"Before we begin, I wanted to tell you some exciting news!" said Ms. Stacy, "You know that your Queens Entrance Exams are coming, and I couldn't be more proud of your achievements so far, all of you have a bright future ahead of you. These exams mean the end of your school years and the beginning of your university years, this is a big step in your lives and you can't just let it pass like any other little change in your life. That's why I decided to throw a party," the students cheered, excited about the news "It will be in two weeks, exactly a week before your exams. This party is going to be great to clear your mind and help you relax, even if it's only for one night. That being said, assistance is mandatory, I'll only accept someone's absence if they're gravely ill or dead"
"Where is the party going to be, Ms. Stacy?" Josie Pye asked.
"The party will be held at the Barry's household. Your classmate, Diana was very kind to offer her home as the location of our party" she responded "Any more questions?" silence "Well then, let's begin!"
The day went by quickly until lunch break –why does everything seem to happen during lunch break?-; the girls were sitting in their usual corner eating lunch. Gilbert, however, was not inside the class this time; he was outside –not with the boys-, he wanted to get some fresh air, he felt lacking in air since that long stare Anne and he shared this morning. Anne felt she could breathe perfectly, now that Gilbert was outside the classroom, she could finally speak again with her friends –and Josie-.
"What are you guys wearing for the party?" Josie asked, and the girls –minus Anne- started talking about dresses and accessories they could wear to the party. Anne was not participating much in this conversation, she did not have many dresses –she only had three-; she was going to wear her church dress to the party, it was a beautiful light blue dress with puff-sleeves, Anne loved this dress very much, Matthew gifted it to her when she first came to Avonlea.
"What about you, Anne?" Josie said, "You haven't talked at all, what are you wearing for the party?"
"I was thinking I could wear my light blue dress I-"
"Again?" Josie scoffed "You wear that old thing every Sunday to church"
"It's my favorite dress, Matthew gave it to me"
"And-" Josie started to say but Diana interrupted her.
"That's a really pretty dress, Anne" she grabbed Anne's hand "You'll look very pretty"
Lunch break was pretty quiet after that–at least in Anne's part-; Josie kept talking about dresses and how much she'll get asked to dance, while the other ones just listened and add a comment from time to time. The rest of the class passed quickly too; before Anne noticed, it was time to go back home. She quickly gathered her things and went out of the door arm-in-arm with Diana.
"Thank you" Anne said.
"For what?" Diana laughed.
"For defending me"
"Josie Pye is a mean girl, always so full of herself. I can't stand it" Diana stopped walking "Would you like to borrow one of my dresses for the party?" she offered.
"Oh no, Diana. I couldn't" Anne sounded almost ashamed of the proposition.
"Yes, you could!" Diana said excited "You could come early the day of the party and we could get ready together! The party is at my house remember? You could even sleep over! Doesn't it sound exciting?!"
"Yes, but-"
"No buts. It's decided then! You can choose any dress you want, anything for my bosom friend" she grabbed Anne's hand and squeezed it.
"Dear Diana, you are a true kindred spirit. I love you so much!" Anne embraced her.
"I love you too. Now, let's go. Our parents will be worried if we take too long" they started walking again.
Anne was really excited about this plan Diana had just come up with. 'Borrowing one of Diana's dresses! What a dream come true!' Anne thought. Even though one of her problems was solved, she was expected to dance at this party; she was not excited about this at all, Anne knew that no boy would want to ask her to dance, she was not as beautiful as Josie or as charming as Diana. She'll be happy if a boy would ask her to dance, 'only one, please' she thought 'That's all I'm asking. I want not to be the center of Josie's and Billy's laughs for one night. I'm not asking for more than one, please. Any boy, anyone. But if you let me choose, maybe he could be tall, with curly hair, brown-greenish eyes, handsome, like Gilb- oh no'
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PHILEO | Shirbert
RomanceAnne doesn't want to play spin the bottle again after the last time, Cole was not there to save her this time. Conveniently enough, Gilbert doesn't want to play either. Phileo comes from the Greek verb (Φιλέω) and means 'To Kiss'. COMPLETE
