Innocent Zoella

Chapter Three

The gym smelled like plastic and hellion from the balloons for prom. As me and Lizzie were helping blow up the balloons we heard more and more rumors about the students about Forest High.

"The leader of the gang is so hot"

"I heard that he's of cousin of some royalty"

"I was told Cassie slept with all of them except the leader"

Finally all the balloons were blown with the tinsel hanging from them on the ceiling. The huge light up masquerade mask on the gym floor to one side and the food table on the other. Now me and lizzie just had to go to her house and get ready before Jack and Brandon get there

I look over myself in the mirror one more time making sure my messy bun is messy yet cute and that my dress is all zipped and my Maroon and black mask was tyed on. I look at lizzie and give her a hand zipping her dress then tying her mask. We both slip on our black flats before we head out the door.

Brandon rented a limousine, so Josh met us here so we could all hop in as soon as Branden got here.

Josh walks up to us looking us up and down.

"You both look beautiful, it's gonna be a fun night"

The limousine pulled over in front of my house.

Brandon got out and held open the door his hair tossing in the wind.

I could smell his cologne and possible alcohol in his breath barley hidden by his mint toothpaste.

We all step in the limousine, Branden sitting next to me. He puts his hand on my inner thigh.

I didn't think much of it.

We all listened to music on the way to prom.

Branden would rise his hand in-between my thighs occasionally, until Jack noticed and gave him a look.

I saw Branden shrug in the corner of my eye and then take his hand away from the bottom of my dress.

Branden then wraps his arm around my lower back once Jack looks away.

When we arrive we walk down the red carpet and have our photos taken.

Once inside the decorations in the gym are magnificent, the raindrop lights and black balloons make the ceiling look like a star full night sky. The tables of food and drinks on one side and a giant light up masquerade mask on the other.

Jack grabs Lizzie's hand and I follow her giggles and red hair to the food tables, with Branden almost sulking behind us.

We enjoy some snack then Branden leads us to the dance floor.

Listening to the rhythm of the music Branden and I dance.

Branden slowly starts to lower his hand on my back.

"Branden your hand should be higher" I whisper so no one hears."

"Don't worry just go with the flow." Branden whispers back in my ear.

I shift my body so his hand is on my hip instead.

Branden almost aggressively slaps his hand back onto my lower back.

Before I could say anything or move his hand someone in the crowd shoves him.

As Branden falls to the ground he looks up at me and reaches for my hand expecting me to help him up but I just walk away.

I look around to try to find out who pushed Branden to tell them thank you, even if they don't know that they got me out of a horrible situation.

I had seen his face when It happened but couldn't see him in the crowd and I didn't recognize him either.

I look back towards where Branden and I were dancing earlier.

Branden is getting handsy with one of Barbie's friends, she looks to be enjoying it though.

Lizzie and Jack are not over there anymore.

They must be near the tables.

As Im heading towards to the tables I notice the guy from earlier rush by me.
It felt joltifying as his arm brushes my side.

I quickly turn and proceed in his direction without hesitation.

He must be heading for the back exit.

I follow closely behind trying not to run into anyone.

I watch as he rushes out the door.

As I reach the door I stop to grab a door stopper. I block the door so it wont lock once I'm outside.

The air is cold but not as cold as the glare he has on me.

I freeze where Im at and just stare at him. He seemed alot nicer in the gym.

He has a tuxedo one like most of the guys here but his is more of a dark blue instead of black.

His hair on the other hand is almost darker then black, if that's even possible.

His mask and nose ring match his tuxedo just a lighter shade of blue.

"Do you want one" he ask as he lights him self a cigarette.

"Smoking is bad for your health" I say as I lean on the wall next to him.

"Well life is bad for my health" he barks back.

He seemed angry but it didn't seem like it was at life but something in particular.

"What is it that's so wrong with life right now?"

"Your boyfriend, actually the whole Ash family is cutting down a huge portion of the forest in three days." He remarks staring into my eyes.

I turn red at his remark mad that he'd consider me with Branden after what Branden did.

"He's not my boyfriend and I don't think we are even friends anymore."

I eventually break the silence and step closer to as I ask "Is there going to be a protest to stop it"

"Other then my pac... Uhm tribe, no and. Its to late."

"I can help"

"I don't need your useless help"

I went back inside without saying another word.