somebody i was supposed to know [shu kurenai x reader]

Chapter 13 ~ Earth

Your POV 

'Why are we here, Chanel?'

The slender Asian was buzzing with excitement, constantly flicking her hair and opening her Mimco purse. I didn't see why she had brought the whole squad out to Petunia after school.

There wasn't any boys in sight and everyone had already secured a date, even Ashley who had reluctantly decided to go with James, but she was still extremely angry with me.

'Because we're going shopping!' she squealed with excitement, before dashing off to the nearest shop. Some girls like Harper and Ashley immediately screamed with equal joy before joining Chanel. I couldn't help but roll my eyes and walk in to the bustling shop. 

"Sweetener" by Ariana Grande was playing in the background, and could be faintly heard over the squealing, discussing and asking. Heels that glittered and shone lined the top shelves like precious jewels. Crop tops, bandeaus and summer prints were hanging off the racks, each one having a girl obsessing over it.

Brights spotlights shone on the three displayed purses, each one surely extremely expensive. A sweet, lavender fragrance immediately wafted up my nostrils and I inhaled deeply, smelling the delicate perfume. 

I walked slowly over to my friends, cautious of many over-joyous teen girls. Chanel, Harper, Lilian and Ashley were obsessing over a stylish dress that was way too revealing to be sexy.

It was a beautiful golden metallic backless dress that shimmered brightly. V-cuts sliced the dressed in half up to the waist, and the v-neckline was dropped below until probably where our belly buttons are. Glimmering silver beads lined the breasts areas that were revealed to the world. 

'OMG!' fussed Lilian, shaking her hands with excitement. 'It's so beautiful!'

I wouldn't describe the dress to be "beautiful". I couldn't help but roll my eyes and try to exit the shop. But of course, it wouldn't be that easy.

'Leaving so soon, sweets?' asked the shopkeeper sweetly, fluttering her long fake-eyelashes. She had pink fairy-floss hair to rival Mrs Norris's. The sleek locks tumbled down her back, almost concealing her name badge, which read "Cheryl". 

Her bright blue eyes seemed too artificial to be true. Her make-up seemed perfect that even Chanel could take a few tips from her. Other than that, she wore the normal attire consisting of a black, tight skirt and a crisp cream blouse.

'Without any buys for your social?' Cheryl smiled knowingly, wringing her hands with distraught. 'Why, I have just the thing for you, sweets.'

She held out a dress from the racks with pride gleaming in her eyes. The black fabric of the mesh-dress was completely see through and extremely tight, no doubt to show off body curves. I gulped and shook my head. 'No thank you, please.'

'You know you can wear undergarments underneath, sweets,' frowned Cheryl, her brown eyebrows knitting together. She flicked her pink hair aside, hanging the dress back. 'Well, if you say so. Come on, sweets. Let's find a dress for you.'

She promptly grabbed my hand and veered me back into the depths of the shop. 

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I was exhausted.

I collapsed on a bench near Starbucks, clutching my Caramel Frappucino tightly. We had only been in one shop and the energy had already left me. Who knew shopping was even more tiring than a basketball game? 

I clutched the black bag with the word "topshop" written in cursive across the front. Cheryl had nearly picked out the whole shop for me, so it was a miracle I left with only one dress. And thank God it's not revealing. Or sexy. I don't want to lose my virginity now!