More Than Friends?

Chapter two: the Transformation

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Jane's POV
I was still feeling really upset about the whole Nick situation. I even decided to leave school early because of it. I had decided to call out sick from work, because I just couldn't face anyone. I was just too embarrassed. I was laying in bed under my purple covers, staring at the ceiling, replaying the whole scene in my head. He literally told me I wasn't good enough. What if I wasn't good enough for anyone? It was right after that last thought that I heard my door open, and Ben entered the room, looking concerned. He was still dressed in his work clothes, jacket and everything. "Billy told me that you weren't feeling well and that's why you went home. He seemed really worried and told me to check on you as soon as I got home, is everything okay?" He walked over to my bed and sat down on the edge of it, turning to look at me. I made myself force a small smile.

"Yeah no I'm okay I just threw up and school and I've been feeling really sick. I think I just need to sleep and I'll be okay." He frowned, and I swore he looked like he was suspicious, and stood up.

"Well okay, I'll let you rest just let me know if you need anything. I'll be here."

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A day had passed since my conversation with Nick and I was still a wreck. I had stayed home "sick" yesterday. I hadn't gone to school or work. Billy had tried calling me a bunch of times but I didn't answer. I just didn't want to talk to anyone. Thankfully he didn't go to Ben, although why would he since I told him not to tell Ben about what was going on with Nick. I was currently laying in my bed, waiting to get up for school. Yes, I was actually going today. I couldn't fake sick forever, Ben would know something was up. I hadn't slept last night, so I was up before my alarm. The same thoughts kept me up all night, racing through my mind. You aren't good enough for anyone. Not pretty enough. You're so ugly and he doesn't like you. I pulled the covers over my head and started crying yet again. All of a sudden I had an idea. I could be good enough, I just need to change. Yeah, that was it! I could change my appearance and maybe I could be pretty like Lulu. I wiped my eyes and threw the covers off me. If I was going to do this I needed time. I sat up and threw my legs over the side of my bed. First thing, outfit. I walked over to my walk in closet and rummaged through my clothes. I found this black knee length spaghetti strap skater dress. I grabbed it from the hanger and immediately took it to my sewing machine. I just needed to make it a little bit shorter, and then I needed to make the cut in from the front a little bit lower to show more cleavage. Once I was finished I held up the dress. It was perfect. I laid it out on my bed and ran back to my closet, grabbing a royal blue jacket to go with it. I then grabbed my black strappy pumps and paired them with the outfit. I looked over at my outfit that I had laid out on the bed. It was missing something. I ran to my jewelry box and grabbed a gold circular necklace with a large circular ring on it. Wearing this would draw attention to my chest which would get me noticed more. I quickly threw on the outfit and walked over to my body mirror, admiring my work. I did good. I then went into my bathroom with my makeup bag and lined my eyes with black eyeliner and applied lots of mascara. After I finished my makeup I grabbed my hair straightener from the drawer. I never wore my hair straight but maybe it would make me look better. "Hello hello!" I turned around to see Billy walking through the bathroom door. "Sorry Janey um Ben told me you were well enough to go to school and you didn't tell me not to pick you up so I just came and..." he paused and looked me over. "Woah. Janey what's all this?" I turned back to the mirror, continuing to put in my hoop earrings.

"They're called clothes Billy." I stated, matter of factly. He walked over and sat down on the toilet seat lid.

"I know, you just look different. Is everything okay? How are you doing? You've been kind of distant the past day and a half and I haven't gotten the chance to talk with you about-you know." I sighed.