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we all walked around multiple stores trying on new outfits and shoes then we got to a certain store that sells " fascinators "
" Okay, They're called fascinators, and all the girls will be wearing them " my mom explained " seriously? " laurel questioned " seriously " my mom answered back
"I don't know about this " belly informs " Come on " my mom insisted. as belly starts to try dresses on, I look around and find this beautiful dress— it's white with a floral design going all the way down to the bottom — a kinda corset top and floral lace straps
I guess I had been gawking at it for a while because an employee asked if I wanted to try it on— I agreed and went to try it on. after I finally put the dress on,
I walked out and all I heard were gasps " how does it look "I asked spinning around so that they could see the whole thing
" Oh, my God " mom and laurel gasped " what does it look bad? "I reply. my mom gets up and walks over to me " you look absolutely jaw-dropping " she whispers with teary eyes " mom are you okay " I asked suspiciously
"I'm fine! you just look so stunning in that dress— I have to get it for you " my mom exclaims " mom it's okay! I was just trying it out "I try to reason with her " nothing you can say will change my mind " my mom expresses walking away with laurel to pay
SUSANNAH POV
" laurel I gotta see our girls in white before I— "I was cut off by laurel
" do not say that— you'll be fine, I know it and I will make sure of it " laurel responds in a weak voice trying not to believe my words
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Laurel had just left to drop belly off at her tea party— mom was painting my portrait right now as I'm sitting next to the garden in my volleyball uniform " so mom there's something I've been meaning to tell you "I started nervously feeling my hands get clammy
" what is it, sweetheart? " mom asked taking a break from the painting " so uh— I like girls, I have for a long time "I blurt looking up to see her reaction. she had this blank look on her face like she didn't know what to say or do
"I really hope this doesn't change anything between us— "I was interrupted by my mom pulling me into a tight hug— only then is when I let it all out. all the frustration, sadness, and anxiety. a heart-wrenching sob falls from my mouth
it didn't matter who was watching or listening— I blocked all that out, the only thing I could do was cry in my mother's arms— gripping on to her as if she was gonna disappear
" Lora you know I love you sweetheart— no matter what, nothing will ever change that " my mom whispered. that only made me sob more not in sadness but in happiness— happy that my mom accepts me for who I am.
"I love you too mom " I whispered in a low voice. I just sat there holding my mom not wanting to let go
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belly had gotten back from her tea party and started getting ready. apparently, she had a date with cam at the drive-in. to say I was a little jealous is an understatement— we were sitting in my mom's room talking while belly applied some lipstick.
" you look really cute, Right Lora? " my mom asked. for the first time I look up at belly and my mom wasn't kidding— she looks amazing " yeah she looks beautiful "I answer in a dazed state
" Earth to Lora, are you here with us, " my mom said waving her hand in front of my face. " yeah I'm here "I answered swatting her hand away
" You look nice, hon. " laurel smiles walking into the room "I can't believe crop tops are back, Remember how I thought I was such hot shit in that baby tee, I wore freshman year? " mom jokes
" are you not driving with us? laurel asked belly " belly has a date tonight with Cameron "I tease making kissy noises " Cam is a really nice boy, very smart— like Harvard smart " belly says pushing me playfully
"it's fine, have a great date " laurel insists, " I think we should talk about the whole consent thing before she leaves "I joke " DO NOT LISTEN TO HER— ill be fine mom " belly groans walking out the room with me following behind her
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" Damn! you look hot " is the first thing that I hear out of Jeremiah's mouth when we get downstairs " Hey, hey, hey, stop flirting with my sister " Steven urges turning to see belly " Shut up, Steven. " belly yells " No, you shut up— well you look good, though. " Steven backtracked
" Well, shit— what am I? Chopped liver? " I complain announcing my presence. they just laugh " Anyways you driving with us, or are you meeting us there? " Jeremiah asked " shes not going to the book party, she's going on a date "I speak for her
" with who? " they asked— belly didn't answer getting a text from cam indicating that he was outside. belly takes one more glance in the mirror before she leaves out the door
leaving me watching as she walks away " stop drooling over belly " Conrad teases causing me to let out an embarrassing cough. I walk away before the boys question what he meant
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