Better Than Words

Chapter 4

~Julianna's POV~

I walked through the school courtyard with cobblestones crunching under my white shoes. This had been the longest week with having to catch up on lessons I wasnt around for to avoiding Harry in the hallways to doing my best to walk out of the school without Derek somehow catching up to me. I ran my fingers through my natural wavy hair and sighed. I was so close to the gates when a light tap on my shoulder made me spin around.

"Hey there!" Paige, along with Reagan, Riley, Robbie, and Tyson smiled at me warmly. I returned one and silently thanked the Lord that it wasnt Harry or Derek. "What are your plans for the evening?" She asked. I shrugged my shoulders and she shook her head.

"Oh come on Julianna. You're never gonna meet new people if you isolate yourself!" I gave her a fake smile and pretended I was listening. "Come on. The five of us are going out to Bob's tonight. You should tag along!"

Instantly the name sent off warning signs. I recognized the name of the bar from the day Harry and I met. Knowing that's where he would most likely be, I shook my head softly and gave a sympathetic smile.

"Oh come on Jules!" Reagan pleaded and gave me puppy dog eyes. "Us girls are getting ready at my house together right now. It would be super fun!"

I couldnt say no. These people were being so sweet to me and opening up their friend group to me that I just couldnt refuse.

"I dont have anything to wear..." I began but was cut off by Reagan waving her hand.

"Oh dont worry about that! I have plenty you could choose from and return later. Its no big deal!" She smiled and me.

"Okay... I'll come." I agreed and smiled and we all walked out the gates together.

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I looked at myself in the full body length mirror and sighed. I wasnt sure if I could do this or not. The dress I was wearing was black with long sleeves and only went to my mid thigh. It was skin tight and showed off all my curves. I looked at the black 4 inch heels that I would soon put on and then back at my reflection. The make up I put on was smokey eye coloring that went along with my dress but wasnt too dark, it just made my eyes pop really well. My wavy blonde hair was now in bouncy loose curls so my hair reached 3/4 of the way down my back. I grabbed my heels and exited the bathroom. Reagan and Paige's eyes landed on me and theyy immediately stopped what they were doing.

"Holy shit Julianna..." Reagan muttered. Her eyes were wide and her mouth hung slightly open.

"You are going to outshine every girl in that building..." Paige stated with a small smile. I laughed shyly and shrugged.

"So will you guys. Look at you!" I said enthusiastically and this made both their smiles return.

Paige was wearing a red dress that had layers that swooped low on her skin tight dress that was also longsleeved and silver heels. Reagan had on a silver sparkly dress with royal blue heels. They looked beautiful.

We walked downstairs and I was suprised to see the boys down there. Riley gave Paige a hug and told her how beautiful she looked. Robbie embraced Reagan's face and told her the same. I was taken by suprise when I realized they were couples. I awkwardly stood by Tyson during the whole scene.

"You didnt see that coming did you?" He spoke softly to me once he saw my facial expression. Amusement was on his face as he smiled at me. I shook my head and continued to look at the couples.

"You know, I feel obligated to say it so I'm going to," He took my hand in his and rubbed circles on the back of my hand with his thumb. "You look beautiful."