I just wanted some time alone but I guess some people just pop up out of nowhere for some reason and it's always when you wanna be left alone with your thoughts and just relax for once in my life. It has been a long day.
"why were you walking so fast?", he asked with a smirk.
I mean what did he expect, I don't know the car and why was he driving so slow behind me like a creep. I would have not panicked in the first place and also what is he doing this side of town, I mean not that I'm complaining I am just curious.
"It's not very nice of you to freak me out like that, Toby..", I said while rolling my eyes.
Toby is a childhood friend of mine, he moved when we were about to go to middle school and we barely kept contact since he has other popular "friends" but he would sometimes come visit his friends this side too, meaning me too if he has time. I would say we are like distant siblings or some sort when it comes to our relationship.
"I decided it would be fun to keep you on your toes" he said, obviously amused by his lame prank
"Well I don't find it funny and what are you doing here at this time?"
"I came to see you, beautiful", he said.
I know this is his way to persuade me into doing something when he starts to compliment me because he never does it. I don't know where this is going but one way to find out.
"Spit it out, what do you want?" I gave him a serious look with my arms crossed.
"Would you get in the car if I told you?", as he got out the car to open the door for me and him being this kind is very suspicious and knowing Toby it's always something very devious or illegal. I just hope it's not that bad or otherwise I'm running home.
"Start talking, otherwise I'm walking home and it's not that far"
"Okay, I want you to do me a favor and I know you're not going to like it but please don't be quick to say no", he looks kinda desperate in my opinion
"Okey.....". I was getting impatient now.
"I want you to come to this party with me and pretend to be my girlfriend" He went straight to the point while giving me pleading eyes
He must be insane, me? pretend to be his what?, ain't no way in hell. He knows I'm anti-social and very awkward in public and I don't like people. I mean he has other girlfriends why come all this way to ask me, unless he is desperate.
"no way, GEEZ!! are you out of your mind?"
"Please, I'm begging you . It's just one solid and I won't ever ask you for anything ,ever again" He begged me
I knew it, he was desperate.
"What do I get in return?" I gotta gain something too, I mean I'm literally going out of my comfort zone here for him
"Anything you want, I promise"
"Fine, but I need to go home and change first" I said, while thinking to myself why I agreed to such a stupid idea.
He has a lot of explaining to do because I know he's hiding something from me but I pray that I don't regret this but knowing myself I would hate myself for this so I will deal with that later and what could go possibly go wrong, 'it's just a party right...' I thought to myself
"Perfect, get in Princess", he said with a smile.
I got inside the car and fasten my seat belt. I have a feeling this is not going to end well but I need to stay positive.
The drive back home was short and chaotic since Toby drives like we got nine lives. He parked outside the garage and we got inside the house. I thought mum will be back at this time but it was a ghost town.
"what are you gonna wear?", Toby asked as he opened the fridge to pour himself a drink and making himself at home. He was way too comfortable for my liking.
"I should be asking you since you're now my 'boyfriend ' and stuff", I said in a sarcastic tone.
I went upstairs to try to figure out what in the hell am I going to wear. I always have these imaginary moments(day dreaming) of me being this cool and mysterious girl that everyone likes and interested in and she would show up late to the party to stay for 10 minutes then disappear.
"Toby! get in here" I yelled out.
I was having trouble putting together an outfit and in all honesty I didn't know what to wear so I can not be stressing myself out like that, as if I volunteered to go to that party and come to think of it I never asked him where the party is, let alone ask my mum for permission to go in the first place.
"what? have you dressed up yet or..?" He trailed off as he realized I'm still wearing the same clothes.
"Obviously not, just pick something and let's get it over and done with" I replied, all annoyed because I only have clothes that make me look like a homeless person
"Just wear a black dress or anything to make you look cute or adorable"
He's saying it like I'm some kind of play doll that you dress up for fun and show off to everyone. I agreed to this nonsense but at least be more helpful by choosing an outfit than giving my options because we are going to stay here longer than expected.
"Pick an outfit, please, before I change my mind"
"Okay, okay...how about this one?", He asked as he pointed to a mate black dress that I only wore once to a wedding.
"Really? we are going to a party not a formal event " I said while giving him a look of doubt.
"You said choose and I like it plus you barley wear dresses so it's time to get out of your comfort zone", He replies while he chuckles. Clearly he's enjoying this more than me.
"Fine, now get out". I pushed him out the door and closed it because I need privacy.
I looked at the dress 'This is going to be a long night' I sighed to myself. I changed into the dress and wore my sandals because it's either that or heels and we know it's gonna end in disaster if I wore heels.
'Should I put on some makeup? I mean I don't have some but could steal my mum's' I thought to myself.
"Yeah, she won't notice anything" I thought out loud
I quickly snuck into her room and searched through her drawers. I found a bag full of different products, maybe a video on YouTube will help. Well that did not help so I ended just putting on mascara, eyeliner and lipstick. 'Perfect, I think'.
I went downstairs to meet up with Toby and I was starting to slowly get anxious because I'm really going to a party looking like this, I mean I don't look bad but this way out of my comfort space.
"How do I look?" I asked Toby in a nervous tone
"Like a princess...a rare jewel" He whispered the last part.
"What?" I asked
"Nothing, you look amazing. Now let's get going", He said all excited
"What's going on here?" I heard from behind me, a voice I know too well. Great, I don't need this right now.