Beneath Us

Chapter 5

September 19th, 2020

Everything was going fine until now, classes and tasks took all my time and of course I had the luxury of spending time with Jessa, Hailee and Tania, most of the that time we were accompanied by Nate, James and Will. We had created a united group, more like I joined to their group but well I'm glad to have found them, is it wasn't for them I would be stuck in my bedroom most of the days due to the homework and my obsession on reading. Though I still have to put more effort in all the things that I do in order to keep my scholarship, according to my parents duty and responsibilities always come first. It has always been this way. School has never been a problem for me, the thing is that I'm a total perfectionist freak so everything I do takes double effort and time.

Leaving that a side, tonight Homecoming will take place. I joined the girls to shop her beautiful dresses, luckily I had brought with me my previous graduation dress which surprisingly fit me without problems it may be a little tight on the hips and on the chest but it doesn't feel uncomfortable. Tania, Hailee and I decided to go without a partner, it was Tania's idea and I personally think that rule of having a date is highly overrated. It's supposed to be a night were you enjoy yourself with your friends and that's exactly what we are doing. The four of us went to Jessa and Hailee's room to get ready, between laughs and chatters we made each others hair and makeup.

I almost forgot how was to have friends like this, I can't fully trust them since I've only known them for a few weeks except for Jessa but I haven't been this comfortable with girls for a very long time. I did have "friends" back in Mexico but it was a more of a toxic group, the type where they judge you behind your back and still pretend to be there for you.

I have a strange feeling looking at myself in the mirror, it always amazes me how makeup can change the perception of yourself; in a good way. Tania made an amazing job with the dark smokey eye look, it makes my eyes look even bigger than they already are and she convinced me to wear red matte lipstick so tonight I'm being real bold. With my brown hair turned into natural messy curls falling down my back and the lipstick matching with my dress I can't help but feel happy with how I'm looking. No. I'm not feeling sorry for myself tonight. I feel beautiful and no one can take that away from me.

After we were all ready we headed directly to the enormous conference room where the event will take place. The campus seems more crowded with students everywhere going to the same place it almost makes the facilities look smaller. The sound of the music makes presence before  being welcomed at the main entrance with a giant typical placard announcing the Homecoming with balloons all over. I have to give credit to the organizers since the place looks stunning, multiple color lights filling the dark room, balloons are at the top of the roof and some are in the floor and there is even a beautiful decorated table filled with all kinds of sweets. I know now what I'll be doing all night.

Suddenly my eyes fix on the group of boys approaching us, James looks in shock of seeing Jessa in her white gown, Nate is distracted seeing other girls pass by his side and Will... what to say about him, really. He chose a blue navy suit that fits him perfectly, a wine colored tie and brownish shoes. I know I might look like a creep analyzing him but I don't care, besides I don't think I'm being too obvious.

"You are drooling." Hailee whispers to me and I instantly wake from my daydream.

"Very funny." I whisper back ironically.

"Well look at that it's like the first time I see you guys dressed in something more than jeans or pants." Tania scoffs once the guys gather around us.

"Sweet as always Tania." Nate gives an amused grin. "Besides, it's not like guys have many options."

"Speak for yourselves, this man right here is perfect." Jessa says as she makes her way to hug James.