My Last Vendetta

Temptation (4)

The "date" was going fine. Sure, I was flustered from that close encounter and we both continued to flirt. You couldn't deny the chemistry between us and we ended talking about everything and anything. Aside from family, that I avoided and swerved quickly. Still, the time completely flew by and it had been ages since I've talked to someone for this long. He's so funny, charming and easy to connect with. But we both knew, that whatever we had, it couldn't work.

Maybe, it was me- refusing to let him in any further than a stranger would. Or maybe it was him- being a player. After all, that was the one obvious I'd learnt around him. He tried to hide it but the amount of girls that trailed out of the coffee shop, waiting for me to leave so they can swarm around him, like starving vultures, made it quite clear to me of his reputation. All of them were probably going to ask him when they "can hook up again". 

Another sign was how many girls strutted past me, glaring at me in pure jealousy and spite. And this has me wondering why he's even sitting here with me instead of trying to hook up with me. 

Now, I'm not an idiot and no way am I getting involved in this mess. So, as I leave, I put those beautiful memories in a box and chuck them right to the back of my mind in the bin. Because that's what I was to him- garbage.

When I arrive home, I have even more shit to deal with. Hint- it involves Autumn. "Pretty please with a cherry on top, come to this Halloween party." And for the hundredth time I repeat that same answer. No. Autumn pulls a really sad face and I roll my eyes pretentiously. She pulls out a revealing costume and tempts me with it. No way in hell was I ever wearing that. "I've got a mask so that no one knows who it is. And it was only £1 from a car boot sale meaning it can't be returned and is cheap!"

"Still not helping." I state. Getting down on one knee, she starts begging me desperately but then, she then whips out my favourite ice cream and I know I'm screwed. My one weakness- mint choc chip ice cream- how could I say no? I agree- hating myself for every second for falling into her trap. 

To be honest, if I'm going, I might as well wear that costume as I'm not spending anymore on it. So, I strut out of the room- showing my annoyance but all it does is excite Autumn for the party...

Looking in the mirror one last time before we leave, I have one of those weird moments where you can't recognise your reflection. Instead, it looks like a completely different person, until the realisation hits you and that stranger in the mirror is actually you. The clothes accentuate every curve of my body but also exposed a lot. I looked damn hot but it wasn't to the point of being a slut or giving off mean girl vibes. Not that I cared what the hell people thought. It wasn't as bad as I imagined but instead looked almost stunning. Perhaps different isn't always bad.

My eyes were lined with a glittery black and accentuated by a sunrise of browns, oranges and light pinks. My lips were plump and a raven shade matches with my charcoal hair (that I self-dyed yesterday) was curled and flowing in luscious curls instead of that pin straight and plain style I always wore. I had clipped a bit back but still kept a strand framing my face. The rose-red heels I was wearing increased my height slightly meaning I was no longer small. I decided not to put the mask on though as my eye makeup was so pretty- shoutout to Autumn).

I walk down the stairs and Autumn claps excitedly and I smile slightly at her as I asked "Why do you want to go to this stupid party anyways?" she rolls her eyes as if I just asked a crazy question and responds "The whole school is going and just because you are online schooled, doesn't mean you get to miss out on all the fun." 

Fun... this was torture, she then pauses for a bit and then carries on "and... Caden is there." Clearly, that was the only reason she was actually going but they make such a cute couple that I can't disagree. And the one bonus is that I get to meet this guy that  Autumn talks about 24/7. 

Gray

I want to know what the hell I did wrong to be tortured into going to this stupid party. Apparently, the whole school was going and "the star football player can't miss it". Like I honestly cared about that. Whatever, I looked good in this outfit but this whole time, I was only thinking about one girl- Vienna. I just can't kick her out my head. 

For a worrying number of times, Caden readjusts his werewolf ears again, showing his stress to see Autumn. He was completely into her and didn't even try to hide it. But they were both stupid, as they think the other doesn't like them back. Could they not see how they looked at each other? Dumbass.

Then, a certain girl strutted in and the whole party got so much more interesting. Her hips sway side to side and my eyes roamed all over her body. She had this certain aura that made the whole world stop unintentionally and never bothered to check how many boys stared at her but instead blocked them out. And that was until then her eyes met mine and she faltered slightly. 

However, I felt so fucking special because out of all these boys, she chose to meet my eye. Autumn points out Caden and in response Vienna smiles at her and nods reassuringly. Watching as Autumn drags Vienna, I tell Caden that his girl is finally here.

I can literally sense Caden's excitement to see Autumn but for once, I actually get why because I have the same for Vienna. His eyes almost light up and I swear if I just looked like that, I'd probably scream. "Dude, there's her best friend as well." What are the chances that Autumn's best friend is Vienna? Minimal- but I'm not complaining.

"Lila meet Caden. Caden meet Lila." Autumn says "And his friend is Grayson" Vienna then starts to speak but I can't hear one word she says. Her lips seemed to tease me as they spoke and all sound was washed out and the rest of the world was blurred. All I could see was her in my focus. That light in my life. Her clothes tightly clasped around her but all I wanted to do is rip them off. My heart skips a beat even if I see her. But, she doesn't know that. If only she could see how fucking beautiful and perfect she was. Her flaws made her even more beautiful and if I concentrate hard enough I can still feel her body on top of me. It was lust. Need. Desperation. Weakness. 

But, even she knows I'm just another stupid player and I don't want to risk breaking her heart. I can see it's been broken one too many times and I can't put that pressure on her again. I was being compassionate. That's what I told myself anyway.

People like me and her just can't be together.

Trailing further from down from her face, my eyes give in to the temptation but are resisted when Vienna's voice screams, "Gray, are you even listening? Do you want a drink?". Who knew such a small person could have such a loud voice... "Yeah, I'll just come with you."

The rest of the party was just a blur. More drinks. More Vienna. More of her adorable laughter. The host- Savannah- kept coming over and flirting with me but I'd always push her away- I didn't want a one night stand for a change. V left to get a drink and I decided to grab a some air and away from the loud music. I hear footsteps and say "V, is that you?" she grabs around my waist and we stay like that for ages. Silence filling a gap that no words could. 

Maybe I should've known then that she didn't smell intoxicating but instead of a generic strawberry smell. Maybe that would've stopped all this happening.

Author Note~ I don't know why the hell you've got this far but thank you so much. I just want to remind you that you should accept yourself as there are people in this world who will love you for who you are and it's a matter of finding them.

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End of Episode 3