Something More

The Party

Chapter 5: The Party

Tasha's POV

Red dress? Nah. Green? Doesn't look right with my hair. White? Too cliche. Ugggggggggh.

"Tasha, honey? Have you picked your dress yet?" Mom came in to the room with a rectangular shape box and sat on my bed. "Nope," I said. "They all don't suit my hair. Are you sure it's formal?"

We were going to the neighborhood party Mr. Withers hosts every year. Taylor invited me last night after spending the whole day with him. It was amazing being with him, I've never had that much fun in my life. It felt good and awesome and my feelings for him are.. i don't know. He makes me feel so special even if I keep on denying my feelings. What if he's the one? I don't know if I'm feeling the feeling but.. I guess I'll just have to wait to see what happens with us.

She sighed and stood up, then started combing my hair. "Yes, honey. We've been going to that party for years now, remember? People there are dressed in their best." she said. "That's why I have this.. for you." She went back to my bed and opened the box.

She help up a black Strapless Flower Border Maxi Dress. It was.. it was beautiful. It was long and not plain black and I couldn't wait to try it. "Go try it on and we'll see if it looks good on you." Mom said and went out the room.

"Moooom, I'm reaaaady!" I shouted downstairs. "Where are you guys?"

Vinny came down wearing a buttoned shirt and black pants and was looking mature. His hair was combed and gelled and had a mini-mohawk; he looked sharp.

"Ngaaaaw, you look so grown-up now my little Vinny!" I put my arm around him and kissed his forehead. "Halleeeey," he whinged. "You two, come here and pose for me!" Dad said.

Mom came down as well, wearing an asymmetrical lilac Baby Phat dress. She looked beautiful, fresh and young. Her make up was light and it suited her dress. She did my make up as well and made it light heavy, saying it suited with my dress color.

"My two little angels, aaaaah! You guys are so big now, I feel so proud right now. You're beautiful and you're handsome, what else could I possibly ask for?" Mom gushed to both of us.

After a couple of minutes of gushing and mushing, we took about a thousand family photos and finally jumped in the car. I don't know what to expect out of this party but I am hoping for one thing: my feelings for Taylor to be finally clear.

Taylor's POV

15 more minutes before the party officially starts and people will be coming in any minute. I was wearing one of dad's old tuxedos with a green tie. I looked around the whole area and was proud of what I saw, me and the whole family with a couple of services had decorated the whole room for 5 straight hours. Orange sparkly lights above hanging on strings, tables covered in white and dark red drapes, waiters and waitresses waiting to get people's order and my family waiting nervously for people to arrive. This is my first time to attend one of Dad's party since I've always been with mum so I have no idea what to expect. I have a mission to complete tonight though; to tell Halley how I feel about her.

5 minutes after people started arriving. Dad greeted them happily and introduced the whole family, smiling and laughing every single time. I'm always surprised with how he acts; I know he's really tired with the decorating and all but he's showing no sign of it.

I finally see Mrs. Laurence coming in. Halley's family is finally here. I excuse myself from Dad's introduction and walk up to the Laurence family.

"Hey Mr and Mrs Laurence, good to see you! Oh hey Vinny, looking good mate." I said and shook hands with them. I noticed Halley wasn't around, didn't she want to come? I haven't talked to her all day since we've been busy.

"Hello darling!" Mrs. Laurence said. "The venue looks beautiful! The tie suits you, it brings out your eyes. Natasha is just outside, catching up with Tara and Jake. Why don't you go say hi? We're gonna go greet your father, is that alright?" she asked. "Sure, Mrs Laurence. By the way, you look beautiful with that dress." I said.

I walked towards the door but the Jake and Tara came in. "Man, you got swaaag!" Jake said and gave me a massive man-hug. I gave Tara a friendly hug and said, "You look beautiful, Tara. Where's Tash-"

Halley came in wearing a beautiful a long and flowy black dress with floral prints on the end and on the bust part. It hugged her curved and suited her red hair well. It seemed to make her eyes look like a deeper shade of blue. Her pale skin clashed with the color and made her look glowing. Her face looked angelic. She looked.. amazingly beautiful.

"Halley.. wow." I was lost for words. She bowed her head slightly like she was shy and gave me a smile. "Is it just me or are you just speechless?" she asked.

"You- you look beautiful. Seriously, breath-takingly beautiful." I said. I still couldn't stop staring at her and her cheeks were blushing. I could hear Tara and Jake laughing behind me going on about how funny I sounded. I didn't care, Halley knocked me off my feet. She gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek, saying, "You don't look so bad yourself."

The night went on with me, her, Jake and Tara in one table. We talked about the most randomest stuff and listened to my dad talking about a successful community. I couldn't stop staring at her, I had to look down my food like it was the most interesting thing I've ever seen. We also found out that Tara and Jake just started dating yesterday. "That's fantastic!" Halley said.

We danced a couple of fast songs and the DJ finally put a slow one. I asked Halley to dance with me and she said yes so we danced in the middle of the floor. I held her tight and close to me. Her hands felt so soft and she smelled so good. We danced in silence for a couple of minutes and I finally got the courage to make my first move. "Halley," I started. "Hmm?" she said.

"Do you, wanna, maybe go outside after? In front of the beach and get some fresh air?" I asked. "Sure," she answered.

The song ended and we went back to our seats. We caught our breath and drank wine for a bit and finally nodded my head towards the beach, signaling her if she wanted to go outside now.

We went outside and sat in the sand. She held her shoes close to her and I could see she was shaking a bit. I covered her shoulders with my suit and she seemed less cold.

"So.." she said.

"Halley, I've been wanting to talk to you. I- I don't know how to tell you, it's- I can't control my feelings anymore. I had this big speech I rehearsed in my head a thousand times today but I seem to have forgotten everything, now I just have to say it straight up. I-" I was cut off by her.

"Taylor, you talk too fast. I understood some of the things you said but you seem.. nervous. Everything alright?"

I had to say it. Now or never. "Halley- I like you. The first time I saw you, I instantly knew that I was going to have feelings for you. I like you Halley; A LOT. I need you in my life."