Dynasty Boys

Chapter 20

Elle

"Thank you so much!" Lila and Nicole said in unison, their voices full of genuine appreciation. I couldn't help but smile at my grandma as she exited my bedroom, having just dropped a tray of freshly baked cookies onto my bed.

We were all gathered in my room for the sleepover, the perfect escape from the chaos of our lives. I closed my eyes as Cry Baby by the Neighbourhood played from my Beats Pill.

"Girls... I have a request," Lila said in a whisper, her voice filled with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. My eyes popped open, curious about what she was going to say. Nicole dropped her second cookie and stared at Lila, clearly intrigued.

"I got an... invitation to this party," Lila continued, her words hesitant but hopeful. "And I was thinking maybe we could go?"

"I don't think it's a good idea..."I trailed off, arching an eyebrow at her. The last time we went to a party, things didn't exactly go as planned. Plus, I really didn't want to cross paths with Carter and his idiot friends.

"I agree with Elle," Nicole added while lowering the volume on my Beats Pill.

"Please!" Lila begged, jumping off my bed. "It's at this guy's house from the football team, and I highly doubt the boys will show up. I heard Sawyer talking about them all going to Boston tonight, so I'm sure they won't be there!"

"And you think the football players from our school are better? They're all jerks. Period." I replied and crossed my arms to deepen my statement. Lila was cute thinking that they were any better. They were probably the same.

"Elle! Nicole! Please, I promise if you want to leave the party, we can leave right away!" Lila pleaded. I exhaled sharply. Lila was stubborn, and I knew nothing would change her mind. I glanced at Nicole, chewing on my lower lip.

"Do you wanna go?" I asked Nicole quietly.

"I'm not used to parties," Nicole replied, adjusting her glasses. "I really think we should stay here, but if you want to go..."

Lila begged a few more times, and I finally gave in, shouting at the top of my lungs:

"Okay, okay! Ugh! You win! But if anyone wants to leave, we leave. And if I see one of the boys... we're out of there!" I really didn't want to breathe the same air as them, and I couldn't stand the thought of seeing them again.

"Thank you, girls! I love you!" Lila screamed happily, throwing her arms around us in a hug.

"I don't have anything to wear to the party," Nicole said, gesturing to her outfit. Lila smirked and winked at her.

"Don't worry, girl, I got you!" she said with a bright smile.

I headed to my wardrobe and my eyes immediately landed on a black skirt, but I refused to wear that to a party. Instead, I grabbed my black ripped skinny jeans and a white crop top. Lila, on the other hand, pulled out two gorgeous dresses from her bag. I laughed under my breath, she'd clearly been planning to go to this party from the start. My attention shifted to Nicole as she eyed the tight black dress Lila had chosen for her.

"Lila, I can't wear that... I've never worn anything like that in my life," Nicole said, her voice filled with embarrassment.

"Try it on! I already know you'll look sexy as hell," Lila urged, her face glowing as she slipped into her own purple skater-style dress, which was way too short for my liking.

About five minutes later, Nicole walked back into my room, and my jaw dropped. She looked amazing, the dress fit her curves perfectly, like it had been made just for her. Her brown hair was down, wavy and shiny.