Countdown To Cotillion

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CHAPTER 17

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CHAPTER 17

"Hi, Jay. Hey. Jay. Hey, what's up?" Girls say as the VK's walk pass them.

"Hi," Jay says to them causing the girls to swoon.

"Why do you torture them? Just pick someone to take to Cotillion already," Carlos says.

"I already got my Cotillion date," Jay says as he wraps an arm around Mal.

"Ah! You're the expert," Carlos says with a smile.

"He wishes that was the case," Mal says with an eye roll before she walks over to Evie and Ellie, who are giggling.

"Um, Jay... if you were gonna ask Mal, what's the best way to go?" Carlos asks Jay.

"Listen, all you got to do is look like me," Jay tells him causing the girls to roll their eyes.

"Oh, ha-ha," Carlos says with a fake laugh.

"Ellie," Jane says as she walks over.

"Hey, Jane," Carlos says nervously as he stands in front of her.

"Hey," Jane says with a smile.

"I was wondering...uh... if you liked the.... carrot cake last night," Carlos stutters.

"I had the pumpkin pie," Jane says.

"Oh, cool. Um, uh..." Carlos starts.

"Smooth," Jay says as he pulls Carlos away causing Ellie, Mal, and Evie to smile.

"I have an opening for a fitting at 3:00," Evie says as Lonnie walks up. "Who wants it?"

"Me!" Lonnie says quickly before turning to Jane. "Sorry."

"Perfect. I'll take you later," Evie says before she and Lonnie walk off.

"Ellie?" Jane says as Mal follows after Evie and Lonnie.

"Yes?" Ellie responds.

"I hate to keep bugging you, but the decorating committee needs more answers. So, as much as I hate to, um... you know, um..." Jane starts as Ellie nods.

"Bug me?" Ellie asks.

"Right," Jane says.

"Yeah, Jane, I would love to. I just have to get to class," Ellie says before she tries to walk off but Jane stops her.

"You know, just nod if you like it," Jane tells her.

"Okay," Ellie says with a sigh.

"Chair swags. Entry banner. Twinkle lights. Napkin design. Table bunting. And you still haven't picked the party favors yet," Jane names off as Ellie just nods along.

"Honestly, Jane, whatever you think..." Ellie tries to say.

"I mean, we can do chains, key charms, pen toppers. I kind of love the pen toppers, but, I mean, we can do all three," Jane says really fast, stressing Ellie out. Jane sees a flash of blue in Ellie's eyes as the girl takes a deep breath, closing her eyes.

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