Star World

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Violet POV

It's been a little over a week since I saw Preston at Star World and I can't stop thinking about him. I usually have no emotions and don't get attached to guys at all, but something about Preston just sparks my interest. Maybe it's because he's mysterious, or tall, or all his tattoos, or how he's rude, but sweet at the same time. Well fuck, guess it's all of it. I was at the mall, my happy place. I honestly prefer online shopping, but I was bored. Scarlet is out doing god knows what.

I was walking around aimlessly, until my eyes landed on a cute store that I've never seen before. I walked in and found so much cute stuff. I got new white boots, a black corset top, a white corset top, a red vinyl jacket, and a pair of black leather pants. My bank account wasn't too happy about it, but I needed it, everything was so cute. This store is definitely going to be my new go-to. I decided to get a smoothie from the foodcourt. I decided on a pineapple, strawberry, and banana smoothie.

I sat at a table and scrolled through Instagram as I sipped my smoothie. My phone started ringing, so I picked it up immediately, without checking caller ID because no one would be calling me except Scarlet, or so I thought.

"What's up?" I answered, wondering if Scar needed something. "Oh nothing. What's up with you?" A completely manly, non-Scarlet voice responded. I checked the caller ID and realized it was Preston, he probably thinks I'm a bitch by how I answered. "Oh shit, sorry, I didn't see who was calling, figured it was Scar. How are you Preston?" I said to him, attempting to sound calm and not freak out over the fact that he called me. Preston laughed, then said, "Good, thanks. I was just thinking about you, and I was wondering if you were busy tonight? I know Star World isn't open on Mondays."

 A smile crept onto my face, it's nice that he made sure I didn't have work, and that he even thought of me. "No, I'm not busy tonight. What did you have in mind?" I responded to him. "I was wondering if you wanted to go to dinner at Crivello's, the Italian place in Huntington Beach? I know it's far, but we could do fun stuff out there after, maybe get drinks or go to the beach?" Preston suggested. Holy. Fuck. Not only did Preston ask me on a date, but a romantic one! "Sure, sounds great." I told him, trying to contain my excitement. "Perfect, send me your address. I'll pick you up at 8. See you later." Preston said, then hung up the phone.

I sat at the table in shock. Not only am I going on a date with Preston, but I have to be in a forty minute car ride with him. I'm gonna have a heart attack, I don't even know how to talk to guys. I checked the time, 4:30, fuck I need to go home and tell Scar and figure out what to wear! I left the mall and drove, maybe a little too fast, to my apartment. I ran into the apartment and straight to Scarlet's room, screaming the whole way there. Scarlet was laying on her bed watching YouTube videos, and looked completely alarmed by my screaming.

"What? Did someone try to kidnap you? What's happening!" Scar jumped up, freaking out along with me. "No, thank god. Guess who has a date tonight!" I screeched to her happily. "No way! With who?" Scarlet responded, cheerfully. "Preston!" I exclaimed, running to her closet to look for something to wear. "Oh! Yay, I'm happy for you." Scarlet said with a smile, "I know you've been wanting to actually hang with him." I responded, "Thanks Scar, now help me find an outfit to wear!" I searched Scarlet's closet, while she went and searched mine. "Are you going for sexy or elegant?" Scarlet yelled to me from the other room.

I thought about it for a second then decided, "Maybe a little bit of both!" After twenty minutes of choosing between outfits, I decided on a white, strapless jump suit. We watched a movie to kill time, then I started to get ready. I paired the jumpsuit with a pair of snakeskin boots, some necklaces and a black purse. I decided to curl my hair and put it half up. I put some red eye shadow on, along with winged eyeliner. I applied mascara, then put on some glittery lip gloss as the finishing touch. By the time I was ready, I checked the time and it was 7:45. Thank god I got ready on time.