~Stephanie's pov~ It's been a month and it's finally the day of formal. Both Ruel and I have been looking forward to this day for weeks. Ruel is out today, getting a hair cut and tailoring his suit, but that's okay because I have a lot to get ready for. I have a nail appointment at 9am and then a hair appointment at 11. Then I have to to do my makeup and put on my dress before having photos.
I get out of bed and put on a comfy summer dress. I throw my hair up into a ponytail and slip on my Birkenstock's before grabbing my phone and purse and running out the door.
Once I get to the nail salon, I sit in the chair and wait. It feels like forever until the lady finally starts doing my nails. I get acrylic extensions and then painted in a glittery colour.
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After u finish getting my nails done, I rush off to my hair appointment. The lady slightly trims my hair and then starts to style it. She curls my hair and then puts it into a half up half down style. She effortlessly twists the hair through her fingers as if it was a second nature.
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Finally she finished styling my long dark brown hair and I paid her. Jesus I'm going to be so broke after this. After paying I started to walk home. The hair appointment finished early so there is no need to rush, although I am getting a couple odd stares from people on the street as I walking around with my hair done perfectly but I'm wearing a casual dress.
Finally I make it home and I walk upstairs to do my makeup. I apply a light layer of foundation before adding some bronzer and some blush. I curl my eyelashes and add a layer of mascara and put highlighter in my inner corners. I brush my eyebrows up with a clear brow gel before applying a glittery lipgloss and highlighter on the highs of my cheekbones.
I walk out of my bathroom and put on my dress. My dress is a beautiful blue flowing gown that is fitted around my bust.
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"Stephanie!" My mum calls from down the stairs. "Ruel is here" she continues. I smile to myself in excitement and put on my strappy heaps before walking out of my room. I take a deep breath at the top of the stairs. This is the moment every little girl dreams about. Dressing up in a beautiful gown and walking down the stairs to see her Prince Charming.
I exhale and wobble down the stairs. I look down at my feet as I become visable to Ruel. I look up to see ruel with big eyes. His hands stuffed into his pockets as he rocks back and forward not once taking his eyes off me.
Soon enough I find myself on the final step as I reach Ruel. "You are so beautiful" he whispers as he wraps his arms around my waist. I blush as I wrap my arms around his shoulders. "You're so handsome" I smile back at him. "Tell me something I don't know" he jokes back. I snigger with him until we notice our parents are staring. I see that this is the first time both of parents have met and they seem to be getting along quite well.
"Okay! Time for photos!" My mum squeals as she ushers is outside. We stand on the porch and take hundred of cheesy photos for our parents. Finally we are finished and ready to go. Our parents drive us to the venue, we get out of the car and walk into the large hall. The place is filled with beautiful girls in stunning gowns, the boyfriends flooding around them.
I look over at Ruel and give him a small grin. He gives me a smile and rubs the small of my back. We walk into the main area and see bright lights and tables all around us. There's a band playing some cheesy music and hundreds of students either dancing or talking. I turn my head to see Emily with her date. "Emily!" I tell getting her attention. She runs over to me with a huge smile on her face and give me a big hug. "Omg you look gorgeous" she says touching my dress. "You too oh my god I love your dress" I say looking at her pink gown.
Soon enough I realise that Ruel is still behind me. "Oh, this is Ruel" I say introducing him to Emily. "Hi Emily, I hear a lot about you" he smiles and reaches out to shake her hand, however Emily being Emily pushes the hand away and goes straight for a hug. Ruel stands there surprised before reciprocating the hug and giving me and awkward smile. "Oh this is Chris" Emily says pulling back to introduce her date.
Chris seemed like a really nice guy, turns out he's in the same year as Ruel and they hang out together in music, just like Emily and I do in art. It's kinda nice knowing I have friends here at school, like I know I have Ruel but it's kinda nice to have a little group forming.
Ruel and I excuse ourselves to go and dance. The song 'old money' by Lana del Rey came on as we swayed.
The Music filled the air as my heart connected with his. I look up and see him staring at me. The blue light fell on us and the music guided our movement. His arm wrapped around my waist as mine and around his shoulders.
Our eyes connect. His honey pools feel like they merge with my green ones. He's so beautiful. He's like a dream, a mirage. How can I know if something so perfect is real?
"Stephie?" He says breaking our silence. "Yeah?" I say looking at him. "I'm in love with you."
