Miss Popularity (Editing)

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Why am I doing this?!!

I looked down at my prom dress. Mom chose it for me. It was baby blue silk and very stylish (and tight). My hair was no-heat wavy and my silver high heels were comfortable (sorta). My dangly earrings were light and so was my make up.

'Don't overdue the make up, don't be a colouring book,' Mom instructed, 'Besides, your naturally beautiful'

She's been extra nice since the warning. I tried to avoid everyone but I bumped into 'The group' (Jinx, Jackson, DJ, Blake and Oliver) and they are forcing me to go to the dance. 

Mom's on there side. Total betrayal.

Of course, I still have nightmares. Victor lying there with a terrified face and blank lifeless eyes staring up at me. I hadn't slept properly since.

Moms sending me because she wants me to forget about what happened but mostly because-

"Darling!!!" Mom sang as she opened the door, "Don't forget to talk to plenty of boys!"

"Yeah, sure thing" I grumbled, grabbing my purse and following her downstairs.

As I prepared to open the door and leave, Mom called after me:

"How long are you staying virgin? Hurry up!"

I swear I'm gonna strangle her. But I slammed the door and tried to hide my red face from DJ.

...

I sat with Jinx and sipped my drink watching the dancing bodies and the drunk people.

"You came alone? Wheres Jackson?" I called to Jinx over the music.

"He's somewhere here!" Jinx called back, gesturing to the crowd. She wore a total gotherific dress, her brown hair in a messy bun and her usual heavy, goth boots.

I nodded at her and looked away, lost in thought. Moments later, Jinx tapped my arm and called to me:

"You know, he really likes y-"

"Hey, Violet" DJ suddenly appeared and took my hand, "Care for a dance?"

Only then I realized a slow song was playing. I shook my head. The idea of dancing to a slow song to someone I like, instead of dancing with someone I love, who's in this same room, made me feel uncomfortable.

But he was already pulling me towards the dance floor.

"DJ!" I protested but we were already right in the centre... with everyone looking. A couple ws making out in the corner and that didn't make me feel better.

At first, I was as rigid and terrified but then DJ told me to calm down. So I did. I rested my head against his shoulder (not because I like him, but because the other girls were doing it too) and I slowed my breath.

It took what felt like eternity and the the song ended. I was about to go back to Jinx but then DJ took my hand.

"I need to talk to you" He said, a look of concern in his eye.

"But-"

And again, he was pulling me away. He dragged me through the back doors and into the the parking lot.A few kids were smoking on the other side, otherwise we were alone.

"OK, what?" I asked him impatiently. I wanted to be in a crowded room since what happened...

DJ was silent. He finally looked me straight in the eye and said (more like demanded):

"Kiss me"

I gaped at him. "Ex-excuse me?"

"Please," DJ begged desperately, "Our week is almost up and the deal ends on Monday..." He looked sad.

"Fine" I grumbled. 

WHY DO I HAVE TO BE SUCH A SOFTY?!!

As soon as I answered, he pulled me forward and kissed me like we're going to die on the Titanic. To make him happy (And to make sure not to give me an excuse to kiss me again), I kissed him back.

Finally, we pulled away (Actually, I pulled away), breathless.

"Happy?" I snapped. DJ looked shocked as if his plan failed.

"What? Did you expect me to like you after a kiss?" I raised my eyebrows. Truth was, I still liked him but felt grumpy I couldn't kiss the person I loved.

To me, DJ is a silly school girl crush. But Jackson...

Jackson takes it into a whole new level.

I didn't feel like being around anyone except Jackson. 

"Take me home" I spat at DJ who still never said a word. I turned to the car park (I knew where he packed his limo) and-

"VIOLET!" DJ yelled.

I saw two bright,blinding headlights...

And everything went black.

(OK, I didn't mind unconscious...or dead. At least I'm not having to deal with DJ...right?)