Saved. // j.g

04

As the bell rings to end the day i rush out of English and head to meet Marisa at her car in the parking lot. I get to her spot yet shes not there, so i stand up against her car and wait as she might have just been talking to a teacher. 

I know pretty much everyone at my school, i just am not as social as i should be. When i was best friends with Riley we went to football games, parties, and would hangout with all kinds of people. Once we fell off i got closer to Marisa, who made thing with Christian a lot worse. Riley doesn't really know the reality of my situation, but she knows i get taunted.

As im standing there i see Marisa and Christian walk out together, almost like they're fighting. I see his face is pretty bruised and his eye is swollen. Jack did get him good.

Then before they reach the car, Christian sees me, kisses Marisa goodbye, and walks down the parking lot to his car. He didn't say a thing.

"Hey girl, you ready?" Marisa says as she unlocks her car.

"Yeah," I say and hop in the front seat.

We back out and i look out the window, i see Jack's jeep parked as we drive by it. I see a dark-haired girl sitting in his passenger seat and he's driving, like they're about to leave. 

Funny, I've never seen him with a girl. But i don't even know him like that, so how could i even know.

"So did you hear about a party tonight?" I mention to Marisa as we're driving on the highway.

She looks at me, "Yeah, Brayden's having one but i just put it past me. Why, did you wanna go or something?" 

"I mean, we dont go out much and Riley has a nice house. Maybe it'll be something fun to do on our Friday night?" I suggest

"Say less," she smiles and drives a little faster.

Once we get to the mall we go to a little dress shop and find really cute shit. I haven't been to formal because its only for Juniors and Seniors, but the dresses are long and elegant. Marisa and i try some on together and i find one i really like.

Its a two-piece, revealing only a little of my stomach. The bottom is tight and te=hen flows out at my knees, mermaid style. The top is strapless and its a light blue. Marisa decided on a one-piece black floral one and we make our purchase.

Once we buy matching heels and jewelry, we grab some chipotle and sit down to eat. 

"So where'd you hear about the party? I haven't seen it on snapchat or anything," she asks as we eat. 

"Oh, i ran into Riley in the bathroom and she pretty much invited me. It's her brother's party, but she lives there too so at least i know the host," i say. 

"Ah, I havent seen Riley around in a while," She adds.

 Marisa and Riley have never really been close, just known each other. She knows we used to be best friends, but other than that we dont hang around her. 

"Yeah me either. But i figure its something to do and we can celebrate our first formal," i say, lightening the mood. 

She agrees and once were done we head back to town. We live right outside beverly hills, close enough to LA but not too close.

She drops me off and i carry in my long dress which is covered in a plastic bag they put over it. My mom isnt home and neither is my sister, so i just go upstairs and put away my things. We planned to leave for the party around 8:30 so i have a few hours. 

I want to get high.

I smoke weed every now and then, it really just helps with my stress and anxiety. Since no one is home, i go out to my car and get a wrap and begin to roll up. As in sitting in my driveway i see Jacks jeep drive past my car and park in his driveway a few houses down. 

He and the black-haired girl go in with their backpacks and i finish rolling. I go back in, out the back door, and sit on my back porch. Perks of having a rich mom is a nice house, nice view, nice everything. 

I roach it and walk back inside. I get on my phone and tell Riley ill be there tonight. She responds back and says she'll be there waiting. 

I like that i can talk to Riley and nothing feels off. No drama, boy problems, or anything. Its gonna be a good night. 

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I wear a tight tshirt with money on it with black ripped jeans. Its not too warm but not too cold, so its perfect. Marisa shows up around 8:20 and we get in my car to leave.

"I pre rolled," i say and hold up a couple blunts for the night.

"You're the best," she says with a smile and lights one as i drive off towards Riley's house.

We arrive and i park on the street, which isnt a small neighborhood so its alright. There's already a lot of cars here but hey, the more the better.

I don't even wanna ask if Christians coming, but i deep down know he will.