PHOEBE GREY

Chapter 23

(Phoebe's Pov)

We have gone back to school now for a week and I am already counting down the days for Christmas break. We have 3 more weeks until then.

Today is Friday and tonight I have plans with Ava. We are going to look for dresses for the Hospital Ball tomorrow night. I am dreading it, I would rather stay back and hang out at my house.

Everything has been pretty good with Nathan I mean he only asked me out a week ago. We have had lunch everyday and hung out at my house Wednesday after school.

As we finish up 8th period Nathan and I walk together to his car because he is taking me home. He was pretty bummed because I forgot we had the Hospital Ball and had to cancel our plans.

"I am going to look for dresses with Ava tonight. I wish I didn't have that stupid ball tomorrow." I say looking over at him.

"It's fine Bee, we can hang out Sunday during the day." He says looking down at me. "And make sure to send me pictures of you in the dresses. I wouldn't want any kids from our school seeing you looking too good." I laugh at that.

"Trust me I don't think you will have to worry about anyone from our school being there except for Ava… It's a Hospital Ball." I smirk up at him.

"Well my cheeky girl, I know for a fact three kids from the football team are going." He says and I roll my eyes. "Really who?" I challenge.
"Luke Owens cause his dad is a doctor, Miles Miller his mom is on the board, and Ryan Malford because his Dad does business with the hospital." My heart drops to my feet at his words.

He continues talking as we get in the car. I climb in and put my seatbelt on. I can't believe he is going to be there. I will just have to stick close to my Dad the entire night.

I didn't realize how long I had been out staring at the floor. "Earth to Phoebe" I hear Nathan say. "What's going on with you, you knew I was joking about the pictures right." He says and I shake my head.

"Sorry I was just thinking and um no I will send you pictures." I say as he drives off. "You sure you look really pale?" He says and I just brush it off.

I hug him goodbye and get out of the car. When I walk in I realize neither of my parents are home. Great, I decide to just go take a nap before we pick up Ava.

I wake up at 5:30 and head downstairs. Sawyer is waiting for me and my parents are in the kitchen talking.

"Hey Bubs, how was school?" Dad asks giving me a hug. I try to act not shaken up so he doesn't sense something is wrong.

"It was okay" I say. Dad looks at me and instantly knows something is wrong.

"What happened Phoebe?" He says and I look up from the ground and flat out lie. "Nothing just didn't do too well on my math test." I say and he frowns.

"Do we need to get you a tutor?" I shake my head and tell him I just didn't study enough. Ending in me getting scolded.

I say goodbye to my parents and head out to pick up Ava. She is in jeans and a grey blouse looking amazing. As usual.

As we enter the mall we talk freely about school and dresses. "I think I might want a short dress." She says. Her parents will kill her if she shows up in that, but leave it to Ava to not care.

"You are a risk taker, my friend." She laughs and playfully pushes me. We go around store to store.

The first dress I actually try on is a long and white lace dress. It has a high neck. It is beautiful. I send Nathan a picture and then show Ava.
"Phoebe, you just told me you were on your period. You are really going to wear a white dress?" Ava laughs and looks at me.

I tell her she is right and then text Nathan to forget about that dress. His response makes my heart melt.

*I thought you looked beautiful, Bee.*

Ugh I am so freaking lucky. The next dress I try on is burgundy with double shoulder straps and a sweetheart neckline. I hate red on me but I send it to Nathan anyway. I show Ava and she agrees red is not my color.

Dress after dress I hate all of them and begin to get super frustrated. Even though Nathan tells me I look beautiful in anything I don't believe it.

Ava senses my frustration and drags me into one more store. "Aunt Mia loves this store I am sure we will find something." I sigh and walk into the place. It is called CTG Dress and Co.

I pull a couple dresses until suddenly I come to find one of the most gorgeous gowns I have ever seen.

It is a rose gold color and has a high-neck halter that is fashioned with cutaway shoulders and a completely open back. It is open from my low back up. I smile at Ava and grab my size.

I snap a pic and send it to Nathan. I then walk out and show Ava. "Oh my gosh, Phoebe you look like a goddess if you don't get that I am calling Aunt Mia" She laughs. I smile knowing how pushy Aunt Mia is when it comes to clothes.

I end up buying the dress and going to get food with Ava. Sawyer and Dovis following behind us the entire time. I finally get my response from Nathan and it makes me blush.

*You look stunning my girl. You might have to try it on for me so I can see it first hand.* I blush and text him back.

*I think that can be arranged… I got the dress. Missing you XO*

We end up heading home after dinner. I got my dress and Ava got a dress has a nude slip that has an over lay on top. The overlay is blush pink and sparkly. It goes down to her ankles so it looks long but is sheer at her legs and shoulders.

My Dad would never let me wear something like it. I think he is going to be uncomfortable with the open back part of my dress.
I walk into my house with my dress in my hand. I go to my room and hang it up before I walk over to the living room. My parents are watching a movie.

I sit down with them and relax for the rest of the night. Images of Ryan and I still sitting in my head. I really will need to be careful tomorrow night.

Sorry guys I was on the trip and have been a bit busy still enjoy . I love you all..

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