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forty-three

Riley and Mere smile at me through the screen, as I go through my closet, looking for an outfit. Niall and I are going on a date tonight and I have absolutely no idea what I want to wear. We're going to the drive-in theater with his friends truck. It's not supposed to be that warm tonight but I don't really feel like wearing a jacket. Maybe I can wear a hoodie and some jeans, I mean, we're getting dinner and then we're going to the theatre. I don't think I'll have to wear anything special. And, it's Niall. He saw me way worse before.

"I think you should do an all black outfit with white shoes", Riley suggests.

"No, that's not that stylish, Riley", Mere groans.

We're on a three-way Skype call. Mia is with Luke and doesn't have time to help me.

"Are you wearing any makeup?", Mere asks.

"I'm only doing mascara and some chapstick. I don't feel like I need to wear makeup around Niall anymore. He saw me barefaced often enough to know how ugly I actually am", I say, going through my jeans.

I pull out a pair of ripped black jeans that end above my ankles. These are my favorite jeans. They're comfortable and look good, even make my legs look skinnier.

"So, do you think he'll ask you to be his girlfriend tonight?", Riley asks.

"He will", Mere answers, chewing on some chips.

I shake my head, pulling out a black Fila hoodie. I don't know about this one. It's just too warm. I fold it up and put it back.

"What's that redish thing there?", Mere asks, squinting her eyes at the screen.

I pull it out, revealing a sweater. It's not knitted but more of a hoodie material.

"That's so cute!", Mere squeals.

I just nod and throw it onto a pile with my jeans. I then take a belt with a silver buckle and decide to wear my black platform Vans.

"I'll be back in a second", I say.

I make my way to the door but Riley interrupts me.

"You didn't even take some cute underwear", she speaks.

"I'm not gonna have sex with Niall, I'm on my period, Riley", I chuckle.

"Oh... but wear a cute bralette anyway", Mere smiles.

I go back to my closet, pulling out a black bralette from Hollister. Mere and Riley quickly approve. I quickly get changed in my bathroom, taking my hair from the braid I put it in to tame my natural curls at least a little. I like wearing my hair in my natural curls at the moment. It's so easy. As soon as I come back, I hear Riley and Mere talk about some school work we have to do until Wednesday. Quickly, I check my black crossbody bag, if I have everything I need. Niall is coming in a few minutes.

"Girls, I have to go. I'll talk to you later", I smile, ending the call and shutting off my laptop.

I quickly put on a silver bracelet and a small silver necklace. This time I put in some plugs that I got for my birthday. It's the dark blue teardrop-shaped stone plugs that Wesley got me. They're really beautiful. The doorbell rings, signaling that Niall's here. I take a deep breath and take my bag and phone. Wesley is already at the door, talking to Niall. Mom's working a night shift today, so Wesley decided to invite Lilian over. She should be coming soon, too. I happily jump down the stairs, having a smile on my lips. Niall and Wesley continue talking, not looking at me, as I tie my shoes.

"Hurt her and I hurt you", Wesley tells Niall.

"I won't, bro. She means too much to me", my date speaks up.