Inning of Love (Complete and being edited)

Scarlett.

The rest of the week goes by pretty fast and I am adjusting to this new school. Luckily, I like all of my teachers, and Nina and I are becoming closer. She is the best friend I never had. 

There haven't been any more awkward run-ins during flag football the rest of the week either, thankfully. Math hasn't been too bad either as the teacher is good at breaking down the formulas and showing us how to solve some of the ridiculous questions in the curriculum, but I don't see how or when I would ever use any of that crap in my life. 

Friday is finally here, and it's triple date night. We all know what that means, spending hours trying to find a reasonable outfit that remotely looks good.  I asked Seth to drop me off at Nina's house after school, so we can get ready together.

"So, who is going to be driving?" I ask her as she is wrapping the curling iron around her hair.

"Well, I think Dean is driving with Phoebe, and then Caleb can drive us four in his car," she says as she uncurls the strands of her short hair from the curling wand. I admire the way Nina is always so comfortable with herself, with who she is.

After she finishes doing her makeup, she glances over at me and arches her brow.

"I have the dress that I am wearing tonight, hanging right over there. Next to it is a maxi skirt and a cute tube top that will look great on you." She points to her closet where a green dress is hanging in the front, along with a long black skirt and a white-colored top.

"Nina, I don't know about this. I was going to wear what I have on. It's comfortable." I gesture to the clothes I'm wearing as Nina swiftly looks up and down at my outfit, shaking her head with disapproval. 

"No way. You're not wearing that, especially on your first date." We both end up laughing, and I agree to wear the outfit. 

I slip on the skirt, noticing half of my leg is on show. Oh gosh, did I rip it? I don't feel comfortable showing my bare legs. The top is a snug fit, making my boobs feel squished in the tight material, then again, this is my first time wearing a top like this.

"Nina, I think I ripped your skirt," I say, apologetically while showing her my bare leg. Suddenly, she bursts out laughing, and I can't figure out why.

"First of all, Scarlett, it's called a slit, and secondly, it's supposed to show off your legs." She laughs in amusement. "And my top fits you good. Your boobs might be a bit bigger than mine, but you have a smaller waist, so I knew it would look great on you. Ryker is going to freak when he sees you." Nina winks, and I roll my eyes. I glance in the mirror, and I'm mildly surprised at how I look. The outfit is growing on me. 

I pray that I don't get anything on the top. I suck at wearing white clothing. I still have my infinity necklace on, and I haven't taken it off since Valerie gave it to me.

"Hmm," Nina says. "Can I do something with your hair and maybe your makeup too?"

 I turn around to face her. Usually, I'm always quick to tell Valerie no, but since this is my first date, I say, "Why not?"

After thirty minutes of Nina straightening my hair and applying a wine-colored lipstick, I hear a man's voice from down the hall. "Babe, we're here," he yells.

Nina looks up at me and smiles, finishing the winged eyeliner. "Perfect," she says, gesturing to the full-length mirror for me to have a look, while she goes to open her bedroom door. I look into the mirror, hardly recognizing myself. My makeup was basic and natural, the way I like it.

A man with light stubble and a genuine smile comes in and instantly kisses Nina. This must be Caleb.

I hear another male voice, but this one is familiar as the door swings open further, revealing Dean. "Guys, come on. We haven't even started this date yet."