by Jade Hawk Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:36 pm
I thread a necklace over my neck and look at myself in the mirror. My dress flowed to the ground and I slipped into my silver heals. No date this year. But I didn't want one. I was going to enjoy myself no matter what, and if that meant the adventure of meeting someone at the ball, then so be it. I picked up my mask from my dresser and tied it around my eyes. Despite internally complaining that I was too tall or too skinny, I actually thought I looked half decent. It was true that I wore this dress to my own graduation several year ago, but no one at the ball knew that, and like I stated before, I haven't worn it for several years.
I threw a tick tack into the air and just caught it on the tip of my tongue. I should probably at least pretend to be a little less casual tonight, but as I was still in my bedroom, I was prepared to have my last five minutes of fun. Scratching my puppy behind her ears, I grabbed my keys and headed downstairs. I had already turned my phone on silent and hid it in my clutch, so all I needed to do now was head out.
My car happened to be out of gas, so I slid into my father's and reversed out of the drive. "Emma, go back inside!" I called as I lowered the driver's window, but my puppy just sat there looking heartbroken that I was leaving. I put the car into park and got out, being careful as to not to stand on the hem of my dress. "Follow Jade" I commanded Emma, and she obediently trotted beside me as we walked into the house together. Once inside, I bent down and scratched her ears again, then kissing the top of her head. "I'll miss you, but I won't be long. Be a good girl while I'm out, okay?" I smiled at her and she sat on the lowest stair and offered me her paw. I took it, smiling, then dropped it and Emma watched me walk to the door. With one last wave, I locked it and returned to my car. Emma had my younger brother to take care of her while I was gone, if he ever came out of his room.