Nothing Really Changes || g.d

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✱Elsea's p.o.v ✱
Long story short-nothing at all happened between me and Kyle after our first date. He hasn't even spoken to me in months. I have to admit, it hit me kind of hard because I thought something was going on but I guess I was just another bet with his friends.

Oh and Benefit dropped me, just as I expected. I don't know how I still can be so fixed on Ezra when he's the one that caused all this. Right now I'm just waiting for the next opportunity, and I think I've got one close. The sport brand Nike has shown some interest in me to model their new clothing line and I'd be happy to do that.

Tonight is our school's prom but I've decided that I'm not going. Partly because everyone at my school hates me but also because I'm a mess right now. I don't know what to do with myself but on the other hand, maybe that's what you're supposed to feel when you're young?
Or not, all I know is that I hate this feeling.

As I'm laying in bed I realize that I haven't even eaten lunch today and it's nearly 4pm.
I walk downstairs and the first thing I see is the one and only Ethan Grant Dolan.

"Ethan!" I run up to him and embrace him in a big hug. I haven't met him since Christmas and that was 4 months ago, he had to go to Florida right after Christmas. And we haven't really seen him since then since he's been so busy.

"What a warm welcome, thanks Els" he chuckles and I hug him even tighter "you've grown so much since I last saw you. I remember when you were just a little potato head"

"We met 4 months ago Ethan, I haven't changed that much. And come on, I wasn't a potato head. You and dad was though"

"Look at those chubby cheeks, the girl can leave the potato but the potato can't leave the girl" he says with a huge grin and I hit his chest, the thing is that his chest is so muscular that I'm the one getting hurt.

"That's so mean, but what else is new. What are you doing home anyway, I thought you'd be away till June?"

"I just have a week off due to sickness within the crew members and I thought it was time to come home. I've missed my two monsters and my goddess" as on cue Bryant, Aimee and Jennifer comes in to the room and Ethan ruffles Bryant's hair.

"Come on dad, I've missed you and all but I just styled my hair" Bryant whines and tries to fix his hair again and when his happy I ruffle it again. "Elsea!"

"It's very nice to see you guys again but I came down here to eat and not even talking to you can make me forget how hungry I am" I run away to the fridge and the others start talking to mom and dad.

I prepare a sandwich and just as I'm about to take my first bite my phone rings. Damn, can't a girl have a nice sandwich without being interrupted? Olivia's face pops up on the screen and I touch the green button.

"Hi girl" I say and finally take my first bite.

"Cut the small talk. You have to go to prom with us, I'm not letting you sit home by yourself all night"

"Olivia, you know I don't want to" I sigh and she chuckles on the other side of the phone.

"And that's exactly why I'm calling you. I'll force you if I have to, you can't miss out on your own prom. I know that you don't have a date, but you can go with me and Willow if you want" she says and I sigh.

"I don't even have a dress Olivia"

"That's the lamest excuse I've ever heard. Come on Els, you know that basically every dress in your closet works" she says with a light chuckle and I smile. I guess I just have to go because I won't get out of this one.

"Fine, I'll go. Give me an hour and I'll be done"

"Wait, that's it? I have like 20 reasons why you should go and I've only used two, I thought I'd have to convince you more. We'll pick you up in one our then.If you want I can tell you all the reasons why you should go now" sigh "one, you're beautiful. Two...."

"Bye Olivia" I interrupt her and end the call. Well, I guess my night off is saved.

I run up the stairs with a half sandwich in my mouth and I have to admit, I feel happy. I don't know where this night will take me, but I just want to have fun and live. Right now I can't even remember why I didn't wanna go in the first place.

Alright, what can I wear? I eye through my closet and I have some options, but nothing that I really love. I guess I'll have to step in to the mess. I see one dress on a hanger that's packed in a plastic cover and I don't really one what dress it is.
I take it out of the cover and I realize that's the dress that I purchased to wear on billboard's women in music award, before I got the opportunity to design my own outfit. It's a two piece dress in a cherryish color with a corset back that I still think is beautiful, I had just forgotten about it.

I decide to just go all in while I'm at it. I take the most glittery accessories I can find and let's just say that I'm shining. My shoes are brighter than my highlighter and the purse is probably brighter than my future.

I don't have much time so I end up doing my makeup and hair very simple, I personally think my hair looks good with just my natural curls. And I already had my fake eyelashes on and with that done, my routine usually moves on pretty quickly.

Everything is done except my top. It's a type of crisscrossed back and I need some help with it, and that help is obviously mom.

"Mom! Come here for a sec" I shout and without answering, I hear her steps coming up the stairs.

"Oh gosh Elsea, you look stunning" she comes to my side and gives me a kiss on the cheek "let me guess, you're going to the prom anyway?"

"Uh huh. Olivia talked me into it, that girl has way too much influence on me" I chuckle and mom smiles, there's almost tears in her eyes."I need your help with the top though"

"Good, because I was just going to comment on the topless thing. C'mere" I spin around for her and she helps me with the top. And let me just say, I look amazing. "I'm so proud of you darling, you've come so far and yet you're so young. I just feel like I needed to say that, I love you"

"Thank you mom, but now I got to hurry. Olivia and Willow should be here any minute" I quickly hug her and then run past her, down the stairs. Dad has just exited the kitchen and is just passing by when I come down the stairs, and his jaw drops.

"That's my girl" is all he says and he hugs me tight, just like he always does. Then mom come to his side and he puts an arm around her. That is exactly what I want, after 20 they're still as in love as day one. I truly believe that they're soulmates, even though I hate thinking about it just like any teenager does. I do understand how blessed I am to have parents that are still in love and I try to appreciate it everyday.

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We come in to the decorated gym and suddenly every eye is on us, some look at us with jealousy and some with awe. Normally this would bother me, but not today. Today I decide to embrace it and walk in there with confidence. I know I look awesome and everyone else knows it too.

"Everyone's looking at us guys" Willow whispers and I smile at her.

"Enjoy it, they're jealous"

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PEACE ✌🏼