Chapter 4 4

Elizabeth's POV

I knew I hurt his ego when I turned him down,he probably had girls texting yes all the time. It was already a day since I hit him with the NO text,he didn't reply or try to persuade me to go out with me,to add to that he ignored me throughout the day.

This was what I wanted for senior year,to have someone pay me attention,well he did pay me a little attention and I turned him down because I was being petty and was still mad that I got detention for two weeks because of him.

I looked at the address Makayla sent to me. It was a popular club downtown were most kids my age and other kids from neighboring highschools Hangout.

I pull out a really short pleated skirt from my closet,this was what being beautiful meant to most boys, wearing very skimpy and revealing clothes.

I put on the skirt,it was way shorter than I expected, someone could see my panties if I decide to bend over.

I put on a black halter top with a low neckline,it complemented the skirt,this was definitely out of my comfort zone but I felt sexy in it. I am quite sure of the attention I'm going to garner tonight

I sat at my vanity mirror, staring at the tons of makeup my mom bought me. She always said to dressy girly and put on makeup,she knew I never wore makeup but she kept on buying it anyway.

I decide to watch a YouTube tutorial so I don't end up looking like a zombie.

I finally settle on a smokey eye look,it was dramatic but it was what highschoolers and girls my age considered fashion.

I finally got it right after a million attempts.

I stare at the girl in the mirror, Elizabeth Hansen Patel,this wasn't me,this was a wannabe who seeked approval and attention from people.

I sigh and then grab a black purse and slip out of the house through the kitchen, skillfully avoiding Nathan who was watching TV in the living room.

I still hadn't apologized to him for yelling at him the other day.

The cold breeze hit me as I stepped out of the house,I felt goosebumps form on my exposed skin. I run back into the house and put on tights and a jacket. There was no way I was going to freeze to death because I wanted to gain approval or anyone's attention.

I flag a cab down and gave him the directions Makayla texted me. About twenty minutes later,the cab pulled up at the club.

I am very nervous and want to tell the cab driver to take me home. Unluckily,he drove off immediately I paid him.

Loud pop music blares through speakers. The only bright light were the neon lights that framed a signboard that held the club's name.

Teenagers were littered allover the place,all the confidence I had earlier melted away. Now,I wish I was in my bed,maybe watching Netflix or doing my homework.

"Oh hey Elizabeth,you made it"Makayla says, walking up to me. She wore a red playsuit and black fish nets. I wonder how she was still alive while I was still shivering even though I had my jacket on.

"Hi Makayla"I managed to say through clenched teeth.

I imagined the look of horror on my mother's face if she ever saw me all dressed up scantily, hanging out with these teenagers. She surely would give me the sermon if a lifetime and probably ground me throughout senior year.

"Your outfit is a ten out of ten"she remarks

I'm glad she likes it,it was a good sign,it jeavt I was fitting in.

"Come on in"she says and grabs my arm, leading me into the dimly lit party room. I recognize a few people from school. It felt like I was in another works,the most times I saw my school mates,they were either in our school uniform or gym clothes.

"I can tell it's your first time at a party"she says

"Don't worry, you'll loosen up soon"she assures me.

I see a girl straddle a boys lap, making out,I take my eyes of them immediately.

"Get a room"Makayla says, laughing.

"Come on, I'm going to introduce you to some friends"she tells me.

We move across the room which was really hot. I pull my jacket and hold it in one hand.

"Hey guys,look who I brought here"Makayla says.

I felt a little flutter in my tummy,I didn't know Jake was going to be here.

Bianca,the school's Queen bee sat in his lap. I felt a little bit jealous because I wished I was in his lap.

I feel his eyes on my body.

I let my eyes wander around the room, purposely avoiding his gaze.

"Aren't you Elizabeth?"Bianca asks, sitting up a little his lap.

"Yes"I said quietly and take the seat opposite them.

"Aren't you supposed to be in bed?"she asked

I didn't see that question coming. It hurt more when some guys who were playing cup pong across the room laughed.

I square my shoulders and keep my head high,I didn't want Bianca to know her words had any effect on me.

"So,do come here often?"I asked Makayla.

"Nah,not really"she answered"honestly,I spend most times studying,I want to go to Harvard business school"

"Oh wow"I said, genuinely surprised by her confession.

I had expected to be one of those girls who didn't care about their grades and just enjoyed partying all the time.

"How about you?"she asks and hands me a red cup.

I take the cup from her,I could tell it was some sort of alcoholic mixture. Alcohol really wasn't my thing,it was bitter to me.

"Well,I really don't know what I want to do"I say honestly"my mom wants me to study law"

"Oh really"she said, downing the contents of her cup.

"Well you can study law if you want to,oh I'll hire you too"

I smiled. I liked her,she wasn't snubby like most of the rich popular girls.

"You're drunk"I heard Jake said and turned to him,he was talking to Bianca.

In a matter of seconds,he was kissing Bianca.

I slowly tore my eyes away from him,he looked happy with what he was doing.

"Hey,do you want to get out of here and do something fun?"Makayla asks

"Sure"I answer, grateful someone could take me from the kissing couple.