Different

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  James and I had been dating for a month and a half now. It was great. We went on dates and I was happy. Tonight there was a party at some kids house for the start of winter break. Friday was the Romeo and Juliet play and my life seemed okay. It was 7:00 on Wednesday night and I was getting ready for the party. I put on a silky red short dress and a leather jacket. I swiped my lips with wine colored lipstick. I bounced my slightly curled bob and zipped my half zip boots. Then I heard the faint honk from down the street and opened my window. I looked at my bed and the perfectly sculpted mound of pillows. I then hopped out my window and dashed down the street. I jogged to Jonathan's car and sat in the back.
    "Ooo you look nice." Nancy said turning to me.
  "Aw thanks. You do too." I said winking. "You too Jonathan." I joked.
   "Ha thanks Dani." Jonathan said turning. 
  We started driving and talking about the play and dance. After about 15 minutes we turned down a street that had a house booming with teens. We parked down the street and walked to the house. We approached the walk way and were greeted by drunk and dancing teens. We made our way into the house and i stood on my tiptoes looking for James. I hadn't told him I was coming because I wanted to surprise him. After not seeing him I assumed that he hadn't arrived yet and Nancy, Jonathan and I made our way to the kitchen. We got some cups and filled three with some eggnog in a punch bowl. I offered one to Jonathan and he declined, being the designated driver of course. Nancy and I shrugged and downed our cups. After a while we danced in the mess of kids in the living room. I took a break to go to the bathroom and Nancy and Jonathan stayed dancing. I made my way down the hall. I pushed open the door to my right and was greeted by two people kissing. They both turned to me.
   "Oh sorry." I said and backed away from the strangers.
  I continued to walk and opened a door to my left and found an occupied bedroom. The two people whipped there head around and the red haired girl that was kissing the boy had lipstick all over her face. I shifted my eyes to the guy and my heart dropped. James starred at me with an open mouth and red lipstick all over him. I closed my dropped jaw and nodded closing the door behind me. I heard James call my name but I ignored it. I walked to the backyard and stood along the side of the house. I need air. I took out my cigarettes and started smoking. I felt tears pricking at my eyes and fought them back. I took a long drag and slowly let it out with a shaky breath. Suddenly I was pushed against the house and hit it with a hard thump.