You All Along

Chapter 18

SONGS FOR THIS CHAPTER

All Of Me (John Legend)

DNA (Little Mix)

WMYB (One Direction)

When I Look At You (Miley Cyrus)

Long Long Way To Go (Def Leppard)

My Name (Shine Down)

How Ya’ Doin (Little Mix)

Happily (One Direction)

Layla’s P.O.V

Why is he being so awkward. He’s making me nervous. He has barely spoken a sentence since he saw me.  On the drive, to the dance, he didn’t even compliment me or ask how was my day. “Hey? What’s wrong? Why are you so quiet?” I asked. Lacing my fingers with his. He let his concentration off the road and turned to me, “What? Oh. Um no. I uh. I’m okay.” He said and gave my hand a little squeeze, and stared at out intertwined fingers. I blushed under his gaze, and quickly retrieved my hands and looked at the buildings passing quickly. “Lay, you look really beautiful,” he said, and I thanked him with a smile.

“We’re here,” he said. I didn’t know how deep I was drowned in my thoughts when he shook me. “Wait here, baby” he muttered and got out of the car. He ran to my side, and opened my door and let his hand out for me to take. I looked up at him and grinned at how cheesy this dance had made him into. I took his hand anf he helped me get out of the car. He connected both our elbows and shut the door behind me. “I’m happy to have you here baby,” he said and kissed me on the cheek. Both our cheeks turned a deep crimson and we continued to walk towards the hall. The words ‘ DANCE & DINNER NIGHT. ST. GLACIER BELLS’ was printed on a huge white banner with Christmas lights bordering it. As we walked, hand in hand towards the hall, the sound of music got louder and louder. We pushed open the heavy glass doors to be welcomed by a gush of cold air followed my a hundred eyes looking in our direction. I dropped my head at the sudden attention and became self conscious. As if reading my mind, Jeff came closer and tilted my chin higher and said, “Don’t be afraid. You’re the most beautiful one in the room. Everyone else is probably ready to hook up. Just hold my hand, okay?” he said and kissed my forehead. I nodded and smiled at him. We walked aimlessly finding for an empty table to sit.

“JEFF! MATE!! HERE!! WE’VE GOT TWO SEATS FOR YOU BOTHH!” someone yelled from nearby. Jeff and I both looked up from our trance and say a dark skinned boy waving at us. Jeff’s face instantly lit up and he dragged over to him. He let go of my hand for a moment to hug the boy who called us. “AKSHAYY!! Thank goodness you’ve saved us a seat. I don’t think we would have got any. And by the way, this is Layla. Layla Young. She’s my um my best friend, and my date for tonight,” Jeff said and winked at me. I shook hands with Akshay. “Layla, this is Akshay. He’s an exchange student from India. He joined our school last week,” Jeff said. We walked to the table Akshay saved for us and I saw a girl around my age seated there. She had dirty blonde hair, blue eyes, and a perfect smile. She was wearing a light purple dress that reached up to her knees and her hair was curled and was hanging loosely over her shoulder. She stood up and introduced herself. “Hey, I’m Irene. You’re Jeff and Layla I suppose? Akshay just told me about you both,” she said and smiled at us both. We nodded in unison and took our seats. I sat opposite Irene and Jeff sat opposite Akshay.

Jeff held my hands in his as he took a sip of the water. “So anyone wants drinks?” Akshay asked us. We three nodded and he stood up, with Jeff tagging along him they both walked towards the drinks table. “You slept during History the other didn’t you?” Irene asked me. “Oh my god. How’d you know? You’re in the same class as me?” I asked, in utter shock. She simply nodded and said, “I’m also in your Advance English class with Mr Lyons,”. I was so stupid. She was in my classes for so long and I didn’t even see her. I slapped my forehead and smiled sheepishly at her. “Its okay. I don’t notice anyone either,” she said, trying to make me feel better. “So do you um like Jeff? I can see the way you look at him. You guys are more than just best friends, right?” she asked, cocking an eyebrow. “Um what? I don’t know. Don’t tell him but I might have this little thing for him, maybe?” I said, and she looked at me in the eyes and said, “Little?” and I threw my hands in the air. “Okay fine. You got me! I really like him. Don’t tell anyone though, please?” I pleaded. “Its fine! I know girl codes! And you both would look amazing together,” she said and I grinned ear to ear and thanked her.

 Okaaaaay! Here's the 2/2 update for today. And I'll do the next, on idk when. But I'll try to make it soon. Okay? I LOVE YOU ALL MORE THAN FREE WIFIIII!! I'm sure no one ACTUALLY reads these Author's Notes. But, idk well. ILYSFM! :*