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❝ i'm gonna pop your bubblegum heart. ❞
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Lora groaned and massaged her temples as she looked her reflection. The red two-piece outfit she was wearing consisted of a sleeveless crop top and a short skirt. As she glared at the mirror, her hand covered her arms instinctively, the burning pain of the cuts and the visual scars haunting her memories. After one last glance, she decided to change. Lora wasn't ready for the world to see her blemishes, and besides, the crimson ensemble reminded her too much of her old self.
After slipping on an plain grey t-shirt and a pair of skinny jeans, Lora dashed downstairs and caught sight of her mother trying up her straight black hair into a stiff bun. Sneaking up behind her, Lora yelled "Boo!". Angelina squealed in shock before placing her hands on her hips and scowling at her daughter in mock anger. A frown marred Lora's features as she whined "Night shift again, Mom?" Her mother rolled her eyes "Well somebody's got to put the food on the table. Especially when her only child is busy running off to parties."
Lora feigned an offended look and her mother burst out laughing "I'm kidding, darling. You go have your night of fun. Don't forget to message me if you're staying over at a friend's house." Lora beamed and turned to walk away but was stopped by her mother calling her again. Facing Angelina, Lora asked "Yeah Mom?" Her mother pulled her into one last hug and pressed a kiss on top of her head before whispering "I love you Lora. Stay safe." Lora hugged her even tighter "I love you more. But seriously, I gotta go. I'm going to be late!"
Her mother waved her off and blew her a kiss which Lora returned happily. The young girl was extremely appreciative of her mother's presence, especially since her father was no longer in the picture. After he had been caught cheating on his wife, the small town they lived had immediately blamed the women in his life, instead of the man. They claimed Lora was a slutty alcoholic and Angelina was a useless wench. Thankfully, Angelina had been offered an incredible job opportunity as a nurse at a New Jersey hospital. Without looking back, Lora and Angelina packed up their things and were on the next flight to New Jersey.
At that moment, she arrived at the address the boys had given her. Since the place was only about a 10 minutes from her house, she decided not to waste money on a cab and instead just walk. Lora gasped as she stared up at the house, its sheer magnitude towering over her. She could hear intense music blaring from inside, people were dancing all over the lawn, and was that a bra she saw hanging on the mailbox? Lora laughed. The boys may be annoying, but they sure knew how to throw a party.
Lora strolled inside the house, a presence unnoticed by everybody. She was grateful for that, yet slightly jealous of how popular the others seemed. After scanning the room for the boys and seeing none of them, she spotted the alcohol table and instantly made a beeline for it. As she lifted the bottle of vodka to pour into her red solo cup, she hesitated. She didn't want to make the same mistakes as last time. She had a second chance, and she sure as hell wasn't going to waste it. With a sigh, Lora placed the bottle down again, her hand trembling slightly. Gazing at her surroundings, she resolved to explore the massive house.
The teen girl sauntered around the entire ground floor, taking in every microscopic detail of the party. She had seen Kairi making out with a random girl in the corner, and deigned not to interrupt. Mattia had been throwing shapes on the dance floor, and a large crowd had gathered to cheer him on. Alvaro and Roshaun were nowhere in sight. Lora then made the decision to head outside, not like it would be any more peaceful, but maybe the cool night air could help clear her head.
After ambling outside, she made her way to the back of the house, which was surprisingly deserted except for one person. "Woah! Sorry, I didn't know anyone else was back here. I'll leave now," Lora blurted upon noticing him. His face was obscured by shadows, but he replied playfully "It would be impossible for me to tell a beautiful girl to leave." She didn't blush, as she was used to these kind of players. Instead, she answered smoothly "I guess I'll have to leave then, since I probably don't fit into your quota for beautiful." Lora smirked, knowing she was actively fishing for compliments now. She had missed the way flirting made her feel.
The boy shrugged "Maybe not. But you do fit in my quota for drop dead gorgeous." "I would say the same about you, but I can't see your face." The boy stood up straight and leaned out of the darkness, a teasing grin curving his lips. Lora's jaw very nearly dropped to the ground. The boy had relatively short black hair, a golden tan, chocolate brown eyes which were melting her heart, and a jawline sharper than a knife. However, Lora managed to hide her surprise at his wonderful appearance.
He stepped closer and dropped his voice to a husky whisper "So now that you've seen me, what do you think?" Lora stared back at his face before dropping her gaze to his lotus pink lips for a millisecond. Then she said in a neutral tone "You're alright." He looked bewildered by her reaction before he recollected himself "Hmm.. you're not like the other girls." "Dang dude, and to think I was starting to like you." The boy looked at her with a stunned expression "What did I do?" Lora glared at him "You compared me to other girls. Why can't boys understand that every girl is unique and special in their own way? Girls that wear makeup and skimpy clothes are pretty, and so are girls who wear sweatpants and hoodies!" He studied her with a hint of interest before winking "You seem pretty passionate, why don't you show me just how passionate you can get?"
Lora rolled her eyes "You're unbelievable." "And amazing in bed," he peeped. "Don't forget lame too. Just like this party," she complained. "Ouch, that hurt," the unknown boy clutched his chest before collapsing to the ground in mock pain. Lora nudged him with her foot "Get up, drama queen." He rolled around the ground "I can't... you've wounded me too hard. I hope you regret this when I die."
She scoffed "I don't even know your name." He grinned "That's private information, just like some parts of me." "Why, is the size of your dick that tiny you have to keep it confidential?" Lora snickered. He pretended to plunge a dagger into his stomach before saying "I... I see the light. Goodbye, cruel world!" Here the stranger rolled his eyes back into his head and clasped his hands over his chest like a corpse. Lora leaned over him before saluting him "Sayonara, weirdo."
At those words, he immediately got up and grabbed her hand "C'mon, just have a drink with me. I'll convince you this party isn't all bad." Lora freed her hand from his grip while debating her answer. Her conscience was begging her not to do it, but the devil on her shoulder was cheering her on. After a minute of silence, she nodded "One drink." He nodded like an excited puppy before pulling her into the house. Lora followed after him, wondering what on earth she was getting herself into.
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