought it was.

Everett stood there wearing a red suit jacket, with a white dress shirt underneath, a black bowtie, black dress pants, and black dress shoes

"Hey, you look amazing." Everett greeted me as I gave him a hug

"You too." I grinned

"You're also the first one here." I informed him as I pulled out of the hug

"Oh, I'm not surprised. Also, my parents followed me so be on the lookout." Ev walked in, closing the door behind him

I nodded, "Oh that's fine, might bring my parents some peace of mind after meeting them. Holland just got dropped off at her friend's house and my parents are in the kitchen."

I glanced at his hand to see him holding a corsage, "Oh the boutonniere is in the kitchen too."

I led him into the kitchen where my parents sat sharing a bowl of ice cream.

"Hey there, Everett." My dad started

"Hey, Mr. Johnson." Everett greeted my Dad

Thank God, Holland wasn't here.

I watched as he gave my parents hugs and gave them a mini rundown on how his life was going since the last time they saw him.

This is what I deserved.

A nice boy that my parents knew about and could comfortably talk to.

Then the doorbell rang.

"I'll get it." I decided as I walked out of the kitchen